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pyrOman Fire Master
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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:17 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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I ran the tall tires with the RGBs and did just fine. As soon as I did the IRS, for the motor to be “happy” i was doing 95mph!
Turn around and went back to figure out a better tire size, 215-65-15s are doing very well with a stock geared Bug center section. _________________ Some people are so busy being clever they don't have time enough to be wise. |
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FunkFlex61 Samba Athlete
Joined: April 27, 2003 Posts: 273 Location: Slam Gabriel Valley
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Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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My 1960 walkthrough Kombi with a new set of BFG 215/75/15’s. Loving the change from bias plys.
_________________ '60 Kombi Walk Through
'56 Euro. Ragtop
‘56 Standard Hardtop |
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realmechanic Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2005 Posts: 31
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Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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It looks really good, Did you have any issues getting the tires on the rear and do they rub anywhere? Nice pictures |
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FunkFlex61 Samba Athlete
Joined: April 27, 2003 Posts: 273 Location: Slam Gabriel Valley
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:08 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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realmechanic wrote: |
It looks really good, Did you have any issues getting the tires on the rear and do they rub anywhere? Nice pictures |
No rubbing. Rears went on very easy. Just deflated them a bit and worked them on from the rear going forward. No issues whatsoever. _________________ '60 Kombi Walk Through
'56 Euro. Ragtop
‘56 Standard Hardtop |
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realmechanic Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2005 Posts: 31
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:48 am Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Thanks, for the update. I appreciate the help. Your bus looks good with the BFG's on it. |
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oakman Samba Member
Joined: February 05, 2014 Posts: 1715 Location: Edge of the Desert, Ca
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:09 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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FunkFlex61 wrote: |
My 1960 walkthrough Kombi with a new set of BFG 215/75/15’s. Loving the change from bias plys.
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Perfection!! _________________ Brandon |
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FunkFlex61 Samba Athlete
Joined: April 27, 2003 Posts: 273 Location: Slam Gabriel Valley
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 4:19 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Thanks Brandon 👊🏾 _________________ '60 Kombi Walk Through
'56 Euro. Ragtop
‘56 Standard Hardtop |
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bobrk Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 288 Location: Beautiful Downtown San Jose
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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FunkFlex61 wrote: |
My 1960 walkthrough Kombi with a new set of BFG 215/75/15’s. Loving the change from bias plys.
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Nice. How do you like those CSP disk brakes? _________________ 1959 Single Cab “Otto”
1500 single port | 1963 small nut/big brake transaxle | CSP Disc Brakes | dual circuit m/c | Deutsch Polster seats |
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FunkFlex61 Samba Athlete
Joined: April 27, 2003 Posts: 273 Location: Slam Gabriel Valley
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2020 6:29 am Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Love them. Plug and play right out of the box. No issues whatsoever. _________________ '60 Kombi Walk Through
'56 Euro. Ragtop
‘56 Standard Hardtop |
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Huetti_1989 Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2011 Posts: 1136 Location: Austria
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bobrk Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 288 Location: Beautiful Downtown San Jose
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2020 11:01 am Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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FunkFlex61 wrote: |
Love them. Plug and play right out of the box. No issues whatsoever. |
Thanks, I'm putting a set on my '59 Single. _________________ 1959 Single Cab “Otto”
1500 single port | 1963 small nut/big brake transaxle | CSP Disc Brakes | dual circuit m/c | Deutsch Polster seats |
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FunkFlex61 Samba Athlete
Joined: April 27, 2003 Posts: 273 Location: Slam Gabriel Valley
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2020 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Huetti_1989 wrote: |
FunkFlex61 wrote: |
realmechanic wrote: |
It looks really good, Did you have any issues getting the tires on the rear and do they rub anywhere? Nice pictures |
No rubbing. Rears went on very easy. Just deflated them a bit and worked them on from the rear going forward. No issues whatsoever. |
nice look!
do you limit the spring travel or the way the tire move up and down?
i plan something like this on my 57 SC, but i am afraid of rubbing anywhere...
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No rubbing at all. The suspension set up is stock with Bilstein Shocks on all 4 corners. _________________ '60 Kombi Walk Through
'56 Euro. Ragtop
‘56 Standard Hardtop |
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John Ghia Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Hey FunkFlex do you have a build thread? _________________ BUS BOYZ |
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FunkFlex61 Samba Athlete
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Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:41 am Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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John Ghia wrote: |
Hey FunkFlex do you have a build thread? |
I don’t. Sorry. More pics of the build can be found on Instagram under Dunn_Did_It_ _________________ '60 Kombi Walk Through
'56 Euro. Ragtop
‘56 Standard Hardtop |
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ralphiewigum Samba Member
Joined: November 29, 2006 Posts: 16 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:39 am Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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bobrk wrote: |
FunkFlex61 wrote: |
My 1960 walkthrough Kombi with a new set of BFG 215/75/15’s. Loving the change from bias plys.
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Nice. How do you like those CSP disk brakes? |
I run the same set up. Get a slight rub when I hit big bumps fast
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SaskVW Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2020 Posts: 22 Location: Saskatchewan
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Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:16 am Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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FunkFlex61 wrote: |
My 1960 walkthrough Kombi with a new set of BFG 215/75/15’s. Loving the change from bias plys.
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HI,
I have 215/75/R15 on my 64 Single Cab and I'm in the process of getting a new 2180 stroker. Getting some repairs done to the tranny as well and have the opportunity to change the gearing. What gearing are you running? I've got the 4.12 R&P and 0.82 4th gear. I'm considering going to a 3.88 r&P
Thanks _________________ 64 Single Cab
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FunkFlex61 Samba Athlete
Joined: April 27, 2003 Posts: 273 Location: Slam Gabriel Valley
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Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:02 am Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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SaskVW wrote: |
FunkFlex61 wrote: |
My 1960 walkthrough Kombi with a new set of BFG 215/75/15’s. Loving the change from bias plys.
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HI,
I have 215/75/R15 on my 64 Single Cab and I'm in the process of getting a new 2180 stroker. Getting some repairs done to the tranny as well and have the opportunity to change the gearing. What gearing are you running? I've got the 4.12 R&P and 0.82 4th gear. I'm considering going to a 3.88 r&P
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The motor is a 2110. Big nut transmission with a 3.44 RP and a .89 4th. _________________ '60 Kombi Walk Through
'56 Euro. Ragtop
‘56 Standard Hardtop |
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realmechanic Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2005 Posts: 31
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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realmechanic Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2005 Posts: 31
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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New tires installed today. They are also 215/75/15’s
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realmechanic Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2005 Posts: 31
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Had to deflate the rears to get them on so it’s definitely a tight fit with that size tire on my 60.
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