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Vman60
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 Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:17 pm Post subject: Old fart needs help with tire size on front. |
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| I have a 73 bug with an older baha kit which I am replacing and painting. I wish to put 15x8 torque thrust cnn 515 wheels on it. Back will be 31x10.5x15. Front I am not sure of the tall and wide size tire I can go to without total Front end work. Do not wish to have 🍩 size tires. I like the beefy look. Going with general grabber at2 tires. So if anyone can help a newbie and an old cart out I would be grateful. Thank you in advance. |
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Vman60
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:16 am Post subject: Re: Old fart needs help with tire size on front. |
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| Thanks for the reply, but everyone is either going to little skinny tires or lowering their bugs. Checked everything on here that I could search which is why I am asking. Have all I need except for the front. Thanks. |
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911pickup
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 10:04 am Post subject: Re: Old fart needs help with tire size on front. |
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With an 8" wide wheel I'd recommend something in the 215/65-15 to 225/70-15 range.
Anything tire that is narrower will be too small for the 8" wide rim and any tire wider will give you a heavier steering feel at lower speeds.
Just a reminder-with an 8" wheel and larger tire you may have to adjust your Pitman arm stops, to keep the tires from making contact with the body or suspension. |
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Vman60
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 5:57 pm Post subject: Re: Old fart needs help with tire size on front. |
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| Thank you so very much for your help. |
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2017 10:10 am Post subject: Re: Old fart needs help with tire size on front. |
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You can find good used tires Cheap to run for a year or so to try out different sizes.
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