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I've got the 49 in bits again waiting for my new gear box , looking at my current rear tyre's 205 70 15 Avon's Im thinking that they may be a bit too wide and the traction they offer may be detrimental to the longevity of my new box . Having not dynoed my motor yet guessing Im pushing around about 160 -> 170 bhp through my new box which has pretty standard gearing super beetle main shaft (not gonna be doing that much track more street ) 4.12 R/P , heavy duty side plate's , super diff and type two hubs for the security offered by the bigger CV,s. Im considering getting a pair of 185 70 15 P6's , thinking the initial loss of traction would be better than the good hook up I've currently got and of course they look very old school  Thought's please  |
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« Last Edit: April 27, 2009, 09:04:14 am by 49-rag »
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richie
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« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2009, 11:14:00 am » |
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the 185/70 is a much shorter tyre,will change your gearing and make it a pain except around town,and you can get just as much traction with a 185,its driving style and control that will affect it more,launch like Martin and you will be fine  cheers richie |
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« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2009, 14:18:59 pm » |
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sorry If I go offtopic,I will try not to  49 Rag,what rations box are you geting? To Richie: What would be the best street tire size for a big engined bug with a stock transmission,stock gears? |
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« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2009, 19:30:20 pm » |
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sorry If I go offtopic,I will try not to 49 Rag,what rations box are you geting? To Richie: What would be the best street tire size for a big engined bug with a stock transmission,stock gears? it really is personal choice,i think 195/65/15 is proberly the best compromise, cheers richie |
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« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2009, 20:55:29 pm » |
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Glenn From my experiance (which is quite alot) Round Black ones work best. |
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Best Regards
Russell
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Black Sheep
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« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2009, 22:01:35 pm » |
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Glenn From my experiance (which is quite alot) Round Black ones work best. Priceless |
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« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2009, 22:07:50 pm » |
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185's are ace lovely for round town, tow it everywhere else! |
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2009, 02:08:02 am » |
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175/15 XZX's. Ohh wait they don't make those  |
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« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2009, 12:36:49 pm » |
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185/80/15 XVS's (they still make those)
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« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2009, 12:46:25 pm » |
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and they're awesome, yvre! but i get a headache by just looking at the retail price... |
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Lee.C
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« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 14:52:03 pm » |
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« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2009, 17:46:56 pm » |
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first link are the one i've on my car |
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« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2009, 18:20:20 pm » |
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175/70's are too short. The Pirelli 185/70's are great, much better price than the Michelin's BUT they don't make a 145 for the front anymore |
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« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2009, 18:44:36 pm » |
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I didn't realize you could get 185 80 15  gotta go scare myself now  |
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« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2009, 00:16:09 am » |
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That's what Lee C has on his car , I believe .
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« Reply #16 on: May 01, 2009, 15:51:22 pm » |
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That's what Lee C has on his car , I believe .
It is, but i wouldnt rate them |
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Black Sheep
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« Reply #17 on: May 01, 2009, 20:28:10 pm » |
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Nah only good for twelve second runs |
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« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2009, 18:40:53 pm » |
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Nah only good for twelve second runs And low 12's at that Nice to see you today by the way. Lee |
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