big turning raduis after replacing tire to 16 inch wheels

Asked by rockyt Oct 28, 2015 at 06:03 AM about the Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Car Customization

in my 75 beetle i replaced the tires to 16 inx 5.5 rims now the tires touches
dthe suspension and has a big turning raduis. Can we still adjust?

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Rowefast answered 8 years ago

No. not really, the only option you would have would be to put a spacer behind the rim, BUT then running the risk of hitting the fenders. Also this is not advisable because it is hard on the wheel bearings.

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