Do 19" Wheels/Rims fit on a on a 2003 New Beetle Convertible? [Archive]

richgoade

09-29-2005, 06:36 AM

I'm trying to find out if 19" wheels/rims fit on a 2003 NBC without having to make any modifications? Do the tires rub? Can you rotate/turn the wheels without rubbing? Etc... If anyone has any experience with this or if you can point me to a topic where someone has done this I would love to know.

Thanks!!!!

Fowvay

09-29-2005, 06:47 AM

19 inch rims fit with no problems as long as they have the correct offset. If you buy them from a reputable dealer (www.tirerack.com etc) then you will have no problems.

richgoade

09-29-2005, 06:56 AM

Thanks for the reply. I've only seen 18"s talked about in the forums, so I'm concerned that there could be some rubbing when I turn?

I'm looking at 19x8 AUDI RS4 replicas from Victoria Tire. With 225/35HR1 Tires.

Can you provide some more details on your thoughts as to why they will fit? I really want to make the right decision before I buy the rims.

Thanks!

BHRIFIC

11-03-2005, 05:39 AM

Thanks for the reply. I've only seen 18"s talked about in the forums, so I'm concerned that there could be some rubbing when I turn?

I'm looking at 19x8 AUDI RS4 replicas from Victoria Tire. With 225/35HR1 Tires.

Can you provide some more details on your thoughts as to why they will fit? I really want to make the right decision before I buy the rims.

Thanks!

I have 19" x 8.5" in the front and 19" x 10" in the rear of my 2004 New Beetle Convertible, and no rubbing at all...but like the guy said above; it is VERY important to get the right offset.

riza

11-03-2005, 06:03 AM

I have 19" x 8.5" in the front and 19" x 10" in the rear of my 2004 New Beetle Convertible, and no rubbing at all...but like the guy said above; it is VERY important to get the right offset.

An additional picture of your car with 19"-s
http://www.bhrific.com/images/exterior/fx04.jpg

noR

11-03-2005, 01:47 PM

Wow, no rubbing on 8.5" wide rims? What offset DID you get? And more importantly what tiresize?

19's will fit fine I'm sure, but I would have expected a LITTLE bit of rubbing at least. I even had rubbing w/my stock 16" wheels for a while. Of course, that was probably only while the suspension was under compression; braking in the turns and such.

BHRIFIC

11-03-2005, 02:14 PM

Wow, no rubbing on 8.5" wide rims? What offset DID you get? And more importantly what tiresize?

19's will fit fine I'm sure, but I would have expected a LITTLE bit of rubbing at least. I even had rubbing w/my stock 16" wheels for a while. Of course, that was probably only while the suspension was under compression; braking in the turns and such.

Not sure of the offset, but here are the tire sizes.

235/35 R19 (front)
275/30 R19 (rear)