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Tire size 140-160 1974

posted by  Kåre on  Wed Apr 28 08:31 CST 2004
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I've been trying in vain (so far) to get ahold of 165/75-R15 tires. The closest I've come is 165/R15 from Vulcan tires which they say are 80 profile. Does anyone know if this old Volvo tire size is available anywhere? Should note my current tires are 185 (or 195?), but since I have no PS would prefer the narrower 165 as I know it would be easier to handle.

Kåre








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    Tire size 140-160 1974

    posted by  greenteagod on  Wed Apr 28 10:23 CST 2004
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    Grow some arms dude =D If this 105lb brat can steer 195 tires I'm sure you can too ;-)

    Either way from whats I've seen a few posts back the 165/R15 tires are 25.3" In diameter 165/80-15 is 25.39". Or if you're wanting even closer and not too much wider, though not too much narrower if you're using 185 right now. A 175/75-15 is 25.55" in diameter. Thats plenty close enough to give you a very very minimal % difference. You'd probably get more of a difference based on the pressure you put in the tires at that point. Not a vast selection of tires out there that size though Toyo makes 330 - 165/80/15 87T that model number though I don't know if its readily avalible in the states. Kumho makes the POWER STAR 758 in that size as well. Doing a search on Toyos site just now for local dealers came up with 5 that are within 10 miles of your Zip and Discount tire should be able to get you those Kumhos. Good luck.
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    Tire size 140-160 1974

    posted by  someone claiming to be 145volvowayne on  Wed Apr 28 10:19 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    Yea I don't know where you are but I can get them at all my local tire shops in SW Washington state. It is actually what I have on my car now. The difficulty is finding a good quality tire in that size as most of them are cheep and of low quality. Check out some of the online tire shops like tirerack, americas tire company.

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      Tire size 140-160 1974

      posted by  Kåre on  Wed Apr 28 13:02 CST 2004
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      I've tried Tirerack and Discount Tires already. What brand tires are you using?

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        posted by  KLR142 on  Wed Apr 28 14:17 CST 2004
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        Look in the phonebook and see if there are any "Tire Factory"s where you are. I got some decent Kelley Euro Metric 165/15s there, only put about 1000 miles on them though before I swapped them out for something that actually helps control the car. Don't get me wrong, i'm talking about the size of the tires, WHICH I DO NOT RECOMMEND. The Kelley tires(might have been Cooper, can't remember actually) were good, better than all the other 165 tires i had(i had two other brands, one was old michelins and the others were original pirellis).

        I wouldn't recommend putting on 165s. Seeing that you have the 74 model, you should be able to fit wider, more able tires on there.(and you said it currently has some 185s or 195s) I would recommend for you some 185/70s, they are closer to the original diameter than what most people are using,(195/65s or 205/60s) and will be slightly thinner than them. Also, they are much more "available" and you can get a much better tire, that will provide you with much better(SAFER) handling, braking, and grip in all situations except maybe snow. I can't put enough emphasis on that, my car was changed when i put decent tires on the car, much more traction when slowing down, speeding up, and turning. Grip in every situation will be better, except the deep snow blah blah blah. Please don't get 165s for your own safety and enjoyment.

        My opinion, educated and tested even(well, not professionally, but yeah)
        peace,
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        Kyle - attending Ore. State, while my lil 68 142 (74 b20, broken m40) sleeps... (check out my cardomain site,kneedsacar








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          Tire size 140-160 1974

          posted by  Kåre on  Thu Apr 29 07:52 CST 2004
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          yea, I hear you loud and clear. I'm trying to go original whenever I can, but maybe this is not the right place to do it. Should note that I had a '71 142 in my younger days with the correct tire size and can't remember that the car handled badly (but that was based on my experience at the time). My brother once had an Amazon that he put much wider tires and a much smaller steering wheel on, and I remember what a workout he had driving it. Maybe I'll compromise with 185's.
          BTW here in PHX, AZ snow is not much of a concern...

          Kåre








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            Tire size(take notice of the "edit") 140-160 1974

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            posted by  KLR142 on  Thu Apr 29 11:02 CST 2004
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            185/70s are not available at tirerack... No wonder no one ever talks about them... Sorry for the misleading advice. What tire size do you currently have and what tire pressure do you usually have them at?)


            Haha, yeah... I had looked at your profile to see where you were from when whoever else posted and asked... I shoulda known. =D Wide tires and a small wheel, yeah that would be hard! Are you going to be wanting Summer tires then? or All seasons? Go to tirerack and enter in the custom size 185/70/15s and have a look see through what you want. Then let us know your thoughts... Maybe i/we can help with previous experiences and such. Peace!
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            Kyle - attending Ore. State, while my lil 68 142 (74 b20, broken m40) sleeps... (check out my cardomain site,kneedsacar







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