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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Classic Tyres

The Karmann Ghia was equipped originally with a 5.60x15 cross ply tyre. If you would like to fit a radial equivalent the 155x15 (giving the correct light steering feel but slightly smaller) or 165x15 (the correct diameter but heavier on the steering) are the best options.

Crossply Tyres

15" Rim Size

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(mm)		 Section Width
(mm)		 Whitewall
(")		 Price (ex VAT)
560x15 Camac 648 154 £74.50
560x15 Firestone 655 151 £141.00

Radial Tyres

15" Rim Size

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(mm)		 Section Width
(mm)		 Whitewall
(mm)		 Price (ex VAT)
155SR15 Whitewall Tyre 620 150 30 £82.50
155HR15 Michelin XAS FF 630 157 £159.00
165SR15 Michelin XZX 646 167 £97.50
165HR15 Michelin XAS 646 167 £152.00

Click here to see the options available for your Karmann Ghia in 155x15.

We recommend the 155HR15 Pirelli Cinturato ™ as the best choice in this size.

Click here to see the options available for your Karmann Ghia in 165x15.

The 165HR15 Michelin XAS would be the best choice in this size.

History of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Recognised almost as readily as the immortal Beetle itself, and with a cult following all of its own, the Karmann Ghia, was in its makers own words a Volkswagen for people who can't stand the sight of a Volkswagen! Hand built by karmann at its Osnabruck works, VW's top of the range coupe married a modified beetle floorpan and running gear to stylish coachwork by Carrozeria Ghia.

Launched in 1955 in 1200cc form,the Karmann Ghia kept abreast of mainstream beetle developments, it gained all synchromesh transmission and progressively larger and more powerful engines. A cabriolet appeared in 1957 and in 1959 the cars front end had a subtle re-style with raised headlamps and enlarged intakes. From 1967 the model was built with the 1500cc engine, gaining the 1584cc unit in 1970 and under going front and rear re styling.

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