EMPI 5 Spoke Wheels - Tyre Advice

9 posts · joined Jul 2010 · 18 Jul 2010, 2:02 pm

#791214

I have a set of empi 5 spokes and was wondering whats the best tyres to get. I have seen ghias with a set of Yokohamas but the tyre looks pretty close to the body. Is there any rules in the esafety check about cleareance between the tyre and body?

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jul 2010, 2:09 pm

#791215

165s on the rear, they will bolt on if yr car is pre 64 (Thinner drums) later u will need an axle swap, or jack up the car to get clearance.

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679 posts · joined May 2008 · 18 Jul 2010, 2:17 pm

#791217

i have 195 / 50 / 15 yoko's on mine & yes it is close to the gaurds, look for something a little narrower
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Tazz Old Skool

1,315 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Jul 2010, 9:06 pm

#791511

175/65/15 nankang's.... i'll post some pics of the square when the new ones are fitted sautrday.

these are 205/60/15's one rear and 205/50/15 front

these are 165/80/15's on the square now but changing

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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Jul 2010, 9:40 pm

#791519

The square has the thinner drums hence being capable to lower, the fasty would rub on the tyres if u were to lower.

Here is my 63 with 5s

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1,030 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 20 Jul 2010, 11:24 am

#791600

Its for a karman ghia ;-) 165x15 which are the standard tyre I expect you have on it will fit the 5 spoke. more modern tyres are better as they will be wider and give you more grip. On the note of clearance I don't think any blue slip place will worry as long as you look safe.

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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Jul 2010, 6:51 pm

#791663

Tyre tread is the main thing they look at , depends on yr gearbox axle tube length (Short up to 67 longer 68 +) i haave fitted 185/55/15s on a lowered Karmann with 5s without too much issue..... keeping in mind all KGs are hand built and body work can differ.

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Tazz Old Skool

1,315 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Jul 2010, 10:01 pm

#792903

empi wrote:The square has the thinner drums hence being capable to lower, the fasty would rub on the tyres if u were to lower.

Here is my 63 with 5s

Square has all 67 fastie brakes on it..... the 62 drums are crap.... lol

Tazz

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1967 Type3 Fastback "Kermit"

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