Depends on the 5.5" rims offset. Some SE supers came with 5.5s from the factory, and my sons early super took std Mexi chromies with 185/60s front and 205/60 in the back fine, with a 2.5" drop. Supers came with different offset wheels than stds, and IIRC early and late were even slightly different (I'm sure Marc will know all the exact details)Jim Ed wrote:You'll need 5.5 inch width rims. I heard they won't fit on a Super Beetle because of the struts.landrocket wrote:I have 165/15 on there now and wondered if 195/65R15 would fit ? Looking for a little more meat for the winter in Denver. Thx, Ron
It would not have worked with EMPI 8 spokes etc as the offset is not quite perfect, even on a STD (IMHO)
You can get things tucked in good with ET35-40 rims if you use the Topline struts (or roll your own equivalents) with the smaller dia springs.
Might need thin spacers on rear, I recall the 914 Mahles just rubbed on the springs and on the spring plate bolts and would have needed spacers. OTOH they fit like factory on a T3. (OK, the bump stop in rear needed a shave for 205/60 clearance)
Kumho makes some fine tires.
There are many long threads on wheel offset and wheel/tire combos, you might be amazed what will fit under stock fenders with the right wheel/tire etc.