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Jock
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What tyre pressure do you guys run?
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69vwcarl
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| Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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| williamblanda wrote: |
One more of the side. No problem fitting front and rear tires and more than enough room for the 7.00's if anyone is wondering about compatibility for a stock height lipped wheel well bus.
Noisier than the radials, but it feels a lot more sturdy and they grip really well. I haven't driven on the highway with them, but up to 45mph is smooth even with unbalanced tires. |
Any update on these tires? Had them up to highway speeds or on any long trips yet? Im looking for tires for my new 61 Kombi and im digging the look of these. But plan to use the Bus for some long camping trips.
Thanks!
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klcarrie
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| Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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69vwcarl,
Pete had STA supertraxions on his trip from Detroit to Alaska. I think they're about the same setup as what you're looking at in the green panel in the previous post.
read through his thread to find out how those tires fare.
the important part though,is at the bottom of this page:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...;start=280
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whereswaldie
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Finally pulled the trigger on some BFG KM2's.. they are expensive!!
I'll be mounting them on my '65 Kombi as soon as the drums are back from being resurfaced.
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junichi
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 3:45 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Tease!
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 4:25 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Indeed! He didn't even let us know what size they are. 
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Dewayne 
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Hankook Dynapro MT, LT 215/75R15
Rub a bit, but not bad
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Looks good! Do they rub in the front or rear?
I have to admit, I have never seen a single quiet pack that exits alongside the bumper before. Was that your modification?
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Dewayne
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 5:34 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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They rub in the front when the wheels are turned and I'm going down an incline in reverse... such as backing out of my driveway.
I actually have a quiet pack on both sides... the best and cheapest solution for exhaust on a type IV motor in my Split!
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cdennisg
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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| Dewayne wrote: |
| a type IV motor in my Split! |
That explains things a little better. 
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GTV
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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| Dewayne wrote: |
They rub in the front when the wheels are turned and I'm going down an incline in reverse... such as backing out of my driveway.
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You might have some broken leaves in the front suspension. 215's should clear.
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Malokin Martin
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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| ^ 215's here on a stock double cab. No rubbing |
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Dewayne
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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"You might have some broken leaves in the front suspension" You know, I have wondered about that... something else to look into... 
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69vwcarl
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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| klcarrie wrote: |
69vwcarl,
Pete had STA supertraxions on his trip from Detroit to Alaska. I think they're about the same setup as what you're looking at in the green panel in the previous post.
read through his thread to find out how those tires fare.
the important part though,is at the bottom of this page:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...;start=280 |
YES Im aware of how his journey had its share of mishaps.. I don't know that i would totally blame the tires but also harsh road conditions and other factors.. regardless i think ill just go with some 205/75/15 general grabbers. Thanks
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whereswaldie
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| Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2017 1:40 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Installed... 
215/75R15 -- No rubbing so far. Tried full lock, speed bumps, pot holes, fast cornering with three guys across the front. It does look quite tight so we'll see if anything changes once it's got a bit more gear in it.
Running a 1600sp with a small nut trans. Haven't managed to get it up to any great speed so I can't say how they've affected top speed.
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junichi
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| Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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Holy crap that looks awesome!!
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bullifecal
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| Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:08 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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I had KM2 tires on my SC awhile back. I really liked them until they started to check up. Made the truck vibrate badly. I replaced them with stock sized Firestone bias plys.
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Birdmanhere
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| Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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I will join the club.
215/75 BFG All Terrain KO2s installed today.
No issues with clearance or rubbing.
Loving the look
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whereswaldie
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| Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 1:21 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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I will join the club.
215/75 BFG All Terrain KO2s installed today.
No issues with clearance or rubbing.
Loving the look
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Looks awesome!! Will I see you at Busfusion this year?
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Birdmanhere
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| Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 1:26 pm Post subject: Re: Large tire/big meats - Stock suspension Bus thread |
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| whereswaldie wrote: |
Looks awesome!! Will I see you at Busfusion this year? |
Thanks! We are hoping to make it this year.
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