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Re: Tires for the '62


> All the vintage  photos I have seen show blackwall only.  I am not sure
>  what width would be correct for a '62.  I have a set of 5.6 - 15 inch with
>  a 3.25 inch whitewall Firestones on the '56 Ghia.  I think that would be a
>  little excessive whitewall width for the Notch.

I think I can help here. It took me weeks to find w/w tires for my '63 notch.
Mine came with them from the factory. I'm positive that the ~1" w/w was the
only available from VW or the dealer for the notch. The only ones I found were
Fidelity's (~$30ea) for sale at Lucas Tire (800) 735-0166. They are bias-ply
6.00x15's with a 7/8" w/w. The other option is the new Goodrich 3/4" w/w
165R-15's avialable from Coker (800) 251-6336. They are pricey at $80 ea, but
they ride really well (and look great!). You're right, I think the wide w/w's
would look a little silly on a notch, IMO. 

HTH!

kevin
'63 notch


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