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VDubMattStuart
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 Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:34 pm Post subject: Tire Recommendations? |
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I looking to buy a set of new whilte wall tires for my stock 53. I know that there are a few places to buy from, but can anyone recommend a specific tire and where to get them?  |
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steven wood
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| Are you looking for original tires or something that looks like an original but is a radial? I like Denman whitewalls but I've heard that there no good for driving, old technology. The BF Goodrich that Coker sells is nice and it's a radial. |
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Skim
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Like Steven said, go to www.cokertire.com or contact Lucas Tires in Long Beach. They should have all the specs for you.
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VDubMattStuart
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| Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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| thanks guys |
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RareAir
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| Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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| If you can find a supplier, Firestone 5.60x15 feature a 2 3/4-inch whitewall compared to a Denman which has a 2 1/4-inch whitewall. |
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53 0val
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Location: Irvine, CA
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| Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Skim wrote: |
| Like Steven said, go to www.cokertire.com or contact Lucas Tires in Long Beach. They should have all the specs for you. |
Anybody got a number for Lucas Tires?........I tried information but they can't find them.  Maybe they have moved? 
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crotchsplit
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Location: Orlando, FL
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| Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:00 pm Post subject: split tires |
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| looking for a set of original size split bug tires which i believe are 5.20 X 16, anyone know where i can find these? i tried coker but had no luck finding them there. which tires are being used on stock splits? |
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Wiggy
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| Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:09 pm Post subject: Re: split tires |
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| slammedsplit wrote: |
| looking for a set of original size split bug tires which i believe are 5.20 X 16, anyone know where i can find these? i tried coker but had no luck finding them there. which tires are being used on stock splits? |
I thought Coker had 5.0 x 16. I believe those are the correct tires.
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Skim
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| Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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| 53 0val wrote: |
| Skim wrote: |
| Like Steven said, go to www.cokertire.com or contact Lucas Tires in Long Beach. They should have all the specs for you. |
Anybody got a number for Lucas Tires?........I tried information but they can't find them. Maybe they have moved? |
No Bob they are still on Temple in Long Beach
2850 Temple Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone 562-595-6721 • Fax 562-595-0381
Hours: 9am - 5pm (8PM ET)
Monday - Friday
http://www.lucasclassictires.com/
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53 0val
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Thanks Tony.
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crotchsplit
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| Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 7:48 am Post subject: tires |
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| i found out that 5.50 x 16 is what was used on several of the top notch restored splits. |
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Wiggy
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| Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 8:12 am Post subject: Re: tires |
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| i found out that 5.50 x 16 is what was used on several of the top notch restored splits. |
Yeah- but I definately think those are wrong.
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53 0val
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I think Kevin is right again......5.50 or 5.60 would be too large for a split.... but not for your Zwitter. My '53 oval came with 5.60s and I can't believe that they would change half year.
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johnshenry 
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My 1950 owners manual says "5.00x16"
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Heb623
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| Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 10:12 am Post subject: Tyres size |
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The size of the tyres for all splits deluxe & standard before the "zwitter" is: 5.00x16!
Pressure front: 17,1 -18.5 lbs/sq.i (1,2 - 1,3 at)
Pressure back: 22,7 - 24,2 lbs/sq.in (1,6 - 1,7 at)
Spare wheel: 22,7 - 24,2 lbs/sq.in (1,6 - 1,7 at)
"Zwitter" and later 5.60 x 15!
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Towel Rail
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| Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 10:18 am Post subject: Re: split tires |
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| slammedsplit wrote: |
| looking for a set of original size split bug tires which i believe are 5.20 X 16, anyone know where i can find these? i tried coker but had no luck finding them there. which tires are being used on stock splits? |
I thought Coker had 5.0 x 16. I believe those are the correct tires. |
Coker has plenty of 5.0 x 16s: http://www.cokertire.com/store/customer/search.php...1&y=10 |
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crotchsplit
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johnshenry
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Careful. All of those tires are motorcycle tires. The will fit on the 16" VW rim, but you get about a 1" wide contact patch.... and your split will look like iit is running on 4 motorcycle tires (which it would be). VERY unsafe tire for a car, load rating might not be suitable either...
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johnshenry
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johnshenry
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That is a motorcycle tire also, although one with a very square profile.
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