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shloopter30 Samba Member
Joined: May 27, 2008 Posts: 71 Location: Clovis, CA
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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If you're in the Central Cal area, there's a place in Fresno called Wheel King. They keep 135's, 145's and 165's in stock all the time. Their specialty is making sure you get the correct offset on custom cars. Good guys and really on the ball with VW stuff. |
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Desertbusman Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2005 Posts: 14655 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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I was looking at the tire rack in a VW shop the other day. There was the assortment of different tires lined up next to each other. The good ones meeting our requirements, the 165's, and also 145's and 135's that are popular on the older slammed bugs. Massive difference in sizes. The small ones look like little roller skate wheels in comparison. My Super is light in the front but still a lot heavier than the other bugs. Sure wouldn't want to put any tires on it that are less than the VW required published size. _________________ 71 Superbug
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dhamby123 Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2008 Posts: 28 Location: CLEMMONS NC
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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:59 am Post subject: |
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unfortunatly im on the east coast out in nc . im going to at bug meet this sunday maybe someone will have some tires on hand for sale , |
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cadave Samba Member
Joined: December 15, 2007 Posts: 30 Location: Atascadero, CA
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject: Found Tires |
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Hi folks! I just ordered 5 165/80/15's from onelinetires.com.
Kukmo's are out of stock as everywhere but they have 'about 100' NEXEN's for $35 each.
Will see how they compare to the Kuhmos I got for my 01 Mexi in June. Just 'rescued' an 02 Mexi needing tyres (pardon my English).
Darn good price, and IN STOCK! Hope this helps anyone looking. _________________ 2001 Mexi on 71 pan
2005 Jaguar XJ Super 8
2005 Crossfire Roadster
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Sakajama Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 9 Location: Sakajamalandia
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Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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In my country the kuhmo tires each in my car the price is U$157, for one 225/45/sr16 |
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Desertbusman Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2005 Posts: 14655 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:48 am Post subject: |
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I'm real happy with my Nexen's so far. I'll have to say that it's by far the smoothest ride my bug has had with 3 different sets of tires in the last 10 years. _________________ 71 Superbug
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alikatcraig Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2007 Posts: 554 Location: Anaheim, CA
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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Just ordered 4 Nexens from Onlinetires.com. They show Federal and Kumho in stock, but didn't have them when I called.
I will let you know how I get on, but I did fit a pair of Mexico VW factory tires (155/80/R15) from my Mexi bug to the KG as a teporary measure. They seem to have much thicker/stronger sidewalls, with no significant bulging. I will check out tire prices in TJ next time I travel south of the border.
Al _________________ 1967 Ghia
1971 Deluxe Microbus
1974 Convertible Bug
1973 Standard Bug
1998 Mexican Bug |
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Ulstergeki Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2008 Posts: 51 Location: KS
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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im going to order then nexens also, for that price,i might just order 5 to have a new full size spare lol |
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alikatcraig Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2007 Posts: 554 Location: Anaheim, CA
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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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Just got the Nexens on the KG. Loog good. Sides a little softer than I would like, but $140 for 4 and $27 delivery (all 4) was the clincher. Had a long run today and rides very nicely with no road noise!
Al _________________ 1967 Ghia
1971 Deluxe Microbus
1974 Convertible Bug
1973 Standard Bug
1998 Mexican Bug |
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vwclap Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2004 Posts: 519 Location: Qc, Canada
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:31 am Post subject: |
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clonezero wrote: |
They are in stock at cip1.com |
What seems strange to me is the OD at 24.5 inches. The OD should be 1 inch more.
http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D6654
Claude _________________ Claude
cox 1956, 1962 et 1975
Split panel 1963
Samba 21 fenetres 1966
Ghia 1968
Sport Ghia 73
West 1970
Jetta 1992
Jetta TDI 2015
West Multivan 2002 |
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26300 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:23 am Post subject: |
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well, you could try to write them and ask if it's a typo... |
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17273 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone know where to get 165 snow tires? Not interested in useless all season tires, just snow tires. _________________
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mnussbau Samba Member
Joined: August 26, 2006 Posts: 4589 Location: Central Maryland
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26300 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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And keep in mind, narrower is better with snow tires, wider tires just spread your weight around so it's more likely to float on top of the snow and ice and slip, while narrower tires concentrate the weight so it "digs in" better. |
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alikatcraig Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2007 Posts: 554 Location: Anaheim, CA
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Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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On my Ghia the Nexens measure near enough 15" on the front. I have inflated these beyond factory spec, to about 23 psi, as the walls are so soft they roll on corners otherwise. Same on the back, up to about 30 psi.
I did have some Fuzardi (or something like it!) off my 1998 Mexican bug, which have correct height, firm walls etc and I heard they are real cheap south of the border. Next time there is enough daylight left in a day I may drop down for a fleeting visit.
Al _________________ 1967 Ghia
1971 Deluxe Microbus
1974 Convertible Bug
1973 Standard Bug
1998 Mexican Bug |
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17273 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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I just sent a query to tiresunlimited to see if they can get the same tire in a 165. A site in Germany indicates it exists. _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
..... a steering wheel made from a mastadon tusk..... |
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17273 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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alikatcraig wrote: |
I did have some Fuzardi (or something like it!) off my 1998 Mexican bug, |
Euzkadi? This brand is owned by Continental. _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
..... a steering wheel made from a mastadon tusk..... |
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alikatcraig Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2007 Posts: 554 Location: Anaheim, CA
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:48 am Post subject: |
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Thats the one! And a very nice tire too! I was told you should be able to get them for about $20ea down south of the border. We'll see. And the real beauty of these tires is that they were supplied to VW in the correct 155 X 15, so they fit in the spare wheel well without beating them.
Al _________________ 1967 Ghia
1971 Deluxe Microbus
1974 Convertible Bug
1973 Standard Bug
1998 Mexican Bug |
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17273 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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Closer to $25. There are many other brands to pick from in a 155. _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
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alikatcraig Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2007 Posts: 554 Location: Anaheim, CA
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Bruce-Don't forget the clutch pedal cross shaft with larger hook to go with the taller arm on the trans to get the full benefit.
Al _________________ 1967 Ghia
1971 Deluxe Microbus
1974 Convertible Bug
1973 Standard Bug
1998 Mexican Bug |
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