TheSamba.com :: View topic - 165-SR 15 tires

Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:38 pm

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.

Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:43 pm

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.

Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:59 am

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 ,

Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:20 pm

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.

Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:28 pm

In my country the kuhmo tires each in my car the price is U$157, for one 225/45/sr16

Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:48 am

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.

Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:38 pm

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

Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:39 pm

im going to order then nexens also, for that price,i might just order 5 to have a new full size spare lol

Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:43 pm

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

Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:31 am

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

Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:23 am

well, you could try to write them and ask if it's a typo...

Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:02 pm

Anyone know where to get 165 snow tires? Not interested in useless all season tires, just snow tires.

Sat Dec 27, 2008 5:15 pm

Wow, hard to find 165s, but you can get similar sizes.

155R15:
http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Vredestein/vred_snow.htm

175/65/15:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Bridgestone&model=Blizzak+WS-60

185/65R15:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Winterforce
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+Arctic

Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:51 pm

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.

Sun Dec 28, 2008 3:25 pm

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

Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:18 pm

mnussbau wrote:
155R15:
http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Vredestein/vred_snow.htm

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.

Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:56 pm

alikatcraig wrote:
I did have some Fuzardi (or something like it!) off my 1998 Mexican bug,
Euzkadi? This brand is owned by Continental.

Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:48 am

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

Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:45 pm

Closer to $25. There are many other brands to pick from in a 155.

Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:11 pm

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