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The first set of tires I ever bought were recaps for my 1960 VW bug. That 36 HP (when new) monster engine had a 0-60 of maybe, if there is a tailwind, but not a headwind or any sort of incline. On flat ground and no wind it was 72 seconds to get to 60, after 100,000 miles on the engine.

A full set of 4 tires, mounted balanced and tax and everything was under 30 bucks. They were still in good shape when I sold the car.

When I bought the super powerful 73 Super Bug with 60 HP, and knew I needed some grip, so I replaced the bias ply tires it came with with some radials.
I had to buy a tire for my first car, a 1970 Bug. Tire cost about $14.00.
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