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sixtyonecrew
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 Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 11:19 am Post subject: Stock VW Bus rims- tires inquiry |
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Will a tire 185/55R15 82V fit on the front
of a Stock 58 vw bus rim??
I believe the rim is 4.5 inches wide.
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easy e
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Location: 1 hr north of Santa Barbara
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| Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 11:49 am Post subject: Re: Stock VW Bus rims- tires inquiry |
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Yes... and Yes.
If you have a '58... think about getting familiar with the parts list (see my signature at the bottom of this post... red text)
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I'm running 185/55 in the front and have no rubbing issues. Spindles on a stock width beam.
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From here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7120112#7120112
You can see general bus specs (such as wheel size) by looking at the owner's manual. Can get to seeing owner's manuals by clicking on the "Technical" tab, up top. The following pic is from a '58 bus owner's manual, see fifth line.
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sixtyonecrew
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| Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: Stock VW Bus rims- tires inquiry |
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Thanks Evan!
What bus do you own? |
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easy e
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| Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 12:46 pm Post subject: Re: Stock VW Bus rims- tires inquiry |
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I quoted member kingsfanrob
You'll have to do a Gallery search on his username to see more of his pics.
Here's my '58  (this rubbed the wheel wells though & rear was a real pain to change tire... raised it since these)
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sixtyonecrew
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| Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: Stock VW Bus rims- tires inquiry |
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Wow! That looks nice, sweet paint job!
Do you have any current pics of the Bus Evan? |
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easy e
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| Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: Stock VW Bus rims- tires inquiry |
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Not much has been happening... since I put on some Porsche pattern Ronal Kleeblatts.
Only mounted on the front in the pic below.
As a tip... you can find peoples pics... also by clicking "Gallery" under their posts & poking around...
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