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was somehere around 600 bucks for 5 tyres....long time ago.

The car has sat since and only been driven around the block once a week.............3 years have gone by...no progress.....car and injury wise.

yes I had to purchase whitewalls last time but even they are slightly larger tyres. 185 80 13's

THANKS to all for your help.

Thanks Scott, Mine (VH Comm) has 13 inch rims.....the same sizing as BR78S13 would be 185/75/13 ? Am I reading this right?

Can someone tell me what would be the modern equivalent for BR78S13 tyres (on 5.0JJ x 13 steel rims) tyres that suit early Commodores? I have tried to work it out but can't decipher. Were the BR78S13 equal to 175/75 or other sizing? I'm afraid I don't have enough knowledge in this dept...

I don't have anywhere (garage,flat driveway etc) to be able to do this and due to a neck injury can't do job myself.

I am in Brisbane (west subs) and I need someone with a bit of knowledge and maybe the correct tools and muscle. Need to replace the sump gasket (have new kit ready to go) on my 1981 VH Commodore wagon with 1.9 Starfire engine.(stop laughing!!LOL!!The car is still going strong!) Unfortunately I...

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Can anyone tell me whether the distributor for Starfire 1.9 (GMH not Opel) is same as Opel or not.......might be a dumb question but I need to be sure of the answer. My 1.9 GMH Starfire has a Bosch Dist. is it the same in the Opel?? No harm in asking... learnin' new stuff everyday about...

yeah thanks......funny how people laugh at my ol' commodore....she's 30 years old next November(2011)

In urgent need of a distributor(pref ready to fit and go)to suit my VH Commodore 1981 four cylinder STARFIRE. Any help please email me at: [email protected] Thanks Everyone Mic

Starfire I'm in Brisbane and have an ol' stafire in a 1981 VH wagon.Just read the thread........ Are you still searching?? How much are you willing to pay for one? Not that mine is up for sale (it's reg'd and running !!) but if I ever thought of selling....:hmmm:

More to do with tyre size I reckon........... after having to put different sized tyres I learned this would put my speedo out.............. Sizing Your Tyres You have 3 options when it comes to replacing your tyres: 1.Replace your existing worn tyre with an identical or similar...

My 1981 Vh Commodore STARFIRE wagon...5 speed manual.......she does alright as my work vehicle.......carrying tools etc......it's just annoying when 'mechanics ' say "Gee where'd ya find that?" when I took her for some tuning.... I love her regardless................!!

They said "Clap" to everyone....it came out as "CRAP" to everyone!!!

Got WHITEWALLS on her now.........it looks 'strangely' GOOD!!

VH Comm 4cyl 5 speed STARTAFIRE Wagon I use my 4 cyl 5 speed startafire wagon daily as a work vehicle (carrying window blinds for installation job I do)admittedly it has taken a few years to wear the rear tyres but it HAS happened.....thanks!! Been booked doing 120 k/hr (90 k zone) in...

Starfire I have a 4 cyl 5 speed VH Comm Wagon.......she seems to do okay.Usually loaded with window blinds (as for work I install window blinds) Get lots of strange looks when people learn its only a four cylinder. Exhaust shop did some work on her few years back......the guy said at the time...

HELP!!!!!!!!!! Have a 1981 VH Commodore 4 cyl ( yes Startafire!!!..ha ha!!) 5 speed...believe that's a rarey!!! Come to the day where I cant get an exact tyre match anywhere to replace old rubber. I have 185/75/13 (now seemingly impossible to get)on it,but want to know what I could possibly...