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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:53 am    Post subject: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

Has anyone had any experience (either good or bad) with these tires in the link below? I'm looking for new tires for my stock '70 bug. I live in Louisiana where it's generally hot, and I'm looking for a general tire for my weekly outings. No need for performance tires. I'm just looking for a decent budget tire. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks in advance!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0096D80ZY/?coliid=I2K4BQ7ZUXBS57&colid=3TX9BF3XM0THJ
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:35 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

They look like the "Classic" brand that I got from Les Schwab, the top of the line tire store out here in the PNW. They are fine.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:54 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

Yeah, I think it's probably the same tire made by Vanderbilt just with different names. Thanks for the feedback!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:09 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

I have these and they are fine and dandy.
https://www.amazon.com/Nankang-CX668-High-Performance-Tire/dp/B004QL6ONQ
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:25 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

Thanks, gt. I'll be sure to look into those too.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:27 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

Lot's of good feedback threads on these Nexen tires (you may want to do a search):

https://simpletire.com/nexen-165-80r15-11766-tires
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:42 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

gt1953 wrote:
I have these and they are fine and dandy.
https://www.amazon.com/Nankang-CX668-High-Performance-Tire/dp/B004QL6ONQ


x2

I have these. Buy 'em from SimpleTire and it's free shipping to your door. (took 2 days to my door for me)

https://simpletire.com/nankang-p165-80r15-24205006-tires
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:52 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

Sweet! Thanks for the links and the feedback, folks.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:46 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

AlmostHeavenWV_VW wrote:
gt1953 wrote:
I have these and they are fine and dandy.
https://www.amazon.com/Nankang-CX668-High-Performance-Tire/dp/B004QL6ONQ


x2

x3

I can't remember where I bought these, but they were a great deal for the price.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:17 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

Man, y'all keep pushing me closer and closer to those Nankang CX668s.

Thanks for the input.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:55 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

gt1953 wrote:
I have these and they are fine and dandy.
https://www.amazon.com/Nankang-CX668-High-Performance-Tire/dp/B004QL6ONQ

I also have Nankang 165/80R15 on my 1970 VW, from local Discount Tire chain.

Seem fine for he street and for dragging the horse arena.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 1:21 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

Thanks, Cusser.

The owner's manual for the '70 says the tires are Ply Bias 5.60-15. Were those original size tires more closely related to a radial 155 tire instead of the 165s that most folks seem to have these days? Are we mostly using 165s because they're easier to get than 155s?
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 1:53 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

reesefuller wrote:
Thanks, Cusser.

The owner's manual for the '70 says the tires are Ply Bias 5.60-15. Were those original size tires more closely related to a radial 155 tire instead of the 165s that most folks seem to have these days? Are we mostly using 165s because they're easier to get than 155s?


Basically, yes. It seems VW 'updated' to the 165 on later models though too.
From the opening post of the "official tire guide thread"
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=294720

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The stock Beetle tire size was:
Bias plies: 5.60x15
Radial Tires: 155R15, then 165R15

The "R" is 82 series so an equivalent would be 165/82/15, most people use 165/80/15 as that is what is currently available.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 2:12 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

reesefuller wrote:
Thanks, Cusser.

The owner's manual for the '70 says the tires are Ply Bias 5.60-15. Were those original size tires more closely related to a radial 155 tire instead of the 165s that most folks seem to have these days? Are we mostly using 165s because they're easier to get than 155s?


I had the same tires on my stock rims. Good tires. No issues.

FYI. Bias-ply and Radial tires are two different types of tires. Thats why there are different numbering sequences noted.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 2:58 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

AlmostHeavenWV_VW wrote:
Basically, yes. It seems VW 'updated' to the 165 on later models though too.
From the opening post of the "official tire guide thread"
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=294720

Thanks for this info and the answer. I thought that might be the case. I'm glad to confirm it.

I have a buddy who just put 155s on his '69 bug, and he says he loves how it rides. I just can't see spending an additional $160 or so for that. I think I'm just going to stick with my tried and true 165s.

VW_Jimbo wrote:
FYI. Bias-ply and Radial tires are two different types of tires. Thats why there are different numbering sequences noted.

Thanks, Jimbo. I'll be sure to stick with the radials.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:16 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

+1 on the Nankang CX668s...I just bought a set for my new '68 and don't have many miles on them but they road just fine and I felt the car drove nicely with them. My mechanic had zero problems mounting and balancing them. They're made in Taiwan, not mainland China, so quality should (in theory) be better. Time will tell.

The 165s were just a wee too big for the spare tire well though but fortunately they make the same tire in a 145 size that fits great.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:48 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

themrfreeze wrote:
The 165s were just a wee too big for the spare tire well though but fortunately they make the same tire in a 145 size that fits great.

I didn't even think about a 165 not fitting as a spare. My spare (dead as can be) is probably an original 5.60-15. I guess I'll need to look into a 145 for that job. Thanks for the advice.

One last question: Has anyone heard of 155/80R15s that are worth looking into without breaking the bank? (That seems like it would address my spare issue too.) I'm a fan of the skinnier tire look, but I'm an even bigger fan of not paying through the nose for tires!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:44 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

165s certainly fit in the “Frunk”
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:46 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

docdanracy wrote:
165s certainly fit in the “Frunk”

Thanks, docdanracy! That's comforting.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:05 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 tire suggestion Reply with quote

I've been looking at tires for my 74 fat chick vert. If I buy a set, they will likely be the Nexen SB802 in 165/80R15. They generally get decent reviews and are reasonably priced.
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