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'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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"Buick8" > wrote in message ... > 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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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. 155 I think jan |
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On 2005-07-22, Jan Andersson > wrote:
> 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. > > 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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Try www.coker.tire --- you can get the original bias ply and even wide
whitewalls or the narrower ones. "Buick8" > wrote in message ... > 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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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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