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mattie182 Wolfsburg Wizard

466 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#283652
What would be the best size tyre for the front of my buggy with 15in rims??



mat
Once you go flat, you never go back!!!!!!

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#283812
I have bridgestone 225 75 series on 15 x 6's,as fitted to Holden rodeo's etc ......... this is a good size.

Also depends on your rear tyre size ??


Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#283885
I run run 235/75R15's. Alot of the guys run that size on the front, it is a popular size and easy to get tyres in that size.

With some minor clearancing of the body and pan flanges at the front, I have an almost stock turning circle.
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
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Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#283927
It all depends on what your going to use it for-

Sand, road, mud, racing or all of the above.

I use a 650 x15 yokohama 825 on one car (racing mostly) and 215x15 on another(mostly road). What Craig and Wes use also suits what they do, so what you need to do is work out what your gunna use the car for.

WABaja Call ME when you need a TOW

824 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·

#285441
I run Yokohaha Guardex RV 215 80R15 Directionals on standard width 4 stud VW wheels...
They're tall enough to swap with a rear tyre if I get one spiked, miles from no where, then I only need carry one tall standard spare for trips away...
I hate to admit it, but man, I think you're right....

64vwmark Fahrvergnugen

930 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#285730
I have bridgestone wrangler TG's on mine (actually 185/14's) which are suited to off road use and have a mud tread. They range in sizes from 14 to 16 inch. See pics below....

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manx020 Casual Dubber

46 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#286758
I use 225/75R15 Wranglers on the Manx but i will change to 215/85R15`s very shortly. You will need a body lift to run 15`s on the front of your buggy. Before I lifted mine, 185R14`s used to snip the wires off the indicators at full bump....
cheers,
rick
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mattie182 Wolfsburg Wizard

466 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#286834
Already got 3in lift kit!!


Rick, email me please




mat
Once you go flat, you never go back!!!!!!