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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 02:11 PM |
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small tyres on the front? good/bad?
hi, I have a 1970 Beetle and it has big tyres on it. Not massive, more standard really anf it already has drop spindles on the front
I would love it just that little bit lower with the aid of smaller tyres.I understand the height won't be altered heaps, but i dont particularly like
the look of these bigger ones on the front. Especially seeing as the later models already stick up a bit at the front
Is it a good or bad thing to do? will it affect mileage or will it damage the car? any advice would be great?
Thanks Josh
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 03:23 PM |
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i run 135s on my daily driver notch, no dramas
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 05:08 PM |
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yeah similar to dragstars, I run 145s on my oval no probs as well
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 05:29 PM |
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your speedo will be out and heres the one from a previous discussion
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=14329
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 06:16 PM |
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Look out!!!!!!!!!! The pipe and slipper guys will be here soon!!!!
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 08:35 PM |
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Go for it.
Your speedo will read a touch higher, but that is only a good thing. If it starts showing 3% higher, then you are less likely to be caught speeding if
you unknowingly creep 3% over the limit.
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 09:16 PM |
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Me too, 135's work for me, as with any tyre, run around 20PSI for a good foot print
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 09:38 PM |
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wow thanks for the response guys!
Do these numbers refer to a number on the tyre? is there any actual type of tyre i should go for?
and that'll be fun with the speedo considering its in miles per hour at the moment...haha
by the way... with drop spindles already fitted, do you think that i would be able to go over speed bumps with '135' tyres?
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 09:55 PM |
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Keep in mind you will have a little less surface area to stick to the roads in wet weather conditions, so keep an eye on their condition and naturally
drive with caution.
You may need to ring around and see what your local tyre specialists can order in for you if they don't have them in stock.
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 09:59 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by MISS VDUB
Keep in mind you will have a little less surface area to stick to the roads in wet weather conditions, so keep an eye on their condition and naturally
drive with caution.
You may need to ring around and see what your local tyre specialists can order in for you if they don't have them in stock.
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yes for sure, Many have said 
also its conveniant that we have family friends who own a bob jane shop so thats handy...
Im going to drive by when i get my beetle back -Engine is currently getting rebuilt! missing him terribly
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 10:00 PM |
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nankang do those style tyres.
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 10:01 PM |
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You're laughing then, they will be able to give you all the tyre help you need.
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 10:49 PM |
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speedometer
Ive just a look on the net for a km/ph speedometer... cant find any? Anyone selling one?... ill post it on buy/sell 
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 10:59 PM |
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Im currently doing similar research Josh.Goodluck!
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| posted on April 11th, 2013 at 11:15 PM |
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Im currently doing similar research Josh.Goodluck!
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i found this? haha just not the same ;P below are some alternatives i found...but a legit one would be the best
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPEEDO-OVERLAY-CONVERSION-KIT-STICKERS-MPH-KPH-WHIT...
also...
http://67.20.55.86/viewtopic.php?tid=85819
and if you run out of luck...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=406115
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Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's 
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=247735&postdays=0&po...
drop spindles and tyres combo 
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=389390
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=532925
tyre size on stock height 
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=441814
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| posted on April 12th, 2013 at 09:36 AM |
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I'm running 135's on my daily beetle. No drama's. Just as Miss said above, drive to the conditions.
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| posted on April 12th, 2013 at 09:48 AM |
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speedo kph = gps
too easy
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| posted on April 13th, 2013 at 01:55 PM |
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Done the same. , drop spindles, use kombi 14s they are also 5 inch and set out to the guard nicely. This lets you put a decent tire on it and takes
the scrape out of it. I'm running 165s
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| posted on April 13th, 2013 at 03:23 PM |
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Those 135 aren't cheap new.
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| posted on April 13th, 2013 at 04:34 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by paulaustralia
Done the same. , drop spindles, use kombi 14s they are also 5 inch and set out to the guard nicely. This lets you put a decent tire on it and takes
the scrape out of it. I'm running 165s
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any chance of a picture??
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| posted on April 17th, 2013 at 08:59 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Those 135 aren't cheap new.
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$90 each.
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| posted on May 13th, 2013 at 11:06 PM |
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I think I'm going to get 145's on the front with the drop spindles that I already have on there, would this require changing the springs or
suspension on the front? 
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