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  1. 05-13-2010, 06:28 PM #1
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    Vred 165's on flat 6 Fuchs?

    I am almost done redoing the underside and rebuilding the front suspension on my 68. I have 6" Flat Fuchs with 195/65s now but need to replace the tires. I'm kind of a period originality geek plus my car originally was delivered with 165 tires so I was thinking of putting the 165 Vred tires on my flat sixers until I can find a full set of 5.5 Fuchs, then do a switcheroo.

    Question: how goofy will the 165s look on the flat sixes? Will it work ok as a temporary thing?
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  2. 05-13-2010, 06:35 PM #2
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    It will be pretty darn goofy. Here is a 165/50 on a 6 inch rim.

    This "stretching" business is all the rage in certain circles. . . I would be afraid to try it.

    I would be surprised if you couldn't flip a set of flat sixes into a set of 5.5's within a week including shipping.

    I appreciate you resisting the temptation to put some big meats under there!
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  3. 05-13-2010, 06:41 PM #3
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    Haha! Now that is pimp!

    I have 1 5.5"....just need 4 more...so if anyone wants to trade straight up let me know!
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