Need advice from people about my tires

koukis13

So I have a 69 bug with a wide 5 conversion that is a knuckle dragger. Right now I'm running 135 15 ' s in the front and 205/55/15 in the rear. I really don't like the 135 ' s it just doesn't seem to handle well and I wanna go wider. I'm trying to get as wide as possible with out rubbing. I also want to switch from the old technology of my bias tires. If any one could be as kind to give me honest advice with their knowledge I would appreciate it alot.

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ps2375 · Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 9:12 am Post subject:

I'm running 185/65/15's up front, but I'm not lowered any. And 205/65/15's out back.

koukis13 · Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 11:16 am Post subject:

Yea I think I'm going with 175/60 r 15 . They're a little shorter and about 1.5" wider . Hopefully it won't rub

ALB · Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 1:12 pm Post subject:

Good choice. Let us know how it works out.
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koukis13 · Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 3:16 pm Post subject:

Will do. I should have them on Wednesday. I'll post pictures

koukis13 · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 6:44 pm Post subject:

Ok tires came in got them installed. No rubbing and rides smooth and nicely.

fivelugshortaxle · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 7:26 pm Post subject:

I do not understand this new fad....I think its called patina. Sad....without proper body work and paint, that car will disappear from the face of the earth in 10 years or so.
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koukis13 · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:42 pm Post subject:

No it won't . The pans are new and all the rust is made using a chemical and it's smooth. Plus I sealed the car with a matte clear coat. It's not going to fade away and it's easy to get back to showroom quality. It's not really a fad more of a lifestyle. Why should it be all pretty to make it cool. It's more of a sleeper.

koukis13 · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:46 pm Post subject:

I would like to see pictures of your 2275cc though. I've been looking for a good motor for my 73 super beetle. If you don't mind

koukis13 · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:48 pm Post subject:

I want to do a 2275cc or a 83 porsche 930 turbo in it. Kinda of a toss up for me

911pickup · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 6:27 am Post subject:


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