On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:30:27 -0000,
lid (Buick8) wrote:

>Hi, I found a pretty good '67 VW and need new tires. It has 5.60X15
>now. I see about three common sizes of radials: 165X15, 155X15, and
>145X15. Which is closest to my tire size? I like the original look of
>the 5.60s and don't want tires which look too big (diameter and/or
>section) but can't afford the price for 'classic' tires.

The closest you can get to a 5.60x15 is a 155x15 radial. Lots of
people do fit 165x15 as they are wider. Personally I wish I had gone
for 155 instead of the 165 I have now, since they look more original.

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Howard Rose
1966 VW Beetle 1300 Deluxe
1962 Austin Mini Deluxe
1964 Austin Mini Super Deluxe
http://www.howard81.co.uk/ (cars on website)