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VW 057 Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Jul 2007 ·

#602579
Who sells 135/15" tyres in sydney? need them for a lowered bug.
What is the lowest profile in that size available?
my local tyre guy says "cant get em".
I have been told by others they are available.
Do 125's exist? Looking for the lowest profile possible

Help please

[ Edited on 18-7-2007 by VW 057 ]
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VW 057 Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Jul 2007 ·

#602598
80 profile is 110mm sidewall, still a bit too tall.
I wonder if they do a 40 or 45 profile???
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dvs_vw Wolfsburg Wizard

433 posts · joined Sep 2006 ·

#602623
that would be a tiny sidewall for a skinny tyre, the 135R15 that Nangkang do which are the ones mentioned above I think, are fine for lowered bugs, its what everyone runs, unless u are mega low then the conti's are the go!

I think the 125 is a michellin(sp).

or go the 145/65/15 Conti Smart tyres, but its a whole different look, more modern less vintage!

How low is this car and what look do you want?

[ Edited on 18-7-2007 by dvs_vw ]

Karosserie Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Jul 2007 ·

#602626
I had a pair of Michelin 135/15s. They were too chunky so I got rid of them. I went for a 145/65/15 Bridgestone b340. they also do wider tyres in the same pattern.


Karosserie Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Jul 2007 ·

#602630
125s do exist and are commonly used as spare wheel spacesavers. they dont recommend you do over 80kmh with them.

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#602640
Early Citeron's had 125 and 135s as standard
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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#602645
Space savers are a $500+ tyre according to Bob Jane and Discount Tyres.

I run Nankang 145/65/15 with no problems.

filbury Casual Dubber

25 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#602649
i run 125 michelin tyres on the front of my bug and have had no problems with them. They are a full rated tyre and are not speed limited like the space saver tyres, (though they are a tad dear) the local tyrepower outlet got them in for a mate of mines rod and he never used them. Phil

GASBNR Fahrvergnugen

894 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#602675
I have the 135's mich on 4.5 rims up front of the KG, there OK but I wouldn't want to stop in a hurry.
I also have the 145 Cont'ies on 5.5 gasburners, they have a lot more tyre on the road and a lower profile.
your choice dude.
All bought here in Melburg
SORRY BOUT THAT!

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#602679
Any tyre place should be able to get you in a set of 135 Nangkangs. If they can't they're too lazy. If in doubt, contact Gateway tyres at East Gosford - they have always got them in for me. About $90 a tyre.

VWMA Editor Custom Title Time!

1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#602699
135s? Cheap as chips, and work well with drop spindles on a standard King&Link Beetle. Beaurepairs in Qld (and I'm sure other states) has Nangkangs for $85. Collected a pair last week, put them on the Beetle 2.5" drop spindles and they work a treat.

VW 057 Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Jul 2007 ·

#602702
dvs_vw wrote:that would be a tiny sidewall for a skinny tyre, the 135R15 that Nangkang do which are the ones mentioned above I think, are fine for lowered bugs, its what everyone runs, unless u are mega low then the conti's are the go!

I think the 125 is a michellin(sp).

or go the 145/65/15 Conti Smart tyres, but its a whole different look, more modern less vintage!

How low is this car and what look do you want?

[ Edited on 18-7-2007 by dvs_vw ]
on the deck, looking for as much clearance as possible.
dont mind the look of a really low profile on a rat.
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VW 057 Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Jul 2007 ·

#602705
empikg wrote:I have the 135's mich on 4.5 rims up front of the KG, there OK but I wouldn't want to stop in a hurry.
I also have the 145 Cont'ies on 5.5 gasburners, they have a lot more tyre on the road and a lower profile.
your choice dude.
All bought here in Melburg
have you got a pic of the contis on gasburners, exactly the combination i want to go with.
sounds cool, love to take a look.

cheers
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frenzix Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,742 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#602713
you should be able to order them from any good tyre shop
www.nkcrew.com.au

GASBNR Fahrvergnugen

894 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#602834
u2u sent with pics of 145's
SORRY BOUT THAT!

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#603489
Hi

Not wanting to be a wet blanket, but are you aware that fitting tyres smaller that those originally specified for you car is illegal.

From the NSW RTA, "Front wheels. The lesser of each front wheel shall be:
i) no wider than the maximum permitted for rear wheels on your vehicle or 204mm;
ii) no narrower than 70% of that fitted to the rear wheels; and
iii) no narrower than a standard wheel fitted to the your vehicle as original equipment."

and "The outside diameter of the wheel and tyre combination must be no more than 15mm over the largest diameter wheel and tyre combination specified for the vehicle and not more than 15mm below the smallest diameter wheel and tyre combination specified for the vehicle."

Steve

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#603558
thats mainly for insurance purposes
ive got a set of 18" chrome zepters under the house (that i need to sell if anyones interested) that i had on my bug a few years ago and i got pulled up by the cops who were picking on all the boy racers that night and all they could get me for was excessive exhaust noise LOL

-Joel