Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread

[mandraks]

[realmechanic]

Believe me i thought about that when they didnt just slide right in.

[AJBLAIR]

I was wondering what you guys with bigger than 1600dp engines run for exhaust. What exhaust has the most ground clearance? Any input would be great, I have been checking out the A1 Sidewinder but I want to look into alternate options.

Just threw some big meats on my patina 64 SWR/BG Standard, General Grabbers 215/75/15. I am stoked.

[zehbeh]

[dgsaz]

[dgsaz]

[dgsaz]

[Squilly]

[getgeoff]

Here is my 66

[Bendango]

I saw this in the classifieds and the meats looked super juicy to me. The owner told me they are 215/75/15 bfg mud terrain’s that are much coveted here.

I am looking for the best performing tire with something of a tall stock look 👀. I got to thinking and would appreciate anyone’s thoughts and or experiences.

A little google throws out a 6” rim width for a 215/75 section. https://www.tyresizecalculator.com/charts/tire-width-for-a-wheel-rim-size-chart

So I assume a 4.5x15” bus wheel would reduce the handling characteristics and a 6x15” would help the tire perform better / correctly.

In short I am thinking of a 5.5” 6” or 6.5” x 15” wheel rim. Possibly stock 356 rims or (dare I say it) banded stocks.

Assuming this could be done well what do people think. Could this help keep as best a handling in corners as possible??

Yes of course we could say that this might not be noticeable with stock 60’s sloppy steering. But I am thinking of this point in isolation of any suspension & steering upgrades. I am considering all stock height handling upgrades later down the line.

I appreciate anyone’s thoughts or discussions around this brain fart.
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I want a real garage.

WANTED - [WTB] 55-62 Bus Thin Lip Package Tray SWR

Getting Used - SWR 60 westy copy built by vw ( apparently )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=320866

[mandraks]

i liked 5.5s on my 66. never ran 215s though. the mangels 356 style 5.5s do push the tire out a good bit.
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Uli

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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel

[FandFVintage]

Before and after from lowered to stock with Kumho 215/75/15 Roadventure AT51s.

[junichi]

Wow very cool piece of BC bus history..now in California? Looks good up high too!
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1964 Kombi- http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=640048
Sold: 1985 Transporter Doka,1978 Westfalia, 1975 bay x 2, 1986 syncro vanagon, 1965 beetle, 1980 vanagon, 1967 deluxe bus, 1988 golf

[John Ghia]

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BUS BOYZ

[duhbrr]

Falken Wildpeak AT3W in 215/75r15 D load range.

Pretty tight fit even when aired down, they really hold their shape due to the D load range.

Very happy with them, I've had them on a couple other vehicles and they're just as good on the bus as any other application.

Smooth, quite, and less than the BFG KO2 option, I think just a couple bucks more than the Grabbers.

10/10 would recommend.

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1958 Dove Blue DD Panel

[Dubbed743]

Time for new rubber on my '65 Sundial. Currently running a mix and match set of 185R14C on my Stock 14" wheels, but as far as I can tell my only choices to continue using the 14" wheels are:

- Hankook Vantra LT in 185R14
- Kumho Solus TA11 in 195/70/14
- Hankook Kinergy ST in 195/70/14

Unfortunately none of these look knobby enough to give me confidence in snow, so now considering purchasing a set of aftermarket rims to get me better tire selection. Not looking to dramatically deviate from ~800 tire rev/mile, as my 1776 /w Freeway Flyer provides a nice mix of acceleration and top speed for my driving style.

Last time I looked circa 2010, only aftermarket wheel options were cheap EMPIs, so hopefully there are now some other options out there. Cost not a factor.

Pic for views, and TIA!

[junichi]

Dubbed743 - are the Grabbers NLA in 14"? They're awesome.
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1964 Kombi- http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=640048
Sold: 1985 Transporter Doka,1978 Westfalia, 1975 bay x 2, 1986 syncro vanagon, 1965 beetle, 1980 vanagon, 1967 deluxe bus, 1988 golf

[Dubbed743]

[cdennisg]

Said it many times in other threads, and probably here too.

Cooper Starfire SF510 in 27x8.5R14LT on my single cab. Yes, it's a baywindow, but they fit split buses perfectly. Good treadwear, good traction, strong sidewalls, and quiet on the highway.

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[cdennisg]