Why are some vw beetle rear tires flaired out?

Asked by les1del May 10, 2014 at 10:05 PM about the 1959 Volkswagen Beetle

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You don't mean the tires. You probably mean the wheels. I am not sure, but think it is because the torsion bars (which are the springs) are getting tired and need to be readjusted.

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