anyone know?
cheers
Costa...
XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Whats the lowest profile 165\'s x 15 come in?
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
That is the profile 165.
you mean whats the lowest profile 15 inch tyres come in
Ive seen 195 x 45 and 205 x 40 as well but they ride like a buggar
What size rims do you have on the car.
you mean whats the lowest profile 15 inch tyres come in
Ive seen 195 x 45 and 205 x 40 as well but they ride like a buggar
What size rims do you have on the car.
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true
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XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Ive got the standard rims 15"
ok maybe i should be clearer whats the lowest side profile u can get for 165 x 15's
i know the stock its 165x15x55 and it is what i have
but wondering can u get 165x15x 45?
ok maybe i should be clearer whats the lowest side profile u can get for 165 x 15's
i know the stock its 165x15x55 and it is what i have
but wondering can u get 165x15x 45?
Volkspower Seriously Crusin Dubber
118 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
Got to pick you up there Dave. 165 is the width, not the profile. My tyre joint tells me that the lowest profile 165 available is a standard 165R15, 175/65R15 are available. Smart car tyres are available in (I think) 145/65R15.
XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
so are the 165's standard on beetles 165 x 55 or 165 x 65?
So without going to 145's cos i want these for the rears
You cant get 165's in a 45 profile?
So without going to 145's cos i want these for the rears
You cant get 165's in a 45 profile?
HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!
3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
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bitemeoz Officially Full-On Dubber
355 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
i believe 165's only come in 1 profile. i was enquiring about this a while back with a mate who owns a tyre shop and thats what he told me. maybe asks antiquetyres.com.au
62deluxe Custom Title Time!
1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
Volkspower is right, 165 is the width, the second number is the sidewall height expressed as a percentage of the width, the last number is obviuosly the diameter.
So a 165/65-15 has a side wall 65% as high as its width, that is why a 165/65-15 is a lower profile than a 205/65-15. I'm not sure if a 165/65-15 exists though, doubt it.
A standard replacement type tyre for a bug is either a 155/sr-15 or a 165/sr-15. The sr is roughly the equivalent of 80% (i think).
A 165/45-15 would be like a rubber band (if it existed, which I'm sure it doesn't)
Sizes also vary between brands, eg, a Michelin 165/sr-15 is alot narrower and lower in profile than say a Hankook 165/sr-15, all very confusing hey?
Hope this makes sense🙂
[Edited on 9-9-2004 by 62deluxe]
So a 165/65-15 has a side wall 65% as high as its width, that is why a 165/65-15 is a lower profile than a 205/65-15. I'm not sure if a 165/65-15 exists though, doubt it.
A standard replacement type tyre for a bug is either a 155/sr-15 or a 165/sr-15. The sr is roughly the equivalent of 80% (i think).
A 165/45-15 would be like a rubber band (if it existed, which I'm sure it doesn't)
Sizes also vary between brands, eg, a Michelin 165/sr-15 is alot narrower and lower in profile than say a Hankook 165/sr-15, all very confusing hey?
Hope this makes sense🙂
[Edited on 9-9-2004 by 62deluxe]
XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
Thanks for the info man
i just got the dilemma of putting the 135's on the front it sits a lot lower than the back im thinking either winding down the rear another notch or a lower prifile tyre at the rear
hmmm i think its easier to wind it another notch
i just got the dilemma of putting the 135's on the front it sits a lot lower than the back im thinking either winding down the rear another notch or a lower prifile tyre at the rear
hmmm i think its easier to wind it another notch
57kombi Hannover Elder
2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I am looking for some low profile 165 x 15's.
They now only come in one size which is about 80.
I am after a 165 x 55, or 65 x 15 but no one does them.Every tyre place I talk to tell me that only Hankook, Nankank and Yokohama are the only ones making 165 x 15 tyres and they only come in one size profile which woks out to be about 80.
Cheers
Dave
[Edited on 9-9-2004 by 57kombi]
They now only come in one size which is about 80.
I am after a 165 x 55, or 65 x 15 but no one does them.Every tyre place I talk to tell me that only Hankook, Nankank and Yokohama are the only ones making 165 x 15 tyres and they only come in one size profile which woks out to be about 80.
Cheers
Dave
[Edited on 9-9-2004 by 57kombi]
buzzbug Praise the lowered
1,992 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
i have seen 165/50/15
they are a falken, and cost $150 each.
that is from bob jane.
they are a falken, and cost $150 each.
that is from bob jane.
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
sweet thanks man
handycam king of something
1,338 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
wind it down a nother noch 🙂🙂 LLLLLOOOOWWW is the way 2 go costa
XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism
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hehehe well its going down on Saturday 😉
Freddie Fender Officially Full-On Dubber
328 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
Beware going too low a profile tyre, there is far less protection for the rim with these 40 and 45 profile tyres. This means that any bump transfers the shock into the rim and the car. We're talking buckled rims here, around $100 to get straightened each time it happens. Roads are crap around here, low profile tyres and nice looking rims suffer too much damage. A 60 or 65 profile has a much better cushioning effect for the rim and is a better, more intelligent option for the road. 30 or 40 are great for rally flat surfaces, no bumps.......As a side benefit the bigger tyres are much easier on the wallet too.
57kombi Hannover Elder
2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Buzzbug.
I have tried bob jane here in Adelaide and they cant get the Falken tyres,
Do you have the phone number of the one near you so I can call them.
Cheers
Dave
I have tried bob jane here in Adelaide and they cant get the Falken tyres,
Do you have the phone number of the one near you so I can call them.
Cheers
Dave
57 Chook Shed Custom Title Time!
1,021 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·
I really don`t believe a 165/50/15 exists.
I`ve seen 175/55/15`s which I think SMART cars are fitted with, I think it was a UK site though so have to check with an Aussie tyre specialist.
I`ve seen 175/55/15`s which I think SMART cars are fitted with, I think it was a UK site though so have to check with an Aussie tyre specialist.
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type82e Wolfsburg Wizard
591 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
also when you go down in profile your revs increase as you have a smaller rolling diameter
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