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hrosenthal
04-13-2014, 07:34 AM
I'm rethinking my tires and am leaning towards the 15" rims.
The only ones I've seen up close are racing tires.
Does anyone have and suggestions for make and size?
Thanks
I have 245/60-15 in front and 295/50-15 at the rear. Next tires will be 235/60-15 in front, same at the rear.
Gumball
04-13-2014, 09:59 AM
Avon makes a really nice radial that has a cool, vintage bias-ply look to the tread - it's called the CR6ZZ.
DaleG
04-13-2014, 08:03 PM
If you are talking tires, you are pretty much limited to BFG TA Radials, Cooper Cobra, or the very pricey Avons from what I understand. While I have no real experience or expertise with different tires, it seems from threads I've read that if you race or A-cross, you should stay away from the first two choices (some call them "hockey pucks").
Having said that, I had 15" BFG TA's on my MK II for 9 years and 12,000+ miles with absolutely no issues; and I'm going the same way (15" BFG TAs) on the MK IV I'm currently building.
Cheers, Dale
Dan Babb
04-13-2014, 10:14 PM
Mickey Thompson Sportman SR is also available in 15".
Jeff Kleiner
04-14-2014, 04:59 AM
Here's a Mk4 I built a couple of years ago with 15s:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/jkleiner/Untitled-5.jpg
FFR Halibrand replica wheels, 8" front and 9" rear. Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires, 235/60-15 front and 295/50-15 in the rear. The owner uses it as a street cruiser/touring car and is quite happy with the Coopers for his purposes.
Jeff