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 [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
