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| willamp |
 Oct 18 2010, 07:14 AM
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Drivin' in Texas Hill Country  Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 1-October 10 From: Austin, Texas Member No.: 12,232 Region Association: None  |
I just recently got back into a 914, '73 2.0 and am dealing with the small selection of tire choices we have with stock 5.5x15 wheels. I just put on 195/60-15 Goodyear Eagle GTs which handle well but I don't really like the way they look. I have OEM 4-lug Fuchs and the tires just look too wide for the wheels to me.
Is there anyone running 165R15 Michelin XZX, or 185/70-15 Vredestein Sprint Classics that would be willing to share their opinion on whether they like them or not? If there is some other tire narrower than 195 that someone likes, that would be helpful too. I'm just looking for decent performing street tires with high speed stability and enough stick to not end up in a ditch. Thanks in advance Phil |
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| stugray |
Oct 18 2010, 02:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
I used to run Eagle GTs back in the early 90s and they were frickin awesome!
The "New version" is on sale right now for $89 ea. that is a steal! I might go get a set for myself! http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...ku=09587043000P Sorry, didnt read that you didnt like the GTs.....I wonder if it is the new compound? Stu |
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| willamp |
Oct 19 2010, 06:02 AM
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Drivin' in Texas Hill Country Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 1-October 10 From: Austin, Texas Member No.: 12,232 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(stugray @ Oct 18 2010, 03:46 PM)  I used to run Eagle GTs back in the early 90s and they were frickin awesome! The "New version" is on sale right now for $89 ea. that is a steal! I might go get a set for myself! http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...ku=09587043000P Sorry, didnt read that you didnt like the GTs.....I wonder if it is the new compound? Stu The GTs are great performance wise, just look too wide for the wheels. |
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willamp tire choices for street 914 Oct 18 2010, 07:14 AM
Drums66 ....Pirelli..Dunlop..also the 1's you have on ... Oct 18 2010, 12:28 PM pilothyer What is your plan for those "old" GY Eag... Oct 18 2010, 12:58 PM
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What is your plan for those "old" GY Ea... Oct 19 2010, 06:01 AM Tom_T :wttc: ..... & welcome back to 914s! :)
... Oct 18 2010, 01:22 PM GeorgeRud Ah, it's great to remember the old days of Kle... Oct 18 2010, 09:06 PM StratPlayer I just put new Eagle GT's on my car,,, I love ... Oct 19 2010, 07:05 PM |
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