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- spiffy
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Hankook RA-08 185R14 tires.
Koni shocks...if you can get them.
Koni shocks...if you can get them.
78 Riviera "Spiffy"
67 Riviera "Bill"
67 Riviera "Bill"
- daves_ale
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Yep, that's what I'm rollin'.spiffy wrote:Hankook RA-08 185R14 tires.
Koni shocks...if you can get them.
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'78 Westy
'78 DC
'65 21 window
'78 Westy
'78 DC
'65 21 window
- nakedfrog
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Other than what Bus Depot has, any suggestions on winter tires?
I see from a Samba post that Colin said he was running 205/75R14s. That seems like a more palatable option for me, cost-wise.
I suppose I should create a separate topic for this, rather than posting in this thread. I'm thinking about trying out the Continental Vanco 8s. Still not a winter tire, but I probably won't be changing the tires until February.
I see from a Samba post that Colin said he was running 205/75R14s. That seems like a more palatable option for me, cost-wise.
I suppose I should create a separate topic for this, rather than posting in this thread. I'm thinking about trying out the Continental Vanco 8s. Still not a winter tire, but I probably won't be changing the tires until February.
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- Amskeptic
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205 75 14 is too much tire for winter. You want to cut through with less tread area. I'd recommend 185 75 14. I do not know if Blizzaks come in this size, but they are excellent ice/snow tires. The ones on my BMW have withstood 80 mph+ interstate banzais for 4 winters now and have dealt with some hideous road conditions with aplomb.nakedfrog wrote:Other than what Bus Depot has, any suggestions on winter tires?
I see from a Samba post that Colin said he was running 205/75R14s. That seems like a more palatable option for me, cost-wise.
I suppose I should create a separate topic for this, rather than posting in this thread. I'm thinking about trying out the Continental Vanco 8s. Still not a winter tire, but I probably won't be changing the tires until February.
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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Not a part, but I had a tire emergency this weekend and Larkin Bros Tires on South Van Ness in San Francisco was the only place I could find that had the right tires in stock.
They were friendly, quick, and told me that they always keep that tire in stock because of all the beater little Toyota pickups overloaded with cardboard or pallets or whatever that roam the Mission District.
The tires we bought were some korean things, but they are 185R14C 1875lb with nice, deep tread. The ride is a bajillion times better than the old tires.
They will also do repairs on valve stems and punctures for like $15.
So if yer travelling through, or live in SF and have an emergency involving tires, stop by Larkin Bros.
They were friendly, quick, and told me that they always keep that tire in stock because of all the beater little Toyota pickups overloaded with cardboard or pallets or whatever that roam the Mission District.
The tires we bought were some korean things, but they are 185R14C 1875lb with nice, deep tread. The ride is a bajillion times better than the old tires.
They will also do repairs on valve stems and punctures for like $15.
So if yer travelling through, or live in SF and have an emergency involving tires, stop by Larkin Bros.
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I think we have an overwhelming majority here already, but I have to chime in and add my $.02. I just put Hankook RA08 185R14's on my '70 and wow what a difference. I thought I'd notice a difference while driving and I do, but the biggest improvement over the PO's passenger tires is when you're parking! It's SO much easier to turn the steering wheel at slow speeds, it's almost like I gave myself power steering! Unbelievable difference!
I got mine at www.onlinetires.com for $59.00 each. Shipping was very reasonable and I got them mounted locally at Discount Tire, also very reasonable. I couldn't be happier!
I got mine at www.onlinetires.com for $59.00 each. Shipping was very reasonable and I got them mounted locally at Discount Tire, also very reasonable. I couldn't be happier!
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1970 Transporter. 2015cc, dual Weber IDF 40's
1978 Riviera Camper. Bone stock GE 2.0L F.I.
1979 Super Beetle convertible.
... as it turns out, it was the coil!
1970 Transporter. 2015cc, dual Weber IDF 40's
1978 Riviera Camper. Bone stock GE 2.0L F.I.
1979 Super Beetle convertible.
... as it turns out, it was the coil!
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what is the best known rubber steering coupler that is able to be bought today?
James
1976 2.0L FI with Hydraulic lifters
Edmond, OK
(405) 623-2191
1976 2.0L FI with Hydraulic lifters
Edmond, OK
(405) 623-2191
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The very best known rubber steering coupler that is able to be be bought today is the rubber steering coupler that is available:jmstu76 wrote:what is the best known rubber steering coupler that is able to be bought today?
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Brazilian @ $13.27 from Bus Depot
Euromax @ $14.99 from FCP Euro
Inderminate @ $19.00 from Wolfsburg West
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
- jmstu76
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Thanks Colin
James
1976 2.0L FI with Hydraulic lifters
Edmond, OK
(405) 623-2191
1976 2.0L FI with Hydraulic lifters
Edmond, OK
(405) 623-2191