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HotrodVW
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« on: November 06, 2006, 04:42:12 pm » |
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I think a lot of guys run a 205 rear tire. Is it a 205/75R/15 or? What brand seems to be the tire of choice? I have 165's on there now, and I hate looking at them. Little friggin' weenie tires.....  |
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Mike Soliven
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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2006, 04:45:43 pm » |
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My street tires are 206/65/15's.
I got them at america tire. I think they are called Dominator's lol. Anyhow they are pretty good tires.
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Bruce Tweddle
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2006, 06:00:49 pm » |
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Not many use a 205/75/15. Some guys use a 205/70/15 truck tire. IMO the largest tire that looks right is a 205/65/15
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Zach Gomulka
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2006, 11:57:26 pm » |
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Speed kills...but you'll get there faster!
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Nick Ortega
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« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2006, 09:05:50 pm » |
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205/65 for my daily driver. Looks great.
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HotrodVW
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« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2006, 10:44:20 pm » |
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Slap a picture up here...........lemme see!  |
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Chris W
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« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2006, 10:47:43 pm » |
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205/65  |
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toysandprojects
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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2006, 11:00:02 pm » |
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205 / 60 / 15
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HotrodVW
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« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2006, 12:49:55 am » |
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I think those 205's look bitchin'. My '67 is lowered about the same as yours, but I have the longer axles..........wonder if the 205's will clear the fenders. I guess there's only one way to find out.....take the car down there, and do some tire fitting.  BTW.....I do realize this is in the Classified section. I wasn't paying attention when I originally posted it. if the mods want to move it, I'm with ya.  |
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« Last Edit: November 10, 2006, 12:55:42 am by HotrodVW »
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Zach Gomulka
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« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2006, 12:51:46 am » |
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Just so you know, here are some tire heights (approx), all with a 15" wheel
165= 25.1"
205/60= 24.7"
205/65= 25.5"
215/65= 26"
205/70= 26.3"
205/75= 27.1"
My '67 fit 205/70s with long axles on repro EMPI 5's, but just bearly. My wheels were the cheap "Rocket" brand with slightly more backspace. The American Eagle wheels have less, you may have to go with short axles.
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bk63rag
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« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2006, 12:56:36 am » |
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Im running 205/70s the same brand as mikes from Americas tire center.
Brian
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HotrodVW
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« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2006, 12:59:29 am » |
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I don't really want the shorter axles. I like the way the longer ones make the car look.......plus, it's a '67 thing I'm running the repro Empi 5 spokes, I think they're American Eagle brand. I won't be keeping them, but they'll stay for a while. I'm not sure what the back spacing is on them, so it'll be interesting to see what fits. Next, I am curious what "Brand" tire will look the best. Sounds dumb, but it makes a difference! |
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jrice
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« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2006, 01:10:23 pm » |
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Chris,
How much is your beam narrowed?
Thanks,
Jeff
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Jeff Rice
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Chris W
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« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2006, 01:12:32 pm » |
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4" with CB Wide Five Disc, tires are 125's on 5" BRM's.
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jrice
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« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2006, 02:42:02 pm » |
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looks good!
thanks.
Jeff
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