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Title: 165 front tires Post by: Eddie DVK on May 17, 2007, 11:17:10 am 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???? Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: alex d on May 17, 2007, 11:57:28 am 165/65 if you can find it
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Peter on May 17, 2007, 13:30:17 pm 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!! Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: louisb on May 17, 2007, 13:55:34 pm 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)
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: alex d on May 17, 2007, 14:15:45 pm I think smart is 175/55 and Mini is 175/65
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Zach Gomulka on May 17, 2007, 15:49:26 pm The Mini 175/65 is the same height as the 145.
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Robert G on May 17, 2007, 16:47:27 pm I've got 165/65. Is looking good and handling well.
(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1727/kfer79biw1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us) Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: alex d on May 17, 2007, 16:50:05 pm cool! what brand are they?
I've got 165/65. Is looking good and handling well. (http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1727/kfer79biw1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us) Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Robert G on May 17, 2007, 16:56:11 pm These are Continental EcoContact 3.
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: nicolas on May 17, 2007, 17:26:10 pm 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 Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: 48IDA66 on May 17, 2007, 19:19:08 pm I have always run on 145R/15 Michelin or Firestone no problems....
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Eddie DVK on May 17, 2007, 19:47:09 pm 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 Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: 66Mat on May 19, 2007, 17:01:55 pm 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! Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: javabug on May 20, 2007, 21:29:50 pm Any pictures of the 155 Vredsteins on the front of your car? I am considering changing to them from 145s.
Thanks! Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: besserwisser on May 20, 2007, 21:47:52 pm 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.???
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: alex d on May 21, 2007, 08:34:53 am What kind of shoes should I wear to Bug In.??? high heels ;D Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Eddie DVK on May 23, 2007, 19:25:15 pm Quote 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... Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: louisb on May 23, 2007, 19:29:15 pm Folks who are running the Conti tires, how is the ride and wear on them? I have heard some negative things about them recently.
Thanks, --louis Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: SOB/RFH on May 23, 2007, 20:24:33 pm 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!!!!!
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Eddie DVK on May 23, 2007, 20:38:51 pm SOB, I know your car, kinda borrowed your color.. ;)
Quote Happiness is a Hot VW!!!!! I totaly agree.. Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: 66Mat on May 24, 2007, 21:57:22 pm Here is the 155 Vredestein sprint classic that i drive now...
At daylight it looks better! Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: javabug on May 25, 2007, 12:49:10 pm Thanks! They don't look a lot bigger than a 145.
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Diederick/DVK on May 25, 2007, 20:43:05 pm 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 :-\ Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: javabug on May 26, 2007, 23:18:13 pm I'm hoping to get one for my spare wheel, then I can see in person what I really think about it.
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: 68KG on May 30, 2007, 21:44:50 pm 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. Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Sarge on May 31, 2007, 01:11:00 am 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.
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: javabug on May 31, 2007, 02:07:24 am 145s are my first choice, of course. But, man the pickings are starting to get a little thin for nice ones!
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Zach Gomulka on May 31, 2007, 07:12:11 am Cant go wrong with the XZX'x Sarge. Nice choice :)
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Sarge on May 31, 2007, 16:53:01 pm 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=1 Cant go wrong with the XZX'x Sarge. Nice choice :) Thanks, Zach! Beer's on me at the Classic ;D Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: javabug on May 31, 2007, 17:10:33 pm 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. Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Zach Gomulka on May 31, 2007, 17:20:20 pm The Firestones arent bad, but the Vredestein's have one damn ugly tread pattern.
Vredestein (http://store.coker.com/images/D/185R15-Sprint-Classic.jpg) XZX (http://store.coker.com/images/D/Mich-XZX.jpg) F560 (http://store.coker.com/images/D/FSTN-135-R15.jpg) The 'stones are only $79 bucks each Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Sarge on May 31, 2007, 17:50:42 pm That's the problem, they're getting dang expen$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 Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Diederick/DVK on May 31, 2007, 20:06:00 pm Looks like Nankang to me, Sarge.
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: louisb on May 31, 2007, 20:29:03 pm If they are Nankangs then that is a bit pricey.
--louis Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: javabug on May 31, 2007, 20:39:41 pm 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??? Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Sarge on May 31, 2007, 20:55:08 pm Anyone seen Klebers lately??? Yeah...my spare tire ;D Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Rune on May 31, 2007, 21:10:54 pm 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..
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: louisb on May 31, 2007, 21:11:49 pm 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.
