with 5" tires you will be better off with the Vred. 18570R15s. The Vred
185s are a just a hair on the narrow side for the size so they should fit
yoru 5" rims perfectly. I'd only use the 165s on a standard 4.5" rim.
Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
On Jan 2, 2008 8:20 AM, <tomfelts@windstream.net> wrote:
> It's time to re-tire the BJ8. I'm looking at the Vredesteins----165R15 or
> 185R15. I also will be buying new wires. Was thinking of keeping the 5"
> wires.
>
> Question---Which of the two listed tires fit best on the 5" wheels?
> Should I get the wider wheels and a wider tire?
> If I get the wider wheels, how much rub do you get on the
> car--inner/outer wells?
>
> I've heard great things about the Kumho tires as well, but I like the look
> of the Vresestines better----plus I have been using them on my E and love
> em.
>
> TIA
> Tom
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