Tire Recommendations - '74 914 2.0L |
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Tire Recommendations - '74 914 2.0L |
sarivers2001 |
Aug 17 2023, 12:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 16-August 23 From: California Member No.: 27,527 Region Association: Northern California |
Hi everybody. New to 914 World community.
I just bought a 1974 914 2.0L and the tires are 8 years old. Gotta replace them. Currently has BF Goodrich g-Force Super Sport 195/55 R15's on Fuchs rims. Two issues I am having: (1) speedometer is clearly overstating the speed by 5-7 MPH, and (2) the ride is quite stiff. I have read on various posts that the proper tire size is critical to proper speedometer / odometer performance. Moreover, others have commented that a narrower and higher profile tire can provide a somewhat smoother ride. Was hoping to get some opinions from this group on (a) preferred tire brand / model / size, (b) similar experiences re: speedometer issues vis-a-vis tire model / size, and © similar experiences re: ride vis-a-vis tire model / size. Any and all other thoughts / recommendations are welcome!! Many thanks in advance. Steven |
sarivers2001 |
Aug 17 2023, 02:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 16-August 23 From: California Member No.: 27,527 Region Association: Northern California |
To the extent I make modifications, I'm inclined to move the car back closer to stock and toward a somewhat more comfortable ride where possible. Not planning on tracking the car at all, but will probably do rally drives at the like.
I appreciate the feedback and recommendations! |
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