[T3] wheel advice

[crash 69]

Bob,

That's why I'm looking for different rims than what I currently have.  Any
advice on what might work?
Thanks

On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 6:57 PM, <Bobsnotch at aol.com> wrote:

>
> In a message dated 6/24/2011 6:38:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> dhbadeer at gmail.com writes:
>
> Hello  everyone,
>
> I've read many, many threads on this in the Samba and looked  at lots of
> pictures, but I'm still having trouble deciding what to  do.
>
> The car:
> 65 Square
> "mild custom" with two tone paint
> stock  wide 5 drums all around
> currently has EMPI 5 spokes (wrong offset) with  165s and 135s (came with
> car)
> slightly lowered
> some pics in the Type  3 Registry
>
> What I'd like:
> different look than stock
> correct  offset
> use 185 or 195 tires, same size all around
> maintain stock  drums
> no rubbing issues
>
> I like the look of the current set up, but  not the skinny tires up front,
> with bigger ones in back.  Plus, I  don't have a spare at all (not good).
> I'm a "spirited" driver, so cornering  with the 135s up front is a bit of a
> joke.
>
> Ideas and opinions are  welcome.
> Dan
>
>
>
>
>
> Unfortunately. to get equal sized tires on all 4 corners with the current
> rims requires raising the car up. Sorry.
>
> Bob 65 Notch  S with sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
> 71 Notch (Krunchy)
> 64 T-34 Ghia  (Wolfie)
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