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Old July 22nd 05, 05:30 PM
Buick8
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Default '67 Beetle: Correct Tire Size

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.

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Old July 22nd 05, 06:40 PM
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"Buick8" > wrote in message
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> 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.
>


Have a look at Cooper Tires. They have 15 inch tires for VW at reasonable
prices, and they are
a reputable tire company, I bought a set of 4 for my '66 Squareback, I was
very happy with them
(unfortunately I don't own the car anymore).

Terry



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Old July 22nd 05, 07:43 PM
Jan Andersson
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Buick8 wrote:
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> 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.


155 I think

jan
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Old July 22nd 05, 08:12 PM
Seth Graham
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On 2005-07-22, Jan Andersson > wrote:
> Buick8 wrote:
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>> 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.

>
> 155 I think


What is that 5.60? Inches?

If so, that comes out to 142 millimeters. In the dinosaur days, where
did they measure width from?


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Old July 23rd 05, 05:52 PM
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Try www.coker.tire --- you can get the original bias ply and even wide
whitewalls or the narrower ones.

"Buick8" > wrote in message
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> 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.
>



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Old July 24th 05, 05:30 AM
Buick8
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Thanks, everyone. I know about Coker Tire, but the "correct" tire is
about $100 each, whereas I can buy the "almost correct" radials for
$30-$40 each. I iwll look around for the 155-15 tires.
Now, once I get the horn to sound, I am off to the safety inspection
station!

 




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