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68bugbaja Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2011 Posts: 107 Location: Missouri
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:13 pm Post subject: Front tires for a baja bug |
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Hey guys i'm building a 68 baja bug. It has 1700cc (85.5x74), 31/10.5/R15 on the back, and wide eye baja kit. I'm looking for front tires that will fit on 6x15 wheels. I will drive this bug to work and play off road on the weekends. any idaes? |
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Dave24 Samba Hack Purist
Joined: April 14, 2004 Posts: 7442 Location: Hablamos Ingles, So. Cal.
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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I like 700x15 Nanco's... if you can find 'em. |
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wbrown45 Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2008 Posts: 1318 Location: ada, ok
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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215/75R15 radials would work well also. _________________ OK Thang |
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The Phil Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2011 Posts: 1371 Location: Tucson
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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i used to run the 215/75/15s, but I've actually been much happier with 205/65/15s. _________________ "In case I don't see you, good afternoon , good evening, and goodnight."
My '66 Baja Build Page http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=456365
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68bugbaja Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2011 Posts: 107 Location: Missouri
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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The 205/65/R15 is very close to stock diemeter. What is the band on those tires? |
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The Phil Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2011 Posts: 1371 Location: Tucson
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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mine are Radar RPX-900, cheapo tires (about 90/piece). They are directional street tires. You can get i think the same size tire for some falcon A/Ps. which better for offroad. My car is primarily a street DD with occasional light off roading. _________________ "In case I don't see you, good afternoon , good evening, and goodnight."
My '66 Baja Build Page http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=456365
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Meco Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2009 Posts: 148 Location: Chula Vista, CA
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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I have two of these for sale($350.00 shipped in the USA). They are brand new and perfect. They would cost you 400 clams at the store with taxes, etc. I wanted them but never did use them for my glass buggy - I went with a smaller tire instead.
Yokohama Y720 Traction Tire has agressive block desin for good off-road grip. Open channel tread is self cleaning in muddy conditions. 7.00 x 15 size measures 29.8" tall x 7.8" wide. 6 nylon plies. Load range C. Y720 is reccomended as front tire for limited class buggies , and baja bugs. |
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Adventurer Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2011 Posts: 225 Location: Irvine -> Escondido
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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I got BFG all terrains in 235/75 r15
I havent had them for very long but they roll pretty nice on the city streets and fwy.
you can find more info on tires here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=351210
Its how I decided and if 235s are to big you can do 215s but i think thats the smallest BFG makes them in. _________________ 1972 Standard Beetle 1600dp Class 11 Look-alike....SOLD !
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Ian Samba Moderator
Joined: August 28, 2002 Posts: 4930 Location: 713
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