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Eddie DVK
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What kind of front tires is everone running here... I use my car as a daily driver in the summer and want a 165/something front tire(now running 185/55 but thats more a germanlook tire). Any help?  |
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alex d
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2007, 11:57:28 am » |
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165/65 if you can find it
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Peter
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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2007, 13:30:17 pm » |
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do they look cool? not too wide?
i want to change my 125 also into something bigger
the 125s are too damn dangerous when its wet!!
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louisb
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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2007, 13:55:34 pm » |
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I am running 145s, but I know a lot of folks are running the Conti 175/55 I think which is about the same height as the 145. Its off the smart car or the US spec Mini. (Cant remember which)
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alex d
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2007, 14:15:45 pm » |
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I think smart is 175/55 and Mini is 175/65
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Zach Gomulka
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2007, 15:49:26 pm » |
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The Mini 175/65 is the same height as the 145.
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Robert G
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2007, 16:47:27 pm » |
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I've got 165/65. Is looking good and handling well.  |
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alex d
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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2007, 16:50:05 pm » |
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cool! what brand are they? I've got 165/65. Is looking good and handling well. |
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Robert G
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« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2007, 16:56:11 pm » |
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These are Continental EcoContact 3.
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nicolas
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« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2007, 17:26:10 pm » |
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165/65 if you can find it
i have them too. same hight as a 145/8O but slightly wider. should look good when they are installed. i think they exist in different brands. they seem to be the tire on a To#Īta prius |
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« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2007, 19:19:08 pm » |
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I have always run on 145R/15 Michelin or Firestone no problems....
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Eddie DVK
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« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2007, 19:47:09 pm » |
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Sorry, but don t like the skinny s...the 145/125. 'cause to little road contact....
but thanx for the info ...I think I am gone buy some 165/65s
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2007, 17:01:55 pm » |
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At the pic you can see a 175/55 tire, itīs the smart reartire, it drives very good but you have to lower a lot to get the tire to the fender!
My Alternative i drive now is the 155R15 Vredestein Sprint Classic, drives good too!
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javabug
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« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2007, 21:29:50 pm » |
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Any pictures of the 155 Vredsteins on the front of your car? I am considering changing to them from 145s.
Thanks!
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« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2007, 21:47:52 pm » |
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Yes who would wanna show up at the Bug In with the "wrong size" front tires. Why dont we just make a list of what is considered kosher and everybody builds a clone of that. Fantasy and new ideas who needs it !!!!! What kind of shoes should I wear to Bug In. |
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« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2007, 08:34:53 am » |
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What kind of shoes should I wear to Bug In. high heels  |
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Eddie DVK
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« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2007, 19:25:15 pm » |
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Yes who would wanna show up at the Bug In with the "wrong size" front tires. Why dont we just make a list of what is considered kosher and everybody builds a clone of that. Fantasy and new ideas who What the ....is this. I asume you never seen mine beetle.. Is a mexico beetle with stil the 'black halve moon ventilation' on the car. It s got Porsche telephone dial wheels..... And currently building a typ 4 engine.... Al no no in callook land... |
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« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2007, 19:29:15 pm » |
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Folks who are running the Conti tires, how is the ride and wear on them? I have heard some negative things about them recently.
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« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2007, 20:24:33 pm » |
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I have a type 4 motor in my car.......back int he early 2000 years I got a 3:rd place in cal-look.coms "most influensal cal-look car of the year" after Scott Bakken and Mike Lawless........."Inovative" was the term I remember.........................Come on, it is by the book....It's just not everybody has read the book!!!!  Happiness is a Hot VW!!!!! |
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« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2007, 20:38:51 pm » |
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SOB, I know your car, kinda borrowed your color..  Happiness is a Hot VW!!!!! I totaly agree.. |
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« Reply #20 on: May 24, 2007, 21:57:22 pm » |
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Here is the 155 Vredestein sprint classic that i drive now...
At daylight it looks better!
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javabug
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« Reply #21 on: May 25, 2007, 12:49:10 pm » |
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Thanks! They don't look a lot bigger than a 145.
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« Reply #22 on: May 25, 2007, 20:43:05 pm » |
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Mmh, i've got 6 of those vredestein 155s in the garage cos they are standard on dutch beetles. But i was so glad to mount 145 firestones, i liked the look a lot better. Dunno but they are slightly too high for my liking  |
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javabug
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« Reply #23 on: May 26, 2007, 23:18:13 pm » |
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I'm hoping to get one for my spare wheel, then I can see in person what I really think about it.
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« Reply #24 on: May 30, 2007, 21:44:50 pm » |
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HI Guys and Gals
Newb to the forums. I've got a 68 K.Ghia (thus my username) that has an adjustable front end. I've got 145's now on the front. Will the 165/65 fit without rubbing? I'm not sure what the offset of the rim is.
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« Reply #25 on: May 31, 2007, 01:11:00 am » |
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I'm in the 145 X 15 camp. All the complications of CSP disc brakes, CB dropped spindles, 2" narrowed beam, two different front fenders and my FAT ass on the left side of the car (naturally, the fender with the LEAST amount of clearance is on the left  ), left me no other choice. I tried some Conti 175/60's...they rubbed. |
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javabug
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« Reply #26 on: May 31, 2007, 02:07:24 am » |
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145s are my first choice, of course. But, man the pickings are starting to get a little thin for nice ones!
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Mike H.
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Zach Gomulka
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« Reply #27 on: May 31, 2007, 07:12:11 am » |
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Cant go wrong with the XZX'x Sarge. Nice choice |
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« Reply #28 on: May 31, 2007, 16:53:01 pm » |
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145s are my first choice, of course. But, man the pickings are starting to get a little thin for nice ones!
Try Coker Tire...not cheap, but looks like they have them. http://store.coker.com/product.php?productid=18423&cat=0&page=1Cant go wrong with the XZX'x Sarge. Nice choice Thanks, Zach! Beer's on me at the Classic |
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« Reply #29 on: May 31, 2007, 17:10:33 pm » |
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That's the problem, they're getting dang expen$ive. Even the Firestone F560s.
If only they made that Vredestein in a 145 it would be prefect.
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Mike H.
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