Re: [MBZ] Allan karmann Ghia where/tire

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Ronald Courcy via Mercedes  writes:

> What size tires are you using on your Ghia?  It would be a good idea
> to verify that they fit in your spare tire "well".  I seem to remember
> that the stock size is 560/15 but 600/15 were a popular
> oversize. Nowadays 155 versus 165. Anyways the larger size did not fit
> in the spare tire well of the VW bugs I am not sure about the Ghia's.

I tried it tonight. The 165/15 tire did not fit in the spare tire
well. So I guess I need to get a 155 tire for the spare. It will be a
bit like the donut spare in a modern car I guess. The overall diameter
on the 155 tire is about 0.6" smaller as well.

Thanks for mentioning this, I would have never considered that the spare
tire well was that tight.

Allan






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Re: [MBZ] Allan karmann Ghia where/tire

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Actually I checked again and Tirerack has that same tire in the 155
size. So, I guess I could use that as a spare if necessary, and keep the
165 as the main tires for a slightly bigger contact patch.

Allan

Allan Streib via Mercedes  writes:

> It has 165R15 tires now. No "ratio" number as in modern tire sizes. They
> are quite old so even though the tread depth is good, I do see a little
> bit of sidewall cracking and I am thinking of replacing them sooner
> rather than later. I can't find a DOT date code on them either.
>
> I only see one new tire choice that matches that size, it's a summer
> tire (which would be fine; I have no intention of driving the Ghia in
> the winter salt).
>
> https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Vredestein&tireModel=Sprint+Classic&partnum=6HR5SC&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
>
> I think the "modern" equivalent size is 165/75-R15, which doesn't result
> in any other choices, at least at tirerack.com.
>
> http://vintagecarconnection.com/vintage_tire_size_conversion_chart.htm
>
> Good point about checking the fit --- I'll pull one of the wheels off
> and see if it fits in the spare well. Might be the reason that the spare
> was missing!
>
> Allan
>
> Ronald Courcy via Mercedes  writes:
>
>> What size tires are you using on your Ghia?  It would be a good idea
>> to verify that they fit in your spare tire "well".  I seem to remember
>> that the stock size is 560/15 but 600/15 were a popular
>> oversize. Nowadays 155 versus 165. Anyways the larger size did not fit
>> in the spare tire well of the VW bugs I am not sure about the Ghia's.

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Re: [MBZ] Allan karmann Ghia where/tire

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

It has 165R15 tires now. No "ratio" number as in modern tire sizes. They
are quite old so even though the tread depth is good, I do see a little
bit of sidewall cracking and I am thinking of replacing them sooner
rather than later. I can't find a DOT date code on them either.

I only see one new tire choice that matches that size, it's a summer
tire (which would be fine; I have no intention of driving the Ghia in
the winter salt).

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Vredestein&tireModel=Sprint+Classic&partnum=6HR5SC&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

I think the "modern" equivalent size is 165/75-R15, which doesn't result
in any other choices, at least at tirerack.com.

http://vintagecarconnection.com/vintage_tire_size_conversion_chart.htm

Good point about checking the fit --- I'll pull one of the wheels off
and see if it fits in the spare well. Might be the reason that the spare
was missing!

Allan

Ronald Courcy via Mercedes  writes:

> What size tires are you using on your Ghia?  It would be a good idea
> to verify that they fit in your spare tire "well".  I seem to remember
> that the stock size is 560/15 but 600/15 were a popular
> oversize. Nowadays 155 versus 165. Anyways the larger size did not fit
> in the spare tire well of the VW bugs I am not sure about the Ghia's.

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Re: [MBZ] Allan karmann Ghia where/tire

[Ronald Courcy via Mercedes]

What size tires are you using on your Ghia?  It would be a good idea to verify 
that they fit in your spare tire "well".  I seem to remember that the stock 
size is 560/15 but 600/15 were a popular oversize. Nowadays 155 versus 165. 
Anyways the larger size did not fit in the spare tire well of the VW bugs I am 
not sure about the Ghia's.

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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:51:14 -0400
From: Allan Streib 
To: Mercedes Okiebenz 
Subject: [MBZ] 2001 S500 sell or trade - 160k miles - $4,500
Message-ID: <874ke55wi5@viking.dsc.sice.indiana.edu>
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Appears to be black exterior, dark blue carpets and saddle-colored
leather on the seats. Original?

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2001-mercedes-500-sell-or/7334674073.html

Allan



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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:53:11 -0400
From: Allan Streib 
To: Mercedes Okiebenz 
Subject: [MBZ] Drives wary good - 2009 C63 AMG - 130k miles - $15,000
Message-ID: <871r995wew@viking.dsc.sice.indiana.edu>
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https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/nicholasville-2009-c63-amg/7334704589.html



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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:02:58 -0400
From: Floyd Thursby 
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2001 S500 sell or trade - 160k miles - $4,500
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Some sort of special edition or special order or something?? Looks
original though, and kinda nice. Get the VIN and see what it says

--FT

On 6/10/21 3:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
> Appears to be black exterior, dark blue carpets and saddle-colored
> leather on the seats. Original?
>
> https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2001-mercedes-500-sell-or/7334674073.html
>
> Allan
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:04:16 -0400
From: Floyd Thursby 
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Drives wary good - 2009 C63 AMG - 130k miles -
$15,000
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he Russkie not wary good english

I bet that car is hugely entertaining though

--FT

On 6/10/21 3:53 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:25:30 -0400
From: Allan Streib 
To: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2001 S500 sell or trade - 160k miles - $4,500
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The VIN was in the ad, so I looked it up on lastvin.com. It shows:

InteriorLEATHER BLACK (231A)
Paint 1 DESIGNO-MOCCA BLACK PAINTWORK (033U)
...
230