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Offline kombikruiser

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smart car tires?
« on: November 04, 2010, 05:07:05 PM »
does anyone know where to get a pair of smart car tires around vancouver?
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Re: smart car tires?
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2010, 07:57:26 PM »
Which size were you looking for? They are two different sizes front to back. Front are 145/65R15 and rears are 175/55R15. From what I have found they are only made by Continental. Most tire shops should be able to get them for you. If you cant find them in Van my shop can get them. We are in Langley. Let me know.

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Re: smart car tires?
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2010, 08:01:23 PM »
I'm looking for the fronts - 145/65R15. i called national tire wholesale and they didn't know.
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'66 Type 2
'67 Type 3 Fastback

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Re: smart car tires?
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2010, 08:07:35 PM »
I will get you a price tomorrow when I get into work. Are you looking for two or four?

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Re: smart car tires?
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2010, 09:16:16 PM »
Country Tires in Langley.....They have them....I think it's on industrial Ave. They're great there very helpful... ;)

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Re: smart car tires?
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2010, 09:18:05 PM »
155/60 r15's also come on the front of smart cars if you're looking for another option.

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« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2010, 08:30:30 AM »
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« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2010, 10:54:00 AM »
Jord...PM sent.
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Re: smart car tires?
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2010, 06:25:35 PM »
I've bought afew pairs from Tom the tire guy

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Re: smart car tires?
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2010, 07:41:20 PM »
I have a pair I can sell....90% left
$60
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Re: smart car tires?
« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2010, 10:05:07 AM »
Found some at Mercedes for 100 bucks a pop.
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Re: smart car tires?
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2012, 07:15:57 AM »
Does anyone have pics of some of these on bug wheels on a VW?

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Re: smart car tires?
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2012, 12:40:59 PM »
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=247735&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Check out this thread on the Samba. Lots of guys in there with these size tires.