[VB] 15" TIres

[C. Dreike]

Thanks Kevin,
I checked with Bus Depot and they don't carry any 15" tires.

I'll start searching and post if I find appropriate tires.  I suppose most older busses are using passenger tires at this point.

Chris
64DD Kamper Kit

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kevin Guarnotta 
  To: c.dreike at verizon.net 
  Cc: type2 at type2.com ; vintagebus at type2.com 
  Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 1:21 PM
  Subject: RE:15" TIres


  The first time I got tires for my '65, I just went to a local tire shop. The guy sold me on tires that were more appropriate for a beetle. I didn't realize this until much later. They lasted me a long time - but near the end of their life, I realized sidewall strength is important in a Bus tire.

   

  I believe Bus Depot did a lot of research into tires - and came to the Hankook tire. It is somewhat readily available - so no need to do a ton of searching around for it, and relatively reasonably priced. Most folks that pay attention rave about them. I got them on my '65, and got 2 on my '69. I would get them again. 

   

  Then again, I have not tested a bunch of different tires - they just seem to work for me. 

   

  -Kevin Guarnotta

  Jamaica Plain, MA

   

  '78 Westy

  '69 Singlecab

  '65 Ez-camper