vwmann
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« on: January 28, 2012, 01:56:07 pm » |
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Like the subject says I need new rear tires and am looking at the 215/65r15 and was wondering if they will fit my 69 bug, I have the empi porsche Fuchs that are 5.5 in the rear and the cb performance roto hub disc brake kit?
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« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2012, 02:56:48 pm » |
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Is your '69 a US-spec IRS, or is it swing-axle?
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« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2012, 03:17:12 pm » |
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It's irs
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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2012, 06:12:17 pm » |
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if the rims no stick out and it's stock height rear it should clear. I get 215x65s with 6in rims and the rims are even with the fenders so the tires sidewalls stick out smallkine but clear. If it was lowered couple inches then it might be a problem. Aloha Kehau
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« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2012, 09:24:45 pm » |
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I have 205-60-15 Dunlops on the back of my '71/72. 15x5.5" 8 spoke wheels with CB rear disc brakes.   |
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2012, 01:12:09 am » |
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yeah they will fit
i ran 215 65 15 and 215 55 15 with 205 50 15 in the front It made for great handling .
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2012, 03:49:11 pm » |
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I run 205 /55/15 rear , and 185/55/15 front on 1303s
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« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2012, 10:27:43 pm » |
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Hi ,
I run Goodyear 205/70 x15's on 6" x15 Fuchs Porsche rims (flat partn° 911).
With the standard height there is no problem at all for clearance .
Greetz
Marc
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« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2012, 11:55:19 pm » |
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I just ordered 175-65-15 Falken front and 215-65-15 Falken for the rear for my street 66 was able to get the same treat pattern..
Wayne
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« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2012, 09:10:33 pm » |
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That tire is pretty big, though guys have run bigger. It all depends on the backside spacing of those wheels. Plus the disc brake kit may not have the mounting surface in the same place as the oem drum. Sometimes the springplate nuts/bolts get in the way with the sidewall and this can be minimized a bit. With a cast or forged wheel the offset can't be changed so I've suggested to folks who wanted to run wheels like that is to try mounting a used tire to check for clearance prior to buying new tires. As we all know, once you buy and mount up new tires, you own them.
So far nobody has piped in to that exact combo, so this is my best suggestion. Bill
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« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2012, 09:23:55 pm » |
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Oh, and why 215/65?
This is not the most popular size that I can think of. For "big rubber" I like 215/60 or 205/65. Oem diameter and lots of choices.
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« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2012, 12:02:48 am » |
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the reason I went with the Falken 175-65-15 front and the 215-65-15 is the size front is almost the same size as 14-R15 1/4" taller but 1 1/2 wider most stable and 215 -65-15 are only 1/2" bigger that 165R15 and with out much trouble they will fill the wheels wells nicely... and one of only a few tires I could ge the same pattern.....
Wayne
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« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2012, 11:09:14 pm » |
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I ran 216/65s yokis on my 67 (long swing axle)
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