[T3] tires.

[Keith Park]

I think I got the Kumho's for $80ea,
i was pretty happy with the last set, they did
finally slip belts near the end of their
useful life but until then they were the 
best tires Ive had on the car, and I haul alot of heavy
stuff with it and tow stuff often.

Keith


Topnotch Restorations
topnotch at nycap.rr.com
http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
71 Squareback  "Hothe"
65 Notchback  "El Baja Rojo"
93 RX7  "Redstur"
87 Golf  "Winterat"
 
-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
On Behalf Of 73 squareback Cincy
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 12:47 AM
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] tires.

good to know keith. ill cockers is like a extra 100 bucks. i might to 
the extra mile then since i wouldnt mind going 70mph :) thanks yall for 
the info be4 i spend my money.
Chris537

On 2/11/2016 11:09 PM, Keith Park wrote:
> What size are the rims?  if they are 4.5" then your choices are limited,
if
> they are 5.5" that opens up more choices in the major brands.
>
> Topnotch Restorations
> topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
> 71 Squareback  "Hothe"
> 65 Notchback  "El Baja Rojo"
> 93 RX7  "Redstur"
> 87 Golf  "Winterat"
>   
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: type3-vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
> On Behalf Of 73 squareback Cincy
> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 10:06 PM
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] tires.
>
> Their going on these rims...
> http://i66.tinypic.com/s4w5s7.jpg
> that is what is still on it! 17 years later :)
> Chris537
>
> On 2/11/2016 9:47 PM, 73 squareback Cincy wrote:
>> i drive it no more than 100-200 miles a year but i was eyeballing some
>> nankang tires...
>> I hear ppl talking about them. something that isnt gonna rape me and
>> make my SB drivable.
>> Any info appreciated.
>> Chris537
>>
>>
>> On 2/11/2016 9:42 PM, Keith Park wrote:
>>> Thats the right tire size, just make  sure you dont get junk tires,
>>> most of what little is out there is no good.
>>>
>>> In cincinnati, you could still get the Kumho special buy tires at
>>> the discount tire stores a couple years ago, Federal's might still be
>>> available, Vled's are good but very $$
>>>
>>> Keith
>>>
>>>
>>> Topnotch Restorations
>>> topnotch at nycap.rr.com
>>> http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
>>> 71 Squareback  "Hothe"
>>> 65 Notchback  "El Baja Rojo"
>>> 93 RX7  "Redstur"
>>> 87 Golf  "Winterat"
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: type3-vwtype3.org
>>> [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
>>> On Behalf Of 73 squareback Cincy
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 9:36 PM
>>> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
>>> Subject: [T3] tires.
>>>
>>> Was gonna order tires today. and i had to redo my email client since i
>>> had to reinstall windows...
>>>
>>> Im looking at 165/80/15
>>> is this equivalent to a 165SR15... This is going on my 73 squaqreback to
>>> get this dude back on the road...
>>> This is what i remember what i need but i thought id ask before buying 4
>>> tires...
>>> everything is stock on the front and rear...
>>>
>>> Let me know and we will retred this dude and start rebuilding the carbs
>>> in a week or two and have a running Type3 back on the road again.
>>>
>>> Thanks yall!
>>> Chris537
>>>
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