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hjl
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 Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 3:07 am Post subject: Tires bias 5.50 x 16 |
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Looking for cheapest new bias 5.50 x 16 or even 6.00 x 16
Also good used ones will do.
Which source would you recommend. Coker has them new for 83/pc
Best you send me your tips/offers directly to hjl 61 (ät) kolumbus (dot) fi
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hjl
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Thanks Everett, Im looking for cheaper than 83/pc and not whitewall. Its for my ambulance... |
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| If you want a tire cheaper than $83 you might want to look into recaps |
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hjl
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| spookymulder wrote: |
| If you want a tire cheaper than $83 you might want to look into recaps |
Thanks Spooky, where can I get the recaps then ? Any suggestions. |
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krusher
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Be carefull what you pay for, I have seen the firestone that coker make under licence and they were horrible, realy small contact patch, and bad tire wear from what I heard.
Here in the uk the Avons come out of the OG molds and are awsome, I run them on my bus and it feels like driving on radials.
They do run like $180 each though.
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Where can you get the Avons Keith?
I have some Excelsiors on my 16's but they are 5.25 and not 5.5's
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Don't skimp on tires - you'll regret it!
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Where can you get the Avons Keith?
I have some Excelsiors on my 16's but they are 5.25 and not 5.5's |
In the uk here http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/Crossply.php
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several 550/16s to choose from there
vintage tyres also do the 550/16 avons, maybe others
in the south of england too, not the north (longstone - doncaster)
www.vintagetyres.com
Vintage Tyre Supplies Limited
National Motor Museum
Beaulieu
Hampshire
wonder if theyll do bulk discounts;)
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Mr. OGPaint
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| Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:45 am Post subject: Re: Tires bias 5.50 x 16 |
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Adding this post here so it can be found more easily with the search function, a new option for 5.50-16 Radials. Link here for current discussion
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=735603
I just ordered 5 of these. Michelin X TT 5.50R16. Reproduction of the earliest Radials offered since 1949 by Michelin. Offered by OEM manufacturer Michelin
https://classic.michelin.com/en/Classic-Tyre-range/X
https://www.ebay.com/itm/402858559193?hash=item5dcc3dc6d9:g:NjUAAOSw6V5gyHic
I got them from jegs off ebay, $222 each w/ free shipping. Also, most bias plies are no longer in stock because of the everything shortage.
I prefer the factory sized 5.50 tires to the 6.00's most are running. These have "the look" IMO, though the pie crust is not as obvious as a firestone. Load index 88, so they are 1235#, higher than any 5.50 bias ply and about 50% more than the equivalent firestone
I'm excited to try them out.
From the michelin website.
"The radial tyre was the first major innovation from Michelin and was initially marketed as the “X” tyre in 1949.
Lancia was the first car manufacturer to fit the X tyre as original equipment on the Aurelia model.
From 1955 onwards, radial technology became increasingly popular and the majority of European car manufacturers opted for this solution.
The X could be fitted to cars of very different categories, from the original and popular 2CV or Beetle to the fascinating Mercedes 190SL or Facel Vega
Radial technology
The benefits of the radial tyre compared with the standard tyre were visible in all areas:
- greater safety: clearly improved road-holding, grip, braking.
- economical to use: double the mileage, significantly reduced fuel consumption.
- increased comfort thanks to sidewall flexibility.
In the 1950s, the superiority of the X tyre was such that a number of racing drivers adopted it, although Michelin was not officially involved in car racing."
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mandraks
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| Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: Tires bias 5.50 x 16 |
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| Please post your results with these tires. They do look very promising and would be kind of period correct. |
i too would be interested in knowing how they ride. I have been aware of these, but never needed any...
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| Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 5:16 am Post subject: Re: Tires bias 5.50 x 16 |
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I have been running Michelin X 5.50 R16 for a few years. I've been happy with them.
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mandraks
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: Tires bias 5.50 x 16 |
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i would be between the Excelsior bias plies if i didn't really drive it, or the radials. They are really the only ones with the proper load rating.
the excelsiors are cheaper than the Avons by a lot. for avon money i would take the radials.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 9:34 am Post subject: Re: Tires bias 5.50 x 16 |
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Diamondback dbtires.com| All Black | 550-16 ($259 usd)
1323 lb
https://dbtires.com/product/auburn-deluxe-radial-15-16-sizes/
Radial Tire with correct pie crust Bias Ply look. Also available in a 600-16
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 12:50 am Post subject: Re: Tires bias 5.50 x 16 |
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Those look really good, and they have international distributors. But with shipping, you're looking at like $1100 in the US for a set of four, $1350-odd with the spare. Gotta really think before making a choice, it's getting 'spensive!
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