Tire Recommendations - '74 914 2.0L Options

[sarivers2001]

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

[johnhora]

When someone ask about tires and handling of the 914...I always like to direct them to this old video on the 914....it talks about the 914 model...but best of all it shows a stock 914 with stock tires and suspension driving...in stock form they are amazing cars...

Check out video timing minute markers at:
12:26 Skid pad
14:01 cornering

Then see some GTs on the Nürburgring at minute 24:17

Then if you have some time just watch the whole video...

Just think you can buy the stock size 165/80R15 Vredesteins and have new radial tires that are better that the original radial tires of 1970s that the stock 914s are running in the video


Video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJakSL9J_vw...Rz&index=15