Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
Yeah, thanks for the heads up guys. I found the screwed up time/date when I tried to update my computer using the MS update feature ...and then my A/V software started telling me my subscription was expiredI was out of town for a week and I guess the gnomes had a field day Thanks again Mike - Original Message - From: Chuck Kuecker To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 19:55 Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires Hey, Mike, Check your computer - this was dated 09/01/2004 06:36 according to Thunderbird. If yours is OK, mine is fried... :( Chuck Kuecker Mike wrote: My search for stock size tires brought me to my local Pep Boys ...check your phone book for listings in your area ...I was able to purchase a set of Brazilian-made Goodyear tires in the stock size. The tire itself doesn't have a Goodyear brand on it but the stick-on label indicates they are made by Goodyear of Brazil. I think these are the actual OEM factory tires put on the Brazil Bugs still being produced down there. - Original Message - From: Nicholas Stokes To: Bug List Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 17:37 Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1514 - Release Date: 6/23/2008 7:17 AM -- ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
Hey, Mike, Check your computer - this was dated 09/01/2004 06:36 according to Thunderbird. If yours is OK, mine is fried... :( Chuck Kuecker Mike wrote: My search for stock size tires brought me to my local Pep Boys ...check your phone book for listings in your area ...I was able to purchase a set of Brazilian-made Goodyear tires in the stock size. The tire itself doesn't have a Goodyear brand on it but the stick-on label indicates they are made by Goodyear of Brazil. I think these are the actual OEM factory tires put on the Brazil Bugs still being produced down there. - Original Message - From: Nicholas Stokes To: Bug List Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 17:37 Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1514 - Release Date: 6/23/2008 7:17 AM ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
My search for stock size tires brought me to my local Pep Boys ...check your phone book for listings in your area ...I was able to purchase a set of Brazilian-made Goodyear tires in the stock size. The tire itself doesn't have a Goodyear brand on it but the stick-on label indicates they are made by Goodyear of Brazil. I think these are the actual OEM factory tires put on the Brazil Bugs still being produced down there. - Original Message - From: Nicholas Stokes To: Bug List Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 17:37 Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. On the third business day after the order, UPS brought them to my door. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes Dub~Tunes radio page: http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires Brazilian Beetle
They still produce Combi's or busses but not Fuscas or Beetles. Technically not since Halloween 1986, reopening of the plant intending to make another 50,000 was done around 1991 but closed doors after 1500 were made, June 1996. 3,000,000 were made in Brazil though. Brien -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 4:37 AM To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires My search for stock size tires brought me to my local Pep Boys ...check your phone book for listings in your area ...I was able to purchase a set of Brazilian-made Goodyear tires in the stock size. The tire itself doesn't have a Goodyear brand on it but the stick-on label indicates they are made by Goodyear of Brazil. I think these are the actual OEM factory tires put on the Brazil Bugs still being produced down there. - Original Message - From: Nicholas Stokes To: Bug List Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 17:37 Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. On the third business day after the order, UPS brought them to my door. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes Dub~Tunes radio page: http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
Just adding my two cents for interest purposes only. In Pakistan we get VW tyres of the 'General' brand. This was a German brand but now its products are locally manufactured. Since the last few years, the company has been only producing the VW size (5.00/5.60 15) in limited batches as they find sales low. The tyres are cross plies and have tubes inside. They are not exactly safe but give quite a vintage look to the ride which I love. Only wish they were whitewalls! Had put a set of brand new Generals put on my daily driven 68 almost ten years ago. They are ok for not too adventurous drives but the side walls are starting to crack. Recently we have had new Nexen brand tyres too. Korean I believe. Have heard good things about them from enthusiasts but these are tubeless and the chances of finding good original steel wheels which would retain air are thin. Besides these we do have a load of tyres coming in as scrap from quite a few countries. Its no problem finding the 15 inch style but I guess the thin ones are tricky. Plus second hand tyres always have problems.some are retreaded, some hardened from prolonged storage while some develop bubbles in the side walls after a few months use. Have to look for a set for my ragtop project.was inclined towards the cross plies for the vintage touch. Hope a set is still available. Will find out. Best regards, Asad Karachi, Pakistan. