Seth
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Apr 30, 2007 12:30:14 GMT
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Does anyone know of a good supplier for narrow 15" tyres? We need (at least) one for the Saab and its fitted with 155/15's. Is this a common size for air cooled VW's? Are there any VW places that supply stock size tyres?  |
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Apr 30, 2007 12:31:47 GMT
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that is narrow. I remember thinking the 185SR15s on my Rover P5 were a challenge! My favourite back street tyre palce had them in stock though  That doesn't help you much though does it.... ...bye...  |
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Apr 30, 2007 12:54:38 GMT
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New Minis come with 175/65/15 tyres I think, probably not far off the right rolling Radius Failing that anywhere that deals with Older citroens should have a source for that size, GS`s CX`s etc all ran tall and narrow 15`s If your really lucky, you`ll find some michelin MX`s  ;D Superb tyres ;D |
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Apr 30, 2007 12:56:35 GMT
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get ur wheels banded and put something wider on. its the RR way of solving any problem
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Apr 30, 2007 13:09:39 GMT
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Citroen yes.......... CX's ran 14's or metrics. GS and GSA ran 145-15's as standard. 2CV's sometimes run 145 - 15's also and 155 15's can be found for them. Smart car tyres might fir the bill. Firestone do or did 155-15's in the F560 pattern Try www.vintagetyresupplies.comAlso www.mytyres.co.uk |
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Last Edit: Apr 30, 2007 13:13:16 GMT by stinkwheel
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markbognor
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Apr 30, 2007 13:10:22 GMT
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Firestone 155/80/15 - £39.15 From here (Second set down Columb A, row 3) ClickyI don't know this firm, just googled 155/80/15 Hope you find some. |
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Last Edit: Apr 30, 2007 14:14:06 GMT by markbognor
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Apr 30, 2007 13:16:34 GMT
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Actually on that mytres.co.uk they have toyo 310's in 155-80 R15 at only 27.10 each. BARGAIN. these are good tyres.
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Apr 30, 2007 14:01:02 GMT
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I can vouch for mytyres, they're really good. Quick delivery and dirt cheap.  |
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Apr 30, 2007 14:23:57 GMT
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Smart car fronts are pretty skinny
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Apr 30, 2007 14:27:24 GMT
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Smartcar is 145/55R15 I think, a lot of VWs with narrowed or lowered fronts run them. Definately 145 wide and 15" tall, not sure about the aspect ratio though. Mytyres are spot on, my old housemate regularly got big round parcels turning up at our house |
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Apr 30, 2007 14:32:13 GMT
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I use Firestone 145 R15's on my bug, seem to grip well and take ages to wear out.
Think they were about £25-£30 a corner.
The only problem with Smart Car tyres is they look a bit too modern and square profile for a retro car if you get what i'm saying?
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Seth
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Apr 30, 2007 17:45:23 GMT
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Thanks for all the tips people. MarkB, I called that place in Milton Keynes and they weren't that helpful - Didn't have them in stock and would take a couple of days.... Mytyres look pretty good but we need to get some quickly so can't really rely on delivery. I tried calling a local place I've never used before even though they are round the corner and they had them in stock at their other branch so looks like I'll be using them as they can get them at short notice. |
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!55X15 is the stock size for most Air-cooled 'Dubs.
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165/50/15 are pretty damn cool - eurotek sell them at about £50 a corner,m bridgestone potenzas
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I have Firestone F560 165R15s on the tank and they end up being about £50 each all in. Usually need to be ordered in though.
I always thought that these were the VW size, rather than the 155s, as most places I phoned when trying to find some asked if it was for a Beetle.
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Seth
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Well done on dragging this one back up Paul! I ended up going round to a place in West London who had some in stock. I paid £35 plus fitting a VAT so all in about £90 for a pair. I also discovered that one of the rears was a 165 and about 20mm taller than the others so that has become the spare though it was a bloody tight squeeze getting it under the seat where it lives! Handling and steering seem to have improved now |
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Hadn't seen it until earlier this evening as I've been away, but glad to hear all is now sorted out |
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Last Edit: May 3, 2007 22:55:03 GMT by Paul H
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I have Firestone F560 165R15s on the tank and they end up being about £50 each all in. Usually need to be ordered in though. I always thought that these were the VW size, rather than the 155s, as most places I phoned when trying to find some asked if it was for a Beetle. I think 155s were standard fitment on stock 4.5" steel wheels from the factory, and 165s on 'sports' wheels like Marathons and GTs which are 5.5" I seem to remember. I've got 155's on some 5.5" wheels and they look a bit oddly stretched, but means I can get full lock. The rears have 195's on which look meaty |
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