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The Firestones arent bad, but the Vredestein's have one damn ugly tread pattern. Vredestein  XZX  F560  The 'stones are only $79 bucks each |
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« Reply #31 on: May 31, 2007, 17:50:42 pm » |
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That's the problem, they're getting dang expen$ive. Even the Firestone F560s.
If only they made that Vredestein in a 145 it would be prefect.
Not sure about who makes these, but might be worth looking into... http://www.vwparts.net/145tire.html |
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« Reply #32 on: May 31, 2007, 20:06:00 pm » |
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« Reply #33 on: May 31, 2007, 20:29:03 pm » |
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If they are Nankangs then that is a bit pricey.
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« Reply #34 on: May 31, 2007, 20:39:41 pm » |
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I think the Vredestein is a rather classic-looking tread. I am using a 155 as my spare, so I'll see how it compares. That's not a bad price on the 'Stones still. Maybe I'll order a set to hide away for a while.
Anyone seen Klebers lately???
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« Reply #35 on: May 31, 2007, 20:55:08 pm » |
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Anyone seen Klebers lately???
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« Reply #36 on: May 31, 2007, 21:10:54 pm » |
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Can you get the Firestone in 185/70 or something close to that? I have a hard time finding nice matching front and rear tires at a decent price. Sorry for getting of topic..
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« Reply #37 on: May 31, 2007, 21:11:49 pm » |
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I will be getting 2 of the XZX's for the '67. Still undecided about the rears though. I would like something like a 185/70R15 but I may end up running a 205/65R15 just so the brands at least match.
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« Reply #38 on: May 31, 2007, 21:32:01 pm » |
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I will be getting 2 of the XZX's for the '67. Still undecided about the rears though. I would like something like a 180/70R15 but I may end up running a 205/65R15 just so the brands at least match.
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Atta boy, Louis...step UP!! I like the 205/65 idea out back, too ( I know, 205/70 is well loved here as well). When your doing your deciding, check out the treadwear numbers...most are around 400 or so. Bill Schwimmer got me looking at Pirelli P6's (treadwear around 180...soft, better hook-up) but unfortunatly there are/were two different P6's. The ones I wound up with are about 380 treadwear...FIGURES!  |
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« Reply #39 on: May 31, 2007, 21:50:42 pm » |
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Thas somebody have a picture of a 165/65/15 front tire on a car.
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« Reply #40 on: June 01, 2007, 02:46:17 am » |
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Got my 155 today, it doesn't look much different than a 145, without having them side by side to compare. Plus the tire joint happened to have the Vredestine Classic in 205/70-15 mounted up in the showroom. Me likey...but they are expensive when you get to the bigger sizes... 165-15 = $89 185/70-15 = $121 185-15 = $137 205/70-15 = $244   |
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« Reply #41 on: June 01, 2007, 07:08:38 am » |
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I really wish M&H would step up and make a 145 to match my DOT's. I hate having mismatched tread.
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« Reply #42 on: June 01, 2007, 14:46:23 pm » |
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That's the problem, they're getting dang expen$ive. Even the Firestone F560s.
If only they made that Vredestein in a 145 it would be prefect.
Not sure about who makes these, but might be worth looking into... http://www.vwparts.net/145tire.htmlThat tread pattern looks older than you Sarge  |
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« Reply #43 on: June 01, 2007, 15:38:38 pm » |
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That tread pattern looks older than you Sarge WTF?? Where'd that come from?? |
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« Reply #44 on: June 01, 2007, 15:43:29 pm » |
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« Reply #46 on: June 05, 2007, 16:25:49 pm » |
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I like the Vredsteins, if they only had 145s aswell BTW: Cool wheels Alex |
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« Reply #47 on: August 04, 2014, 00:29:41 am » |
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Thas somebody have a picture of a 165/65/15 front tire on a car.
Yes I am thinking of using 165x65 do they rub on a lowered beam |
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« Reply #48 on: August 04, 2014, 00:41:52 am » |
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Thas somebody have a picture of a 165/65/15 front tire on a car.
Yes I am thinking of using 165x65 do they rub on a lowered beam Depends on beam, spindles, brakes, wheels, etc.  |
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« Reply #49 on: August 04, 2014, 08:24:13 am » |
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Standard beam with adjusters running 5 inch BRM copies
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« Reply #50 on: August 04, 2014, 15:07:19 pm » |
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Would work better with a 2" beam.
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« Reply #51 on: August 05, 2014, 10:54:54 am » |
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Ive rebuilt the beam and fitted adjusters with 356 drums.
I might have to use the Verdestein 155's
But would prefer to use 165 with matching 205's on the back
I just need to know if the 165x65 will rub on a lowered beam?
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« Reply #52 on: August 05, 2014, 15:19:24 pm » |
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The tires are short enough that you shouldn't have clearance issues with the fenders (depending on how low you have the adjusters set). Think about how a standard 145 tire looks on BRM's with an adjustable beam (a very common setup since the beginning). The BRM's push the tires right out to the edge of the fender. I do not think a 20mm wider tire will look good in this situation.
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« Reply #53 on: August 05, 2014, 15:31:21 pm » |
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I ran 155s on standard width beam with adjusters. I had a bra on the car and when I hit a bump it would dislodge the bra. They are going to rub. I had to narrow my beam 2 inches to get back to stock clearance when i switched to dropped spindles. The BRM offset will create a problem.
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« Reply #54 on: August 06, 2014, 09:37:44 am » |
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I will try the 155 Verdesteins and see how low I can go
I dont want it too low just so I have a bit of rake
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« Reply #55 on: August 06, 2014, 23:52:20 pm » |
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Did I read the Dave Rhoads Green '64 had the 155s on the front? Plenty of photos of that about on BRMs (although I don't know offset of repro 'v'original BRMs)
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« Reply #56 on: August 16, 2014, 00:14:48 am » |
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I have managed to work out how to load pics from my phone! Here are the 155's , I haven't fitted the guards yet  |
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« Reply #57 on: August 16, 2014, 07:48:48 am » |
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Did I read the Dave Rhoads Green '64 had the 155s on the front? Plenty of photos of that about on BRMs (although I don't know offset of repro 'v'original BRMs)
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« Reply #58 on: August 17, 2014, 09:14:52 am » |
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RIP356...which BRMs are those?
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« Reply #59 on: August 17, 2014, 09:24:05 am » |
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They are in fact, dare I say it?? Empi's
They are actually better finished than the Flat4 ones,which shocked me!!
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