Bob Allen wrote:
<<<if you just want a decent tire that will more than handle the awesome
available performance, call around to the local tire stores and say, "Hi. I
want some radials for my '67 VW Beetle. Watcha got?">>>
That would probably work on the A alright but don't you need a higher
load rating for the front tires of that TR-6 to support the lump under the
bonnet?
Seriously, I have 165 15 off brand snow tires on the A. They came with
the car and they do look and feel vintage. I would try to get H rated tires
if you can. Not that the A needs the speed rating but my experience is
that they are just better tires and aimed more towards handling than ride
compared to nonrated, S, or T rated tires. Speed rated tires in this side
are hard to find, however. On the autocross, the A is a blast to drive
with really lurid slip angles and the body leaned way over (no anti roll
bars on a stock pre Mk II A) but it is also incredibly SLOW. My arms get a
good workout on that huge steering wheel however.
I saw in a Tire Rack add that someone was selling a 185 65 15 tire or
something very close to this. Has anyone used these on a car? Barney
levers 195 60 15 racing tires onto the Attitude A but they are a little
balloon like for a daily driver on stock rims. Maybe the 185's would be a
better solution. No experience just postulating.
BTW, Bob, I used to have a 67 Beetle too.
Regards,
Bill Eastman
61 MGA ready for any freak July snow storm
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