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| stevegm |
 Feb 1 2020, 03:51 PM
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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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| DickSteinkamp |
Feb 1 2020, 06:31 PM
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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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stevegm Another tire size thread Feb 1 2020, 03:51 PM
DucRS After hours of research I found 195’s to be the ... Feb 1 2020, 04:01 PM
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After hours of research I found 195’s to be the... Feb 1 2020, 04:06 PM taylspin46 I run 195/50/15 with 3/8” spacers in rear withou... Feb 1 2020, 04:05 PM SteveL I have had 205/60's and 195/165s. the 195/65s... Feb 1 2020, 04:08 PM ndfrigi I’m planning to buy 195x60 for a replica 2.0 fuc... Feb 1 2020, 04:14 PM Cairo94507 I went with 195x55xR15 Yokohama tires on my deep 6... Feb 1 2020, 04:19 PM mepstein I have 195x65x15 on 2.0 Fuchs on my 1.7 car and it... Feb 1 2020, 04:28 PM anderssj
Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season, 195/65-15, on ... Feb 1 2020, 05:01 PM rgalla9146 205 /55 VR 15 on 15 x 6's works with any st... Feb 1 2020, 06:17 PM BENBRO02 I run 205/55/15s on the 4 lug Fuchs. I had trouble... Feb 1 2020, 07:54 PM |
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