Type 3 Wheels / Tyres

fwpike Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 21 Feb 2009, 6:41 pm

#696592

Would someone please advise what are the biggest tyres I can put on a 1973 Type 3 wheel? Its for the front wheels on a buggy. Thanks

Bill 0249903717

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4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 21 Feb 2009, 7:40 pm

#696608

185 in width if its the 4 1/2 inch rim

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crunchyyy Casual Dubber

20 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 24 Mar 2009, 8:35 pm

#702886

i put 195/ 55/ 15 on empi tupe 3 wheels, i think 15x 5.5?

cruiser Seriously Crusin Dubber

193 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 28 Mar 2009, 9:44 am

#703429

fwpike wrote:Would someone please advise what are the biggest tyres I can put on a 1973 Type 3 wheel? Its for the front wheels on a buggy. Thanks

Bill 0249903717

Probably different rules for each state but over here in WA the tyre shops will only put up to 175 on 4.5" rim.