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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 2:54pm On Nov 30, 2015
Chibzee2:

would have gone for a low profile Tyre, but our roads say otherwise, so normal profile no bad......
As for aesthetics, something that would make the car look very stable and have a nice stance.......probably a wider tyre......205/65s or 215s/65s, although some people might not like this as it would take some look of classic off the car......
I don't know the dimensions of your wheel arch but from what i could gather online, i think 185R15 is about the optimal size you should go for.
For more aesthetics, i think you should get decent rims or good wheel covers.
Good job so far sir.
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 1:11am On Dec 06, 2015
Brethren, lemme hit y'all with what I've done with them tyres so far.
It was observed that the 205/65/R15 was a good fit. .... no rubbing

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 1:15am On Dec 06, 2015
Wasn't satisfied with any of the rims I came across as they were either looking too common or too gangster , so I went ahead to get the new tyres fitted into the old default rims for the time being

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 1:19am On Dec 06, 2015
Selected the best if the old tyres to be used as the spare tyre

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 1:21am On Dec 06, 2015
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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 1:26am On Dec 06, 2015
Took it for a spin afterwards and observed that the edges of the tyres had little or no work to do cool

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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 1:33am On Dec 06, 2015
Looks better from behind now. ..... abi

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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 2:23am On Dec 06, 2015
Looking the picture showing the contact patch on that tyre, I would say your tyres are over-inflated.

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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 7:19am On Dec 06, 2015
Nice. But as mentioned above, your tyres seem overinflated, that's why the edges have "little or no work to do".

Get good wheel covers na. cheesy

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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 7:36pm On Dec 06, 2015
Pls dn't get wheel covers, buy decent rims

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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 10:08pm On Dec 06, 2015
About the tyres, thought they were overinflated too at first. Got it down to 40 psi from 45, no difference.
Should I take it down to 35? Cause the ride is quite comfortable
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 10:41pm On Dec 06, 2015
Chibzee2:
About the tyres, thought they were overinflated too at first. Got it down to 40 psi from 45, no difference.
Should I take it down to 35? Cause the ride is quite comfortable

The correct inflation pressure for your car is 32psi.

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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 10:43pm On Dec 06, 2015
Siena:


The correct inflation pressure for your car is 32psi.
Yea that's true but should it apply to the new tyres

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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by lonelydora: 7:05am On Dec 07, 2015
Siena:


The correct inflation pressure for your car is 32psi.

What about Nigerian roads? I thought it should be 35psi. Just asking.



Chibzee2. I envy your beetle. Wish I can ride in it.
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 8:28am On Dec 07, 2015
Chibzee2:

Yea that's true but should it apply to the new tyres

Yes, it still applies.
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 8:31am On Dec 07, 2015
lonelydora:


What about Nigerian roads? I thought it should be 35psi. Just asking.

It should remain at 32psi. "Nigerian roads" do NOT determine psi. Weight, suspension and engine output combined determine the set psi.

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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 4:19am On Dec 08, 2015
I have to register a disapproval of those tires on those rims. The only saving grace is that this car won't be able to reach speeds of concern.

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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 11:28am On Dec 08, 2015
EgunMogaji:
I have to register a disapproval of those tires on those rims. The only saving grace is that this car won;t be abel to reach speeds of concern.
Yea, I understand and agree.......was something I knew I had to sacrifice... speed and fuel consumption. Speed wasn't much initially though and I didn't expect to be fast on the basic engine so I just went through with it pending IF I eventually turbo charge the engine or swap with a subaru boxer engine.
Secondly since the fuel consumption was great, reducing it a bit still makes the car more efficient than most so again I just went through with.
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by FestacGirl(f): 11:29am On Dec 08, 2015
cool cool

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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by inze(m): 9:08pm On Dec 08, 2015
FestacGirl:
cool cool

. . . trust me, this beetle isn't powered by stock engine. No pun intended but the stock engine won't even push those rims an inch
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Inception(m): 11:18pm On Dec 08, 2015
inze:


. . . trust me, this beetle isn't powered by stock engine. No pun intended but the stock engine won't even push those rims an inch
grin
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by FestacGirl(f): 11:23pm On Dec 08, 2015
inze:


. . . trust me, this beetle isn't powered by stock engine. No pun intended but the stock engine won't even push those rims an inch
Really?? is this car that Weak?
If so then i doubt if it has an aircon system?
How many Hp does it have
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 5:23am On Dec 09, 2015
Chibzee2:

Yea, I understand and agree.......was something I knew I had to sacrifice... speed and fuel consumption. Speed wasn't much initially though and I didn't expect to be fast on the basic engine so I just went through with it pending IF I eventually turbo charge the engine or swap with a subaru boxer engine.
Secondly since the fuel consumption was great, reducing it a bit still makes the car more efficient than most so again I just went through with.

Not sure what the intention that you have for your car but if it were me I would leave the original engine alone. There's some sick pride to be had when you can boast that your car has it's original power plant. You can rebuild the engine and upgrade the capacity.

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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by FestacGirl(f): 8:33am On Dec 09, 2015
smileyThose wheels look lik a 94-98 s500/600wheel

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by ivoryhouse(m): 7:53pm On Dec 09, 2015
Chibzee2:
About the tyres, thought they were overinflated too at first. Got it down to 40 psi from 45, no difference.
Should I take it down to 35? Cause the ride is quite comfortable

Great one Chibzee2, the car is looking great.
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 5:03pm On Dec 10, 2015
EgunMogaji:


Not sure what the intention that you have for your car but if it were me I would leave the original engine alone. There's some sick pride to be had when you can boast that your car has it's original power plant. You can rebuild the engine and upgrade the capacity.
I feel you man, I'll try to keep everything as stock as possible although I've already altered some things, but I'll try.

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Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 5:05pm On Dec 10, 2015
ivoryhouse:


Great one Chibzee2, the car is looking great.
Thanks a lot Ivoryhouse cool
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 3:02pm On Jan 08, 2016
Chibzee2:

Thanks a lot Ivoryhouse cool
updates please
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 7:03am On May 05, 2016
Chibzee2:

Thanks a lot Ivoryhouse cool
Update please
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by JustAboyy: 1:59am On Mar 17, 2020
Chibzee2:

Thanks a lot Ivoryhouse cool
3 years later.

Updates please.

What happen to that good job you did with the beetle?

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