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docdanracy Samba Member
Joined: June 26, 2012 Posts: 1118 Location: Auburn, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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I just checked Wallyworld on line and it shows 165x80x15s available for order. _________________ Doc
1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction
SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos |
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Nucvegas Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2011 Posts: 241 Location: Oceanside California
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Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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Desertbusman wrote: |
Nucvegas wrote: |
for lifetime replacement and spin balance. |
As far as I know the lifetime replacement stuff only pertains to replacing the tire if it gets damaged before it reaches the minimum thread depth dimension. It doesn't mean it will last a lifetime. Very high probability you will never use any part of that warantee. |
Lifetime replacement is "Life" of the tire, not the life of person or car. I have used this multiple times when I get a flat, or have a tread blow. They have no problem replacing them. Plus Free balancing, for LIFE of the tire |
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fred69vert Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2007 Posts: 2200 Location: Home of the US Navy Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, VA
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Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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oldPSUguy wrote: |
My local Walmart looked them up and they are not listed as an order item anymore. Maybe a few stores have old stock to sell off. The closest size is the 185/15 which is incorrect for that application. |
Go online and check. One day they were available, and I did the check invertory in local stores. Said there were some locally. Went to the store and they didn't have them. Went home, back online and they weren't available. Two days later they were available online and I ordered my tire.
Keep checking. _________________ I'm not losing my hair, it's just retired and relocating further south.
1969 VW convertible, "Heidi" |
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ROCKOROD71 Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2012 Posts: 2770 Location: Boston, MA
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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hey sambans...
There a a couple of tire places locally that are having a winter tire sale, what with winter almost over and all...
Anyway I haven't called or looked into it yet but wanted to ask what the closest-to-stock- winter tire size is. I've got some "older but still good" sears all season 165R15s on the front, my rears are shot 165SR15s that I wanna replace with winter tires, as i've got some nice whitewalls on painted stock rims for summer.
Do I just ask for 165/80/R15 winter tires? I'm assuming wherever i go they aren't gonna have these sizes on the shelf, so I'd like to know what size to ask for to price them out.
Thanks a million! _________________ 1971 STD BEETLE- DD-1st car, 1st love. keepin' it stock! 1600DP, Solex 34-3 Mexi Bosch SVDA Dist NOW w/POINTS
1977 WESTY "KrustyKamper" 2L FI
79SuperVert wrote: |
30 years from now, the next guy may not want your girlfriend, but he may want your classic car, depending on how nice you were to it. |
asiab3 wrote: |
Careful guys, a petulant child can grow up to be president these days. |
**winter drivers: no survivors!**rust warrior**#keepbodyshopsbusy** |
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26297 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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I think Vredestein may be the only brand you'll find who does snow tires for Bug sizes. But as those are pretty rare to find tires in the USA I doubt you'll find them in an "end of season blow-out" sale.
http://www.vulcantire.com/tire_detail/snowplus_s.htm_10810 |
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ROCKOROD71 Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2012 Posts: 2770 Location: Boston, MA
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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damn. Can any of you big boys buy a 40 ft. container of these and start selling them to us?
http://tyre.en.alibaba.com/product/278188288-200585743/Triangle_Winter_Tyre_165_80R15.html _________________ 1971 STD BEETLE- DD-1st car, 1st love. keepin' it stock! 1600DP, Solex 34-3 Mexi Bosch SVDA Dist NOW w/POINTS
1977 WESTY "KrustyKamper" 2L FI
79SuperVert wrote: |
30 years from now, the next guy may not want your girlfriend, but he may want your classic car, depending on how nice you were to it. |
asiab3 wrote: |
Careful guys, a petulant child can grow up to be president these days. |
**winter drivers: no survivors!**rust warrior**#keepbodyshopsbusy** |
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subwayaz Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2011 Posts: 304 Location: NC
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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I just purchased some 165 R60 15' Continental Tires from the Tire Rack |
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marklock Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2011 Posts: 118 Location: SE Michigan
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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iowegian Samba Curmudgeon
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 9826 Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
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Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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Treadwear Warranty: N/A (damaged/defective only)
Tire Type: Passenger-
Sidewall: Black Sidewall
Speed Rating: T (118 mph)
Load Index: 87 (1201 lbs.)
118 mph should be good enough for most VW applications. |
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johnR Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2009 Posts: 668 Location: Virginia
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Captain Slow Samba Member
Joined: July 23, 2005 Posts: 32 Location: North Franklin, CT
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Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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I'm a big fan of Vredstein. They're not the least expensive tires on the market, but I drive my 1999 Mexican Beetle as a daily driver and the tires have worn very well and held their balance as well. The only tire I have had on an aircooled Volkswagen which has been comparable would be the Michelin XZX.
As for the place to buy? The folks at Import Tire in Glastonbury, CT have been fantastic (and have been by go-to guys for other cars in my fleet, including a non-stock diameter stepdown for my 2005 Lotus Elise).
