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| stevegm |
 Feb 1 2020, 03:51 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States 
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I am sure this has been covered, but I don’t seem to be able to find a general consensus on what tires will fit under the stock fenders. I’d really like to know what size tire you’re running and are happy with.
I believe the 914 originally came with 165HR15 - which were 165/80HR15. But I have seen that a lot of people use 195-65-15. Is that right? Back in the 80s I think I ran 195-50-15. Or even 205-50-15. I have stock fenders, and am using Pedrinis. I prefer not to use a spacer. Suggestions? What are you running? Pictures of your 914 clad in your favorite size? |
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| DucRS |
Feb 1 2020, 04:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 29-May 19 From: Riverbank CA Member No.: 23,173 Region Association: Central California |
After hours of research I found 195’s to be the best fit.
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| taylspin46 |
Feb 1 2020, 04:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 25-January 13 From: Apopka Member No.: 15,422 Region Association: South East States |
I run 195/50/15 with 3/8” spacers in rear without a problem.
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| stevegm |
Feb 1 2020, 04:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(DucRS @ Feb 1 2020, 05:01 PM)  After hours of research I found 195’s to be the best fit. Thanks. 195-50s or 195-60s? |
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| SteveL |
Feb 1 2020, 04:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Andover, MN Member No.: 991 Region Association: None
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I have had 205/60's and 195/165s. the 195/65s fit better and look better on the rims. the 205's were a little too wide for the rim didn't look right.
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| ndfrigi |
Feb 1 2020, 04:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,962 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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I’m planning to buy 195x60 for a replica 2.0 fuch wheels.
I did 205x60 on a 911 6” wide fuch wheels but for 5.5 I think 205 is a little wider. 195x55 kinda low and 195x50 also and gives a stock speedo wrong numbers. And 195x65 is kinda give higher side walls but almost accurate on speedo. Well that is for my own understanding/opinion. Again it all depends how each owner/driver wants it. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Feb 1 2020, 04:19 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,212 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I went with 195x55xR15 Yokohama tires on my deep 6 wheels and I like the look. It also provides some sidewall to give the car a little protection from the horrible roads here in CA.
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| mepstein |
Feb 1 2020, 04:28 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,740 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I have 195x65x15 on 2.0 Fuchs on my 1.7 car and it looks and fits great.
I have 205x60x15 on 5 lug Fuchs on my 3.2 car. One side was a little tight but I pulled it out by hand and it's fine. The 205 look a little too wide if you want a more period correct look. |
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| anderssj |
Feb 1 2020, 05:01 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,724 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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 Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season, 195/65-15, on Pedrinis. Nice tire, though the car feels slightly less agile/playful compared to the old Vredestein (165/80-15) tires that were on the car. That said, it is definitely more planted... Plenty of clearance all-around, even with no spacers. |
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| rgalla9146 |
Feb 1 2020, 06:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,692 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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205 /55 VR 15 on 15 x 6's works with any stock wheel. 4 or 6
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| DickSteinkamp |
Feb 1 2020, 06:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 20,876 Region Association: None |
I'm finding that the stock 165/15s actually had an 82 aspect ratio...not 80. This makes 195/65/15s 2.7% smaller in diameter than the stock tires. 195/70/15s calculate to be exactly the same diameter as the stock tires.. Tougher to find a performance tire in this size, however.
I am running 195/65/15s. My speedometer is optimistic due to the smaller than stock diameter tires, but I liked the look and the tire selection the best and have mentally adjusted for the speedo error by calibrating with my GPS. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1580603482.1.jpg) You should also consider your ride height. My car is a little lower than stock. Ride height will make a difference in the "look" with each tire size considered. |
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| BENBRO02 |
Feb 1 2020, 07:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 484 Joined: 6-March 15 From: Nokesville, Virginia Member No.: 18,493 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I run 205/55/15s on the 4 lug Fuchs. I had trouble finding performance rubber in 60 series. I didn't want all season tires because the rubber is too hard. The speedometer reads high but I have better acceleration with the 55s. I previously had 205/50/15s and the ride was too rough.
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