This is typical. We must remember that our cars are all at least thirty years old, and as such, our tires aren't nearly as popular as they once were. There are nearly *ten times* as many different tire sizes available today compared to thirty years ago, which makes manufacturing and stocking a major pain (and it's getting worse). Try finding either 145/80R12s or 155/80R12s today. They were found on Swifts/Metros/Sprints/Firefies for a number of years before they changed to 13" wheels, and this was only about fifteen years ago. Those cars are still found *everywhere* on the road, but very few tire manufacturers make those sizes anymore.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes Sent: April 6, 2007 6:05 PM To: Bug List Subject: [vintagvw] Finding Tires I've spent the last couple of days on a unsuccessful hunt for 165R15 VW-sized tires in my local area. _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
