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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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I bought some 15x3.5 wheels and was wondering what tires to go with.

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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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i will take a stab at it and say the skinniest 15" you can find.something like a 195/75/15 or even smaller than that.if they still make a 165sr15 or similar i would go that route.post in the drag section and i'm sure you will get a better response.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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A 165/70/15 should work well on a 3.5" wheel if you can find them.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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Sounds like "front runners" used by many roadsters, funnys and other light weight front engine dedicated drag race cars that need a full size (diameter) front tire, like 24+ inches in diameter. You can find these 3-1/2" wide wheel recommendations listed in any of the major drag race tire manufacturers.
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http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294854911

..probably took me less time to find that than it did for you to post the question........


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Originally Posted by rocco16
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294854911

..probably took me less time to find that than it did for you to post the question........


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I should have said what "cheap" tire will fit theses wheels, I already new about the good one's.

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I bought a set of Kuhmo 165/80/15 tires for around $ 35 ea.
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Originally Posted by Simmons-Racing
I bought a set of Kuhmo 165/80/15 tires for around $ 35 ea.
Yep, the spec size for an early VW beetle. Back when we used them they were called a 5.60/15, the econo front drag tire.
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