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Started by Ant (Pop's Garage), February 20, 2013, 04:08:24 PM

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Ant (Pop's Garage)

February 20, 2013, 04:08:24 PM
Anyone know a local place that still carries the skinny stock tires. (Not online)
165/80R15 is that wide 5?

6T5 square

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February 21, 2013, 05:47:07 AM
check Firestone. Its part of their collector car series and they may have to dig for them but they do make them
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February 21, 2013, 08:51:16 AM
Quote from: Ant on February 20, 2013, 04:08:24 PM
Anyone know a local place that still carries the skinny stock tires. (Not online)
165/80R15 is that wide 5?
Ant,
The original size for Bugs and Ghias was 560X15. That is equal to a metric size 155X15. If you want/need skinny tires, most people use the original type III size, 165X15, which does fit. An 80 series tire is a little wider. Herby rides great on 165X15 tires and new shocks. The radial tires are a big improvement in the ride over the old bias ply tires. 2@cent Remember, if you go with the 165X15, the speedo can read a little slower than you are actually going.   %$oldcit
46 years later and I am back to a '63 Rag named Herby
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