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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5304 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 5:43 am Post subject: Anyone have a pic of 205/60/14 on 14x6 wheel? |
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As title says. I'm trying to decide on new front tires. I've searched images and threads and after and hour I'm still left wanting. Currently have 205/70/14 on the front and hate the look. Need pics of 205/60/14, 195/60/14, and possibly 215/60/14? Wheels are appliance pacer, but anything will do.
Please... _________________ 1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
“...some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” - Michael Caine |
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oprn Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2016 Posts: 12714 Location: Western Canada
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Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:20 am Post subject: Re: Anyone have a pic of 205/60/14 on 14x6 wheel? |
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I see your question is still up without a response. My fronts must be very close to that size but I don't know what width rim I have. Next time I back the Buggy out of the hay shed I will try to remember to take a picture for you. I don't mind the looks of mine but the speedo is reading in the order of 11% high. |
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tpinthepack Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2004 Posts: 816 Location: clearwater,florida
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Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 5:38 am Post subject: Re: Anyone have a pic of 205/60/14 on 14x6 wheel? |
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Maybe
I will check my sizes and send a picture if it is this size, one thing I know is I have OEM 14 VW Thing wheels on the front that are like 5 or 5.5 wide. Check my gallery, but I will go to my shop later today and get the size for you.
Tony _________________ TP in the Pack (I am a cyclist)
1968 Manx N.O.S. w/ Barrett Chassis
1960 Single Cab 1914 w/ 40 DLRA's
1990 Vanagon DOKA
1972 Super Beetle
1979 Super Beetle Convertible
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tpinthepack Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2004 Posts: 816 Location: clearwater,florida
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Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 5:39 am Post subject: Re: Anyone have a pic of 205/60/14 on 14x6 wheel? |
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Well, my gallery answered the question, mine are 70's not 60's on 5 wide wheels.
Tony _________________ TP in the Pack (I am a cyclist)
1968 Manx N.O.S. w/ Barrett Chassis
1960 Single Cab 1914 w/ 40 DLRA's
1990 Vanagon DOKA
1972 Super Beetle
1979 Super Beetle Convertible
2011 Porsche Cayenne |
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wythac Samba Member
Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791
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Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:52 am Post subject: Re: Anyone have a pic of 205/60/14 on 14x6 wheel? |
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Fronts are on Bus wide-5 rims, 14x6. 205/60s.
A few caveats on the photo:
My car has a 3" body lift and a 6" wider beam. Car is designed for dirt use, but I have a set if rims and tires for street use that are pictured.
The lift and front beam make these tires look pretty small in the wheel wells, so I don't know if this pic would help you much.
If I think of it in a timely fashion, next time I'm in the shop I'll pull these tire/wheel off the shelf in my garage and take a pic of the tire up close for you.
On my beam there is some tire rub at full lock. Might not be an issue for you if your backspacing on your rims is different than that of these bus rims.
Steering is a bit heavy because of the width. My much heavier but narrower dirt tire/rim combos steer much lighter.
That being said, the car handles like a slot car with these tires and wheels on it. Lotsa fun to drive, I usually put them on for a few weeks in summer when I don't have plans to visit the mountains or the beach.
As I said however, my suspension configuration is different enough from the car you've posted pics of that little to none of this info may be of any use to you. Regardless, good luck with your car! |
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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5304 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone have a pic of 205/60/14 on 14x6 wheel? |
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I’m more concerned with the profile of the tire and wheel. Strictly a looks things. I’ll probably go with a 195 as I don’t really like how the 205 comes outside the rim so much. _________________ 1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
“...some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” - Michael Caine |
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Singerdude Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2015 Posts: 464 Location: Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone have a pic of 205/60/14 on 14x6 wheel? |
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wythac wrote: |
the car handles like a slot car with these tires and wheels on it. |
What? It flies off the track, crashes on the bedroom wall or get lost in the pile of rubbish under the bed at each hairpin turn?? My Tyco slot cars did that a lot !!! |
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Wetstuff Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2010 Posts: 700 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:48 am Post subject: Re: Anyone have a pic of 205/60/14 on 14x6 wheel? |
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It must be the lift; the wheels look small, Wythac. I love the simple look of smoothies.
Jim _________________ Manx #2614 |
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