There are a number of regional distributors listed on Vredstein's website, if you want to see if there's a distributor who may be closer. |
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badufay Samba Member
Joined: December 13, 2010 Posts: 361 Location: Olympia, WA
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Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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I just purchased 4 new tires (165/80R15) today from Discount Tire. The store had 7 in stock, After it was all said and done, new valve stems, balancing, install, and all the taxes with full replacement warranty for the life of the tire, I spent just under $375.
Ben _________________ Current: 1976 VW Bus, 3 spd auto 2.0L FI; 2017 GTI S, 6 spd man; 2017 Jetta SE TSI, 5 spd man; 2006 Golf GL 2.0L, auto
Previous: 2015 Golf S TDI, 6 spd man; 2015 Jetta SE TDI, 6 spd man; 12 Jetta 2.5L, 04 Jetta 2.0L, 02 Golf 2.0L, 98 Jetta 2.0L, 98 Golf 2.0L, 98 Cabrio 2.0L, 95 Golf 2.0L, 87 golf GTI 16 valve 1.8L, 86 Cabriolet 1.6L, 80 Audi 4000 1.6L, 76 Audi Fox 1.6L, 76 VW Beetle 1.6L, 74 Audi Fox 1.5L, 69 VW Beetle 1.5L |
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drs1023 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2011 Posts: 1682 Location: Georgia, USA
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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??? A 6-year old tire is not NEW! |
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ShultzRoadHouse Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2011 Posts: 318 Location: Caldwell, ID
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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They were new 6 years ago when this thread was started... Big O Tire has the Classics, not a bad tire. _________________ ShultzRoadHouse
'81 AirCooled Westy RIP
'82 Westy w/ '93 Subaru EJ22
'71 Super Beetle w/ '75 AJ 1600
'12 Jetta |
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26297 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:11 am Post subject: |
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I'm not very happy with the Classics, myself. 23K and they are about down to the wear bars. |
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ROCKOROD71 Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2012 Posts: 2770 Location: Boston, MA
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:00 am Post subject: |
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just picked up a flat on the Classic tires the other day when we were getting the "wintry mix" up here. Worst day to get a flat EVER. Wasn't even a nail, it was like a small piece of folded aluminum. You could bend it in your hand easily, but it punctured that Chinese tire pretty well. Got it plugged now and probably only 5-6k miles on 'em. Some "NOS" sears winter 165R15s on the front that likely ran over the same piece of metal, and they are about 12 years old and holding up fine. No cracks in the rubber or anything. _________________ 1971 STD BEETLE- DD-1st car, 1st love. keepin' it stock! 1600DP, Solex 34-3 Mexi Bosch SVDA Dist NOW w/POINTS
1977 WESTY "KrustyKamper" 2L FI
79SuperVert wrote: |
30 years from now, the next guy may not want your girlfriend, but he may want your classic car, depending on how nice you were to it. |
asiab3 wrote: |
Careful guys, a petulant child can grow up to be president these days. |
**winter drivers: no survivors!**rust warrior**#keepbodyshopsbusy** |
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:09 am Post subject: |
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ROCKOROD71 wrote: |
" sears winter 165R15s on the front. |
A little backwards ? don't the snows go on the rear of a rear drive car? _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
tasb wrote: |
I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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ROCKOROD71 Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2012 Posts: 2770 Location: Boston, MA
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:32 am Post subject: |
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I thought about that, and had 2 factors determine how I put the tires on. 1) the Classics do say "all season" just like the Sears, but the Sears tires have a much more aggressive tread pattern, so I figured the Classics would be ok in snow and whatnot, and 2) the Sears tires are actually the correct stock radial tire size, so I figured my speedo would be more accurate. Haven't had any issue with slipping or spinning tires this winter yet, The Classics have held up pretty good except the puncture. Also I figured the more aggressive tread in the front would help with the steering, what with the car being so light in the front, thought they'd grip better. Maybe I'm wrong on that though? Be easy enough to swap them.... _________________ 1971 STD BEETLE- DD-1st car, 1st love. keepin' it stock! 1600DP, Solex 34-3 Mexi Bosch SVDA Dist NOW w/POINTS
1977 WESTY "KrustyKamper" 2L FI
79SuperVert wrote: |
30 years from now, the next guy may not want your girlfriend, but he may want your classic car, depending on how nice you were to it. |
asiab3 wrote: |
Careful guys, a petulant child can grow up to be president these days. |
**winter drivers: no survivors!**rust warrior**#keepbodyshopsbusy** |
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:43 am Post subject: |
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My experience with tires that are "all season" is that they forgot to check them out under real winter conditions, you know,where that white stuff falls at times and accumulates ? they don't work very well here in Wonderful wintery Wyoming _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
tasb wrote: |
I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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sb001 wrote: |
maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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