--louis Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Sarge on May 31, 2007, 21:32:01 pm 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. --louis 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! :'( Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Eddie DVK on May 31, 2007, 21:50:42 pm Thas somebody have a picture of a 165/65/15 front tire on a car.
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: javabug on June 01, 2007, 02:46:17 am 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 = $244 :o :-\ Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Zach Gomulka on June 01, 2007, 07:08:38 am I really wish M&H would step up and make a 145 to match my DOT's. I hate having mismatched tread.
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: alfie the monster on June 01, 2007, 14:46:23 pm That's the problem, they're getting dang expen$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 That tread pattern looks older than you Sarge ;) Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Sarge on June 01, 2007, 15:38:38 pm That tread pattern looks older than you Sarge ;) WTF?? Where'd that come from?? :o ;D Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: alfie the monster on June 01, 2007, 15:43:29 pm I have no internet at home at the mo, and seeing as I can't abuse you by email... ;D
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: alex d on June 05, 2007, 15:53:08 pm 155s here ;D
(http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/4773/dscn5714jf8.jpg) Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Rune on June 05, 2007, 16:25:49 pm I like the Vredsteins, if they only had 145s aswell :-\
BTW: Cool wheels Alex Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: RIP356 on August 04, 2014, 00:29:41 am 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 Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Zach Gomulka on August 04, 2014, 00:41:52 am 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. ::) Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: RIP356 on August 04, 2014, 08:24:13 am Standard beam with adjusters running 5 inch BRM copies
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Zach Gomulka on August 04, 2014, 15:07:19 pm Would work better with a 2" beam.
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: RIP356 on August 05, 2014, 10:54:54 am 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? Thanks Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Zach Gomulka on August 05, 2014, 15:19:24 pm 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.
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Donny B. on August 05, 2014, 15:31:21 pm 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.
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: RIP356 on August 06, 2014, 09:37:44 am 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 Thanks Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: RichardinNZ on August 06, 2014, 23:52:20 pm 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)
Richard Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: RIP356 on August 16, 2014, 00:14:48 am 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 (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a283/Mrnovan/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps05f7059a.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Mrnovan/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps05f7059a.jpg.html) Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: richie on August 16, 2014, 07:48:48 am 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) Richard Correct :) Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: RichardinNZ on August 17, 2014, 09:14:52 am RIP356...which BRMs are those?
Thanks Richard Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: RIP356 on August 17, 2014, 09:24:05 am They are in fact, dare I say it?? Empi's
They are actually better finished than the Flat4 ones,which shocked me!! Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: RichardinNZ on August 17, 2014, 20:01:00 pm Thanks. Sorry I meant to ask, you are using 5inch front and rear?
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: RIP356 on August 17, 2014, 21:48:45 pm 5 on the front and 6.5 on the rear
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: luvbug on August 19, 2014, 09:25:03 am used to run 165/65 on the front w/ 5.5" fuchs, dropped spindle and 2" narrowed beam.. (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%201/IMG_2335.jpg) (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%201/IMG_2318.jpg) 205/65 on the rear w/ 6.0 fuchs and disc brake kit.. : ) (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%202/IMG_2594.jpg) Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Jesse/DVK on August 19, 2014, 13:15:27 pm Beautiful car! What brand of tires?
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Jeff68 on August 19, 2014, 13:19:10 pm Look Like Michelins....Beautiful Ride!! 8)
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: luvbug on August 20, 2014, 04:13:08 am Thx you all.. for the front tire is Yokohama, the rear is Michelins. (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%202/IMG_2656.jpg) (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20RSP/IMG_2691.jpg) Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Jeff68 on August 20, 2014, 14:55:26 pm Sorry to get off topic.....what brand exhaust, mainly the dual quiet packs are those? OK, back to the tire topic....
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: speedwell on August 20, 2014, 17:04:30 pm Sorry to get off topic.....what brand exhaust, mainly the dual quiet packs are those? OK, back to the tire topic.... hahah funny Jeff i've asked the sam at LUVBUG , it's a flat4 japan DQPTitle: Re: 165 front tires Post by: luvbug on August 21, 2014, 06:25:53 am Jeff, as Fabs said it's flat4 revmaster DQP from Japan. Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Larry S on August 24, 2014, 01:48:29 am Just an FYI, I found the firestone F560's at Jegs for $66 each and free shipping.
Title: Re: 165 front tires Post by: Helge/DFL on August 29, 2014, 07:53:31 am cheap BRMs on my 1962 Ragtop-Beetle
Stock axles. Front end will be lowered, with adjusters soon. 155 Vredestein Sprint Classic at the front 185 Vredestein Sprint Classic at the rear |