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Wed May 14, 2003 8:34 am

175/70R-15 tires were the original size for the 1973 Sport Bug. They went with the special 5.5Jx15 wheels. I can't seem to locate tires this size. Does anyone have a suggestion as to where I might find this size tire? I know that I can use 165R-15 but I would like to use the original size if they are available. Thanks!

Wed May 14, 2003 7:27 pm

Use 185 65 15 or 195 65 15 a common size for VW Passat 99-2002.
Go to www.tirerack.com and have fun.
http://www.coker.com/ may have the exact tire you want, but you'll pay $$$.
Good Luck
Al

Thu May 15, 2003 12:59 am

Thank you. I tried Coker and they didn't have the 175/70's and I agree that their prices are very high.

The 185/65-15 is about 4/10 of an inch wider than the 175/70 and nearly an inch wider that the 165's. Will these hit the fenders or suspension components during turning? Right now my car is under going a pan off restoration and I can't try to judge by looking at the clearance with the 165's.

Thanks.

Dave

Thu May 15, 2003 11:50 am

I'm running the 185's on the front of my 72 super an the 195's on the front of my 75 super. You should be good running either....

Thu May 15, 2003 12:33 pm

You can fit up to a 215mm wide tire on the front of a Super, although I prefer a 195 or 205.

http://www.superbeetlesonly.com