What size tire should I have for increased Handling in my 68 VW Bug?

I currently have some small and thin looking tires, and find myself being tossed around easily by "high" speed and other drivers. I know wider tires can help, but what size would be perfect to solve this problem?What size tire should I have for increased Handling in my 68 VW Bug?185 65 15 will fit under front fender without issues and up to 205 60 15 will fit under the rear fender. These tires will also fit your stock rims.



The inflation info given in some one else's link is for bias ply tires not radials. Good luck finding bias ply tires with out mail ordering them. Bias ply tires won't handle well at all any way. The tires i mentioned will fit the stock 5 1/2" wide rims and they will fit under your fenders without rubbing. Check your rim width at the tire store they may only be 5" wide rims and the 205's will be too wide, may have to go with 195's in the rear. The tire store should have calipers to measure your rims with out even taking them off your car. You can go to this site and calculate tire size and come up with a size that is close to stock diameter so you keep the speedo and stock gear ratio where they were designed to be or at least very close. Never ever pop the clutch for a burn out or you will blow your tranny.What size tire should I have for increased Handling in my 68 VW Bug?How about the size that VW prescribed to the car, 165R15, set the tire pressures to 16-18 front and 24-26 back so you have grip on the road. Below is a link to your owners manual page that explains the tires and pressures.



http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manu鈥?/a>What size tire should I have for increased Handling in my 68 VW Bug?try the goodyear eagle gtII,size p235/60r15,out side dia.is 26"and the sect.width is 9",this should help your handling problem.and suggested rim size is 6.5-8.5,