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:57:46 -0700 Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires because after 35,000 they get boring. - Original Message - From: Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List' vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 5:24 PM Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug TiresMy off brand Arizonian tires routinely give me 50,000+ miles on a tire I pay $33 each for! I say it every time this thread comes up and still am the sole responder using these tires. Brien-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:14 PM To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires That's what my local Tire City told me. I bought a set of Dunlops there for my '70 about six! years ago but they told me none of the major manufacturers were making that size anymore but they could order Kumho or Nankang. He told me that many now use TireRack to order the off-brands. Nick On Jun 18, 2008, at 2:40 AM, Gerald V. Livingston II wrote: *IF* you can grab the right person at your local Discount Tire they can order any tire made by any manufacturer's line that they carry. Even if not normally imported. My '66 has Continental Euro spec 195/60-15 on the back and 175/55-15 on the front. I'll be going to a 155 on the front as soon as I verify clearances and get my Centerline wheels to quit leaking. G2 Bert Knupp wrote: Volks, I ran into this problem last year in trying to find a set for my 1970. Like Nick, I ended up with 5 new Kumhos that seem to be fine. I actually ordered them through a local Firestone tire store. I believe that Mid- Americ! a Motorworks in Illinois also sells Kumho tires by mail o! rder. Th e tires are Made in China by Kumho, a Korean company (!). My local shop proclaimed them fresh, though, not showing any signs of warehouse aging. I learned at the time that 165/75-R15 and the squatter 165/80-R15 tires are made in the UK by B. F. Goodrich, but they are difficult to find. Goodrich reportedly does not import them to the US, though several private dealers do so. Bert Knupp in Music City USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 4:37 PM To: Bug List Subject: [vintagvw] Bug TiresAbout a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 16! 5/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
*IF* you can grab the right person at your local Discount Tire they can order any tire made by any manufacturer's line that they carry. Even if not normally imported. My '66 has Continental Euro spec 195/60-15 on the back and 175/55-15 on the front. I'll be going to a 155 on the front as soon as I verify clearances and get my Centerline wheels to quit leaking. G2 Bert Knupp wrote: Volks, I ran into this problem last year in trying to find a set for my 1970. Like Nick, I ended up with 5 new Kumhos that seem to be fine. I actually ordered them through a local Firestone tire store. I believe that Mid-America Motorworks in Illinois also sells Kumho tires by mail order. The tires are Made in China by Kumho, a Korean company (!). My local shop proclaimed them fresh, though, not showing any signs of warehouse aging. I learned at the time that 165/75-R15 and the squatter 165/80-R15 tires are made in the UK by B. F. Goodrich, but they are difficult to find. Goodrich reportedly does not import them to the US, though several private dealers do so. Bert Knupp in Music City USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 4:37 PM To: Bug List Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
My off brand Arizonian tires routinely give me 50,000+ miles on a tire I pay $33 each for! I say it every time this thread comes up and still am the sole responder using these tires. Brien -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:14 PM To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires That's what my local Tire City told me. I bought a set of Dunlops there for my '70 about six years ago but they told me none of the major manufacturers were making that size anymore but they could order Kumho or Nankang. He told me that many now use TireRack to order the off-brands. Nick On Jun 18, 2008, at 2:40 AM, Gerald V. Livingston II wrote: *IF* you can grab the right person at your local Discount Tire they can order any tire made by any manufacturer's line that they carry. Even if not normally imported. My '66 has Continental Euro spec 195/60-15 on the back and 175/55-15 on the front. I'll be going to a 155 on the front as soon as I verify clearances and get my Centerline wheels to quit leaking. G2 Bert Knupp wrote: Volks, I ran into this problem last year in trying to find a set for my 1970. Like Nick, I ended up with 5 new Kumhos that seem to be fine. I actually ordered them through a local Firestone tire store. I believe that Mid- America Motorworks in Illinois also sells Kumho tires by mail order. The tires are Made in China by Kumho, a Korean company (!). My local shop proclaimed them fresh, though, not showing any signs of warehouse aging. I learned at the time that 165/75-R15 and the squatter 165/80-R15 tires are made in the UK by B. F. Goodrich, but they are difficult to find. Goodrich reportedly does not import them to the US, though several private dealers do so. Bert Knupp in Music City USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 4:37 PM To: Bug List Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
