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Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:25 pm

Just looking for some pictures of 135 tires on a 5.5" wheel. How bad is the stretch? How does it affect the handling?

-Thanks

Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:21 pm

well yes there are Ass loads of people who probably use a 135
But
think about a tiny tiny tire for stearing and front braking
Hm???

IMO
id never run 135s on a car
unless its Just for show

Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:24 am

Its a stretch alright. Seen from above, you´ll be able to read the writing on both tyre walls!

Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:06 am

My 57 came with 135's on 5.5 rims and it looks bad. You also have to be careful when removing the wheel and laying it down, could scratch the rim. I'll be switching to a better combo...very soon.

Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:23 am

135 front
225 back

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Might be able to see it better in this one:

Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:27 am

Not enough rubber on the road for braking. And they really suck in the rain.

I use 195/50/15 on the front of my bug.

Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:45 am

i ran 135's on my empi 8 spokes 5.5 for a few years. they really get stretched out going on the rims and they had stress cracks/dry rooting look to them. they braked fine and turned fine but i have 145's on them now and they work great. i was worried about rubbing but the 145's don't rub. 145's are alot safer and they don;t look like thay are getting stretched.

i would save the 135's for 4.5 rims and stick with the 145's for 5.5 rims..

that's my 2 cents..

good luck..

Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:33 am

Im concerned with rubbing since I have my 74 Superbeetle sitting pretty low for that year of super. I have 135's on the front now with stock 4.5 wheels but I just picked up a set of 8 spokes for $64 and want to use them on it. When I bolted them on and let the car down on some wood blocks it apeared they were about even with the fender so rubbing would be an issue with a larger tire. I rubbed with the 165's some but the 135's work good. What is the size difference with 145's?

Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:31 pm

Plus 10mm in width and 8mm in sidewall height.

Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:24 pm

ok, I think Im just going to put the rims on my dads 69 Bug then take his stock chromies for my Super.

Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:16 am

135's look terrible on a 5.5" rim, unless it's tucked well into the fender. Stock width beam, ugly as hell. On a 5" narrowed beam, looks good, you can't see the streched sidewall as bad. Not too mention if you are running a beam that narrow, your car is usually laying on the street, and it's pretty hard to see the tires anyway.

Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:31 am

Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:31 am

^^That doesnt look that bad^^

Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:40 am

125s on a 5.5 front and 145s on a 5.5 rear. Have never locked up the brakes yet....

Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:35 pm

dirtylawnchair wrote: 125s on a 5.5 front and 145s on a 5.5 rear. Have never locked up the brakes yet....

That's how I roll! Nice job man!

Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:38 am

Volkswagenaholic wrote: ^^That doesnt look that bad^^

thanks, that's on a stock width beam w/o dropped spindles...i figure it'll look even better with a 4 or 5" beam and spindles :D

Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:38 am

dirtylawnchair wrote: 125s on a 5.5 front and 145s on a 5.5 rear. Have never locked up the brakes yet....

sick ride :shock:

Sat May 03, 2008 2:36 pm

dirtylawnchair wrote: 125s on a 5.5 front and 145s on a 5.5 rear. Have never locked up the brakes yet....

So sick :D

Mon May 05, 2008 5:31 pm

DaKine wrote: thanks, that's on a stock width beam w/o dropped spindles...i figure it'll look even better with a 4 or 5" beam and spindles :D

Really? I could of swore that has at least drop spindles.

I was down in Tennesee this weekend for Circle Yer Wagons and noticed a 74 Super for sale that had 8 spokes with 145's. It wasnt as low as mine but it sat good. So now I know I cant fit the wheels with my current setup. If I raise it on spot on the struts and get 145's I will be in good shape.

Fri May 09, 2008 12:54 pm

you should run a smart car tire they are wider but thinner than a 135 and handle much better. the size is 175/55/15 or the other tire that is on a smart car 155/60/ 15 looks good too.