original rear tyre sizes for vw beetle, old type?

[trikerpete]

Any know the original tyre size for the old style beetle? im trying to find out the O/D of the tyre so i can get gearing true on my latest build. No, Merv, I havent any photos yet

[Olds]

Think they were 5.60x15 ( about 155x15 ) very early ones may have been narrower but not sure.

[trikerpete]

Thanks for that ON.  155/ ?/15, need wall size to get o/a dia

[Olds]

Just 155x15  
Before modern things like low profile tyres, tyres were nearly all 80 (82) section as standard. 155x15 should be about 630 diameter
Found this-
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/45_conversionchart.html

[lunatic]

got a brand new one up the workshop if you want it pete?

[trikerpete]

thanks for offer marcus, but only need to get o/d to match up low profiles on wide wheels to keep gearing

[merv]

Any know the original tyre size for the old style beetle? im trying to find out the O/D of the tyre so i can get gearing true on my latest build. No, Merv, I havent any photos yet

 
Hi Pete
I think you will have to go some to beat the last trike you built, that was just beautiful

[trikerpete]

Thanks Merv, watch this space or another one maybe