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 kustomkool
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| posted on November 14th, 2002 at 10:36 AM |
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no more 145x15 anymore
Ive been sourcing around big time and cannot get hold of 145x15 tyres noone is making them anymore the closest thing is either 135x15 or 155x15.or a
standard 165x15 If anyone knows were I can get 145x15 let us know ...cheers:kiss
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| posted on November 14th, 2002 at 02:36 PM |
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The last pair I bought from Keith For Wheels here in Brissy (07) 3841 6244).
That was about 6 months ago though. They were the Michelin XZX 145/15's.
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kustomkool
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| posted on November 14th, 2002 at 07:08 PM |
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Yeh those are what Im after they say Michelin aint making em .Just 165x15xzx.
I just received a catalogue from antique tyre service In Melb some mad tyres if you havent got one get one .:bounce
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| posted on November 15th, 2002 at 04:23 PM |
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145's are OK, but if you really want front runners, michelin 125s are the way to go, my son just bought some from Bob Jane T-marts at about $90
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 posted on November 16th, 2002 at 02:36 PM |
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145 x 15
IMHO - I don't believe these small section tyres should be used on the front of VWs...
155 x 15 should be MINIMUM.....
Remember Most of the braking is done by the FRONT tyres.....:o
- [size=4]Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY--- [/size]
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| posted on November 17th, 2002 at 05:45 AM |
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145s are kool 125s would look real kool,I dont car about performance its looks that matter.My Dad keeps telling me to put 165s on the front but they
look shit.
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| posted on November 21st, 2002 at 11:56 AM |
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145's
Im strugling to find these as well!!! I really am not able to find anything smaller than 155, and they are way to big for the front of a bug,
especially when you have 4.5 inch fuchs for it!!!! Where can I even get 125/135 in Melbourne!?? Antique tires gets them, but there is a huge wait for
them!!!!
Cheers! N!
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| posted on November 21st, 2002 at 10:11 PM |
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Hey Unity-28, where did you manage to find your 4.5 Fuchs from?? I am trying to track down a pair at the moment. Have a pair of 6in I want to pass on,
but haven't had any luck with my search.....any pointers??
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| posted on November 22nd, 2002 at 10:31 AM |
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The States! $1000 us each!!! it hurts! try http://www.wheelenhancement.com
email them and ask! they get them from time to time! the other alternative is to get some made! email me and i can let you know where to get them
made if you like!!!!! I wanted real ones, but now, I bang my head against wall when I think of the price i paid for them!!!!:cry
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| posted on November 22nd, 2002 at 12:22 PM |
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D just get 135s they will fit you wheels.
cheers
empi
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| posted on November 22nd, 2002 at 03:26 PM |
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Adam, you guys can also get "fuchs" wheels made cant you? Dasdubber is looking for 4.5s! You should be able to help to get some
made!!!??
N!
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| posted on November 22nd, 2002 at 03:54 PM |
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Yeh I will have to go for 135 but like mentioned have to wait to after Chrisy and I wanted em on whitewalled by Don before Chrisy for some Summertime
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But like all good things ...Maybe its Karma for that Hazet toolbox I told this old guy was worth nothing and got for 20 bucks:jesus
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| posted on November 25th, 2002 at 01:19 AM |
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I believe you're stuck with the 135s unless you want to spend money. With all the regulations on everything auto, it seems, amazingly enough,
there are no restrictions or standards for the quality of tyres, only size - so you could import anything from anywhere!
P.S. Please don't mention this to the government; they're sure to come up with some ridiculous new regulations that will outlaw just about
anything.
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| posted on November 25th, 2002 at 12:46 PM |
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If you find some second hand xzx tyres buy them.
That's a shame.
Before I converted to porsche pattern I used t o run empi sprint stars. 145 xzx on the front and 165 on the back. I thought the grip of these tyres
far exceeded what I'd expected. My racing suspension set up worked they tyres pretty good but they were excellent. They seem to really suit a
beetle perfectly. On the way back from the Grafton Hillclimb I decided to avoid the traffic jam on the freeway and I took the old pacific hwy. I had a
ball passing bmws and mercedes on the overtaking sections and watching them struggling to keep up. Sure my enthusiasm for driving and the suspension
work helped but those skinny tyres were great and they never squeeled once.
CYA, CT
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| posted on November 29th, 2002 at 09:21 AM |
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antique tyre supplies has 135x15 now there $118 each hey Unity 28 were are you and do you know Don C .Im a member of Unity too..eail me bro
empi666@hotmail.com
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