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> Tires again 205 50 or 60
jhelgesen
post Feb 12 2010, 08:34 AM
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I've got a set of 2.0 fuchs to put on my stock fendered 75. Checking out tirerack, I can get 205/50's or 205/60 in Kumho's. Street car only.

Any fender issues with using the 60's?

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post Feb 12 2010, 08:48 AM
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QUOTE(jhelgesen @ Feb 12 2010, 06:34 AM) *

I've got a set of 2.0 fuchs to put on my stock fendered 75. Checking out tirerack, I can get 205/50's or 205/60 in Kumho's. Street car only.

Any fender issues with using the 60's?

Thanks!



No sir, I have 205/60 all around my 74 w/ 2.0 fuchs.. so do other people..
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post Feb 12 2010, 08:50 AM
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QUOTE(detoxcowboy @ Feb 12 2010, 09:48 AM) *

QUOTE(jhelgesen @ Feb 12 2010, 06:34 AM) *

I've got a set of 2.0 fuchs to put on my stock fendered 75. Checking out tirerack, I can get 205/50's or 205/60 in Kumho's. Street car only.

Any fender issues with using the 60's?

Thanks!



No sir, I have 205/60 all around my 74 w/ 2.0 fuchs.. so do other people..


Sweet! What I needed to hear. I'll get them on order!
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post Feb 12 2010, 12:52 PM
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You will be much happier with the engine revs using 60s since you'll be mostly on the street
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post Feb 12 2010, 01:16 PM
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205/50/15 NO ISSUES
GO WITH THE BIGGEST YOU CAN
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post Feb 12 2010, 01:28 PM
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You will be much happier with the engine revs using 60s since you'll be mostly on the street

Maybe im all messed up but arent 50`s wider then 60`s

205 tire height
50 tire width
15 rime size

why would 60 affect the revs and why would you put on a skinner tire then you have too??
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post Feb 12 2010, 01:43 PM
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205 = width, 50 = sidewall height. 60 is closer to stock diameter, hence lower revs at same speed than with the 50s.

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post Feb 12 2010, 01:44 PM
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Mike you have height and width mixed up.
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post Feb 12 2010, 04:01 PM
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205 = width, 50 = sidewall height. 60 is closer to stock diameter, hence lower revs at same speed than with the 50s.

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post Feb 12 2010, 04:13 PM
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QUOTE(6freak @ Feb 12 2010, 03:01 PM) *

QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Feb 12 2010, 11:43 AM) *

205 = width, 50 = sidewall height. 60 is closer to stock diameter, hence lower revs at same speed than with the 50s.

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post Feb 12 2010, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE(6freak @ Feb 12 2010, 02:01 PM) *

QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Feb 12 2010, 11:43 AM) *

205 = width, 50 = sidewall height. 60 is closer to stock diameter, hence lower revs at same speed than with the 50s.

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Actually, to be more specific- 205=mm width (tire manufacturers measure at different spots so they are not all the same width. 50 or 60 is the aspect ratio. 50% the width tall, 60% the width tall, etc. So an sr16515 (which should be a 70 series) has a sidewall that is theoretically 115.5 mm tall. 205/50 should be 102.5, 205/55 should be 112.75, 205/60 should be 123.

Taller tires = numerically lower gearing = no power around town, good RPM on the freeway.

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post Feb 12 2010, 05:44 PM
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I have 205/60's. I like the ride and the look. I think the taller tire fits the vintage of the car. However, I feel like I'm lugging the poor thing if I use 5th gear going 60mph. Since I almost never go any faster on a normal commute, I'm now sort of wishing I had the 50's so I would have a better chance of using 5th. 50's are a pretty bumpy ride imo.
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post Feb 12 2010, 06:14 PM
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this is my second 914 and i have 205/60 on this one and the lasdt one. if you are driving 120+ miles daily, its not an option. I drive my car as hard as i can untill it breaks, then i take too long to fix it, and go again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

i also love the look of the 60's
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post Feb 12 2010, 06:22 PM
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I have 205/60's. I like the ride and the look. I think the taller tire fits the vintage of the car. However, I feel like I'm lugging the poor thing if I use 5th gear going 60mph. Since I almost never go any faster on a normal commute, I'm now sort of wishing I had the 50's so I would have a better chance of using 5th. 50's are a pretty bumpy ride imo.



I have heard 50's are bumpy, never had a problem with 5th gear on 60's but in Los Angeles it is either 1st/2nd gear on the freway or 80 mph just to keep up..
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post Feb 12 2010, 06:30 PM
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I liked 205 / 60 s with a 1/4 inch spacer. Filled out nice! You need longer bolts for the rear though...
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I've had 205 70's, 60's & 50's, and I prefer the 60's. I drive a lot of highway miles, and they're better for me on the highway. I currently have 70's on the car, and can't wait to get back to 60's.
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post Feb 12 2010, 09:34 PM
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50's on my racecar, 60's on my street car. I'm buying new street tires soon, I'll put 60's on again. They're just right.
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Feb 12 2010, 11:43 AM) *

205 = width, 50 = sidewall height. 60 is closer to stock diameter, hence lower revs at same speed than with the 50s.

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QUOTE(messix @ Feb 12 2010, 02:13 PM) *

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205 = width, 50 = sidewall height. 60 is closer to stock diameter, hence lower revs at same speed than with the 50s.

Reid

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got your asshat on again huh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

Always ....hey thanks again for coming over last Saterday Troy

you know my situation now, i'm sorry i couldn't make it. i sent a gift though.
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