1973 L Bug owners Manual handy anyone?

modnrod Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Mar 2011 · 24 Dec 2012, 8:42 pm

#936863

Gday.
We have some pretty pedantic rules over here sometimes regarding mods.
Basically, I'm asking if anyone has the Owners Manual for this model, could they please tell me what THE BOOK LISTS as standard tyre fitment?
165R15?
5.60-15?
6.00-15?
This will determine what rims/tyres I can use.
Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Dave

EDIT: Apparently I have a tyre placard somewhere? 🤪
Anybody seen one on these vehicles? I know it can be a bit hit and miss.
Thanks again.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Dec 2012, 9:20 pm

#936864

I have a copy but wont b able to advise until 15 Jan

Prettty sure it says 165 x 15 tyers but the rims r 4 .5J

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

cesiumfrog Seriously Crusin Dubber

161 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 24 Dec 2012, 9:32 pm

#936867

normal wheels 4 1/2 J x 15 155 SR15 radial tyre 5.60 or 6.00- 15 4PR cross ply tyre
sports wheels 5 1/2 J x 15 175/70 SR 15

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Dec 2012, 9:04 am

#936901

Hi

As above but this is out of the book.

You will notice that the wheel base is listed incorrectly.

I'm not sure if VW fitted tyre placards to cars that this early

Steve

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 25 Dec 2012, 9:34 am

#936903

You can view the Lbug glovebox manual here

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/aug73bug.php

Beauty of Lbugs is they have wider option rims that other models, the 15x5.5" sport rims were only on sport model Lbugs.

modnrod Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Mar 2011 · 27 Dec 2012, 1:53 pm

#937155

........and there you go!
Thank you very much everyone! Steve, that chart is perfect. e even better if it listed 165s coz then I could have 205 rears, now it's only 195s. Probably be better with the skinny ones anyway.
The 5.5" rims are an interest, didn't know that.
Thanks again for your replies.

EDIT: didn't even read the chart properly myself (obviously WAY too much eggnog.........). 175 radials as a factory option means I can go bigger than 205 rear if I want, cool!
Look out gearbox. 😂