Beetle tires - where to buy in Cape Town

[No More Landy]

Hi all.


Where can I buy original size tires.

I bought a set of original rims.

My only spare is marked 5.60-15

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[No More Landy]

I spoke to Dunlop directly and they say there is possibly a factory in Zim that still produces old model vehicle tires but no details of this

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[73type2]

I see Autostyle has a 165R15 for R1395 each. Brand is Vitour. That’s the only one I could find in South Africa. If you google Vitour it shows they’re a tyre manufacturer in Athlone, Cape Town.

[No More Landy]

I see Autostyle has a 165R15 for R1395 each. Brand is Vitour. That’s the only one I could find in South Africa. If you google Vitour it shows they’re a tyre manufacturer in Athlone, Cape Town.

Hi 73

Will that be the closest to the original?

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[73type2]

Yes. I’m also in need of a set for my ‘71 1300DP. I’m going to look around soon.

[No More Landy]

Found a set of 15 inch tires with a go faster white stripe on the sides.

Does anyone know what the length of threads should be as I had to change wheel bolts due to the different seating on the chamfer.

The new bolts I got at flat four are way long so I need to machine them off at work.

[73type2]

The thread length is 19mm. I’d suggest that you return those bolts and buy the right ones at Goldwagen, code A657. Check their online partsfinder website.

[No More Landy]

Anyone that can recommend an alignment place that can still accommodate the old beetle and adjust kingpin shims according to camber ?

I also need to replace the rear suspension bushing which is squeaking like hell and try reset the rear torque arm timing as last time I messed it up and it's not sitting right between left and right rear.

[Tony Z]

you are not going to find anyone who does that anymore. You'll have to do it yourself.