Fellow listers,
I was wondering if anyone with a non flared Speedster, swing axle rear suspension and vw floor pan had done any research or has any experience in choosing the size of the tires. I have several arguments pro and against and I'm not sure if I should buy 155 or 165:
1. since the car is legally a beetle, our MoT (inspections) authorities force me to use 155 tyres (or at least to show up in the inspection with them); naturally, I will only use them regularly if that means more safety, otherwise I'll buy used 155's only for the MoT;
2. previous listers told me thinner tyres would be a better choice in the rain, but probably will be worse with dry weather;
3. before I lowered the rear suspension, the 165's were almost hitting the fenders; now, with the change in the camber angle, I can use one or the other without any problems;
4. the 165 tyres I currently have aren't very good and proved to be dangerous in wet conditions; however, since then, some weight was added in the front end and the rear suspension was lowered, so this can improve the grip, right?
5. I know the original Speedsters used the Michelin 165 XZX, but this is not an original car.
Anyone has some good advice for me? Thanks in advance.
Best regards.
Miguel Caldeira Proenca
m.caldeira.proenca@mail.telepac.pt
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