Fitting 18 inch wheels on a Karmann Ghia

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Fitting 18 inch wheels on a Karmann Ghia

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Hi Guys

My friend wants to fit these 18inch wheels to his Karmann Ghia. It will not be lowered. he is getting the thin adapter plates ffrom beetle bits

They are 245/45/18s

Do you think they will fit?
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Re: Fitting 18 inch wheels on a Karmann Ghia

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No
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Re: Fitting 18 inch wheels on a Karmann Ghia

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Much too big
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Re: Fitting 18 inch wheels on a Karmann Ghia

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They won't fit under stock fenders.
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Re: Fitting 18 inch wheels on a Karmann Ghia

Post by Haans »

Cogita,..anything over 185 wide is problematic!

Then again anything can be made to fit,.....dependinghow deep your pockets are? :wink: :lol:
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