Brien, No tire supply store, either local or on line that I have found has listed Arizonian tires. Nick On Jun 18, 2008, at 8:24 PM, Brien wrote: My off brand Arizonian tires routinely give me 50,000+ miles on a tire I pay $33 each for! I say it every time this thread comes up and still am the sole responder using these tires. Brien -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:14 PM To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires That's what my local Tire City told me. I bought a set of Dunlops there for my '70 about six years ago but they told me none of the major manufacturers were making that size anymore but they could order Kumho or Nankang. He told me that many now use TireRack to order the off-brands. Nick On Jun 18, 2008, at 2:40 AM, Gerald V. Livingston II wrote: *IF* you can grab the right person at your local Discount Tire they can order any tire made by any manufacturer's line that they carry. Even if not normally imported. My '66 has Continental Euro spec 195/60-15 on the back and 175/55-15 on the front. I'll be going to a 155 on the front as soon as I verify clearances and get my Centerline wheels to quit leaking. G2 Bert Knupp wrote: Volks, I ran into this problem last year in trying to find a set for my 1970. Like Nick, I ended up with 5 new Kumhos that seem to be fine. I actually ordered them through a local Firestone tire store. I believe that Mid- America Motorworks in Illinois also sells Kumho tires by mail order. The tires are Made in China by Kumho, a Korean company (!). My local shop proclaimed them fresh, though, not showing any signs of warehouse aging. I learned at the time that 165/75-R15 and the squatter 165/80-R15 tires are made in the UK by B. F. Goodrich, but they are difficult to find. Goodrich reportedly does not import them to the US, though several private dealers do so. Bert Knupp in Music City USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 4:37 PM To: Bug List Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
Brien, That's cause nobody else has ever seen them!...LOL! And you *must* live in Arizona? so, should I drive to Az. to get these or can I order them delivered from your favorite tire shop? Cheers, dave -- --- Enough sunlight reaches the Earth *every* hour to meet the world's energy demand for an entire year.so, what do we do with it? On Wed, 18 Jun 2008, Brien wrote: My off brand Arizonian tires routinely give me 50,000+ miles on a tire I pay $33 each for! I say it every time this thread comes up and still am the sole responder using these tires. Brien -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:14 PM To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires That's what my local Tire City told me. I bought a set of Dunlops there for my '70 about six years ago but they told me none of the major manufacturers were making that size anymore but they could order Kumho or Nankang. He told me that many now use TireRack to order the off-brands. Nick On Jun 18, 2008, at 2:40 AM, Gerald V. Livingston II wrote: *IF* you can grab the right person at your local Discount Tire they can order any tire made by any manufacturer's line that they carry. Even if not normally imported. My '66 has Continental Euro spec 195/60-15 on the back and 175/55-15 on the front. I'll be going to a 155 on the front as soon as I verify clearances and get my Centerline wheels to quit leaking. G2 Bert Knupp wrote: Volks, I ran into this problem last year in trying to find a set for my 1970. Like Nick, I ended up with 5 new Kumhos that seem to be fine. I actually ordered them through a local Firestone tire store. I believe that Mid- America Motorworks in Illinois also sells Kumho tires by mail order. The tires are Made in China by Kumho, a Korean company (!). My local shop proclaimed them fresh, though, not showing any signs of warehouse aging. I learned at the time that 165/75-R15 and the squatter 165/80-R15 tires are made in the UK by B. F. Goodrich, but they are difficult to find. Goodrich reportedly does not import them to the US, though several private dealers do so. Bert Knupp in Music City USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 4:37 PM To: Bug List Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
Ha ha I live in San Diego and get them here off the shelf at my local Discount Tire. Just sent link though -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave C. Bolen Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 6:43 PM To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires Brien, That's cause nobody else has ever seen them!...LOL! And you *must* live in Arizona? so, should I drive to Az. to get these or can I order them delivered from your favorite tire shop? Cheers, dave -- --- Enough sunlight reaches the Earth *every* hour to meet the world's energy demand for an entire year.so, what do we do with it? On Wed, 18 Jun 2008, Brien wrote: My off brand Arizonian tires routinely give me 50,000+ miles on a tire I pay $33 each for! I say it every time this thread comes up and still am the sole responder using these tires. Brien -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:14 PM To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires That's what my local Tire City told me. I bought a set of Dunlops there for my '70 about six years ago but they told me none of the major manufacturers were making that size anymore but they could order Kumho or Nankang. He told me that many now use TireRack to order the off-brands. Nick On Jun 18, 2008, at 2:40 AM, Gerald V. Livingston II wrote: *IF* you can grab the right person at your local Discount Tire they can order any tire made by any manufacturer's line that they carry. Even if not normally imported. My '66 has Continental Euro spec 195/60-15 on the back and 175/55-15 on the front. I'll be going to a 155 on the front as soon as I verify clearances and get my Centerline wheels to quit leaking. G2 Bert Knupp wrote: Volks, I ran into this problem last year in trying to find a set for my 1970. Like Nick, I ended up with 5 new Kumhos that seem to be fine. I actually ordered them through a local Firestone tire store. I believe that Mid- America Motorworks in Illinois also sells Kumho tires by mail order. The tires are Made in China by Kumho, a Korean company (!). My local shop proclaimed them fresh, though, not showing any signs of warehouse aging. I learned at the time that 165/75-R15 and the squatter 165/80-R15 tires are made in the UK by B. F. Goodrich, but they are difficult to find. Goodrich reportedly does not import them to the US, though several private dealers do so. Bert Knupp in Music City USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 4:37 PM To: Bug List Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
