Rims for Volkswagen Kaefer in Easy-to-Read Graphs

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Quick notes on Volkswagen Kaefer rims

    • Average rim diameter: 15 in. (381 mm)
    • Average rim width: 4.5 in. (114 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 85 mph (137 km/h)
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.47 hp/mm (0.35 kW/mm)
    • Summary width of rims: 18 in. (457 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 47.1 in. per wheel (1196 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

Original Volkswagen Kaefer rim size

  • 1500 1.5 — 4.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1500 1.5 — 145 mm min and 175 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1500 1.5 — 4 hp per 1 in. (3 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1500 1.5 4.5J x 15
    (114 x 381 mm)
    - 30% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    18 in.
    (457 mm)
    Vehicle 1500 1.5
    Rim width and diameter 4.5J x 15
    (114 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque -
    Rim width to diameter ratio 30%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 18 in.
    (457 mm)