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June 28, 2008, 1:47 pm
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Hi

I own a '68 Volkswagon automatic bug and need new tires.  The tire
size is 165R/15, but they've discontinued that tire size and people at
Firestone & Goodyear shops couldn't tell me what size tire I needed.
Can someone recommend a replacement size?

Thanks a lot,

Mig

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June 28, 2008, 2:03 pm
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Re: ? tire size '68 bug

mig wrote:

http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=BWT0006

Be sure to get inner tubes, too.

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June 28, 2008, 6:32 pm
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Re: ? tire size '68 bug



I use tubeless on my '59. Stock rims. I'm told (8 years ago) that it is save
enough as long as the car isn't thrown around the corner (ie. normal
use/drive)

Roger



 

Joey Tribiani Contact options for registered users 's Avatar posted on
June 29, 2008, 12:06 am
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might need the tubes on a volkswagon, but on a volkswagen, all the fatties
have the beadlock rims for tubeless tires...

to the OP, if your local tire guys are too lazy to help you out, several
folks have posted links...here's another:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?width=165%2F&ratio=80&diameter=15&skipOver=true&autoYear=1968&diameter=15&sortCode=37001&autoModel=Beetle&skipOver=true&ratio=80&autoMake=Volkswagen&minLoad=S&autoModClar=&minSpeedRating=R&width=165%2F&vehicleSearch=true&startIndex=0&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&speed_rating=R&speed_rating=S&speed_rating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating= (Y)&RunFlat=All&loadRank=2

if you like the classic look of whitewalls(and wide whitewalls) try
www.cokertire.com
http://store.coker.com/search.php?mode=search&by_title=Y&by_shortdescr=Y&by_fulldescr=Y&substring=165R15  



 

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June 28, 2008, 2:30 pm
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?width=165%2F&ratio=&diameter=15&skipOver=true&autoYear=1971&diameter=15&sortCode=37000&autoModel=Beetle&skipOver=true&ratio=&autoMake=Volkswagen&minLoad=S&autoModClar=&minSpeedRating=R&width=165%2F&vehicleSearch=true&startIndex=0&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&speed_rating=R&speed_rating=S&speed_rating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating= (Y)&RunFlat=All&loadRank=2

Both Firestone and Goodyear should have been able to special order tires for
you. The size isn't discontinued (yet), just their brand is. Must have been
too busy to make any extra effort for a customer?
Andy




 

dave AKA vwdoc1 Contact options for registered users 's Avatar posted on
June 28, 2008, 4:49 pm
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Re: ? tire size '68 bug

Well I am not sure how good they are but jcwhitney.com has some tires in
that size
http://www.jcwhitney.com/REPLACEMENT-RADIAL-TIRES/GP_2017661_N_111+10201+600010307_10101.jcw
Buy 3 and get 1 free.
Also there might be some coupons for discounts on prices and shipping too!

just another option for you!  ;-)
--
later,
(One out of many daves)

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?width=165%2F&ratio=&diameter=15&skipOver=true&autoYear=1971&diameter=15&sortCode=37000&autoModel=Beetle&skipOver=true&ratio=&autoMake=Volkswagen&minLoad=S&autoModClar=&minSpeedRating=R&width=165%2F&vehicleSearch=true&startIndex=0&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&speed_rating=R&speed_rating=S&speed_rating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating= (Y)&RunFlat=All&loadRank=2


 

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