While this may not be for everyone, check out the stock fitment for Smart Fortwos. They run a staggered fitment, with 145/65R15s (155/60R15s on newer models) up front and 175/55R15s out back. Available in Continental and Bridgestone. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: June 17, 2008 2:37 PM To: Bug List Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. On the third business day after the order, UPS brought them to my door. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes Dub~Tunes radio page: http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
because after 35,000 they get boring. - Original Message - From: Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List' vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 5:24 PM Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires My off brand Arizonian tires routinely give me 50,000+ miles on a tire I pay $33 each for! I say it every time this thread comes up and still am the sole responder using these tires. Brien -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:14 PM To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires That's what my local Tire City told me. I bought a set of Dunlops there for my '70 about six years ago but they told me none of the major manufacturers were making that size anymore but they could order Kumho or Nankang. He told me that many now use TireRack to order the off-brands. Nick On Jun 18, 2008, at 2:40 AM, Gerald V. Livingston II wrote: *IF* you can grab the right person at your local Discount Tire they can order any tire made by any manufacturer's line that they carry. Even if not normally imported. My '66 has Continental Euro spec 195/60-15 on the back and 175/55-15 on the front. I'll be going to a 155 on the front as soon as I verify clearances and get my Centerline wheels to quit leaking. G2 Bert Knupp wrote: Volks, I ran into this problem last year in trying to find a set for my 1970. Like Nick, I ended up with 5 new Kumhos that seem to be fine. I actually ordered them through a local Firestone tire store. I believe that Mid- America Motorworks in Illinois also sells Kumho tires by mail order. The tires are Made in China by Kumho, a Korean company (!). My local shop proclaimed them fresh, though, not showing any signs of warehouse aging. I learned at the time that 165/75-R15 and the squatter 165/80-R15 tires are made in the UK by B. F. Goodrich, but they are difficult to find. Goodrich reportedly does not import them to the US, though several private dealers do so. Bert Knupp in Music City USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 4:37 PM To: Bug List Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
[vintagvw] Bug Tires
About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. On the third business day after the order, UPS brought them to my door. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes Dub~Tunes radio page: http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
Discount Tire: Arizonian Brand - Metric 165 size and for price, and quality I've stopped shopping elsewhere. Brien -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 2:37 PM To: Bug List Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. On the third business day after the order, UPS brought them to my door. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes Dub~Tunes radio page: http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
Volks, I ran into this problem last year in trying to find a set for my 1970. Like Nick, I ended up with 5 new Kumhos that seem to be fine. I actually ordered them through a local Firestone tire store. I believe that Mid-America Motorworks in Illinois also sells Kumho tires by mail order. The tires are Made in China by Kumho, a Korean company (!). My local shop proclaimed them fresh, though, not showing any signs of warehouse aging. I learned at the time that 165/75-R15 and the squatter 165/80-R15 tires are made in the UK by B. F. Goodrich, but they are difficult to find. Goodrich reportedly does not import them to the US, though several private dealers do so. Bert Knupp in Music City USA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 4:37 PM To: Bug List Subject: [vintagvw] Bug Tires About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where I ordered a set by Kumho to be dropped-shipped to the local dealer. These tires seem to work just fine. Last week she had a flat, causing the tire to be ruined. Not only was the tire not available locally, all the major net companies listed the Kumho as back-ordered. While searching I was directed to an eBay advertisement for those tires. This ad from Buy Wheels Today of Cincinnati, OH showed about 30 available. Knowing I needed a set for the other Bug in the garage as well as the replacement, I ordered five. Where are other folks buying their tires these days? Nick Stokes Dub~Tunes radio page: http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
