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Cfletch
post Oct 2 2026, 05:18 PM
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Finally pulled the trigger and got some tires for my 16x6 fuch wheels. As expected, rear is rather tight and might end up doing a very little roll on the lip to fold it up a little to get a little more clearance. Overall pretty happy with the look. Just need to buy some center caps and its a done deal.

Went with 205x55x16 Yokohama Advan Sports

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post Oct 2 2026, 05:27 PM
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Good looking setup/car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I plan on keeping my car a narrow body and have two sets of Fuchs, 15x6 and 16x6 to choose from. Looks like the 205/55/16 is the recomended size for the 16" wheels. I thought they were fine on a narrow body. I don't really want to deform the original arches in the rear. Every car is a little different. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

As for 15x6, tire selection is limited unfortunately especially if one wants to stick with close to original diameter. I guess 185/65-15 would be the size. Not sure how that would hold up with a 3.2/6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

EDIT: 195/60-15 were a nice compromise but are difficult to find today.
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post Oct 2 2026, 06:21 PM
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QUOTE(Montreal914 @ Oct 2 2026, 04:27 PM) *

Good looking setup/car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I plan on keeping my car a narrow body and have two sets of Fuchs, 15x6 and 16x6 to choose from. Looks like the 205/55/16 is the recomended size for the 16" wheels. I thought they were fine on a narrow body. I don't really want to deform the original arches in the rear. Every car is a little different. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

As for 15x6, tire selection is limited unfortunately especially if one wants to stick with close to original diameter. I guess 185/65-15 would be the size. Not sure how that would hold up with a 3.2/6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

EDIT: 195/60-15 were a nice compromise but are difficult to find today.



Yeah the 16x6 won the battle due to tire availability in a way, I got mine on tire rack at discount because they were slightly older, not that it matters much to me.
Went for a test drive and got no rubbing and are much much better than what was on the car prior, so I'm extremely happy about this
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post Oct 2 2026, 07:03 PM
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The 6x16 is a good choice. My right rear will rub occasionally when I’m on a bumpy road but the tire choices are much better at 16 inches. I have Bridgestone RE71s.
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That car is blowing my mind right now! NICE
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The car was nice before the new wheels. Now it is stunning.
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post Oct 3 2026, 10:49 AM
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Thanks everyone!
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QUOTE(Cfletch @ Oct 2 2026, 07:18 PM) *

Finally pulled the trigger and got some tires for my 16x6 fuch wheels. As expected, rear is rather tight and might end up doing a very little roll on the lip to fold it up a little to get a little more clearance. Overall pretty happy with the look. Just need to buy some center caps and its a done deal.

Went with 205x55x16 Yokohama Advan Sports

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White the Best Color for a 914
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White the Best Color for a 914


Do you really want to open up that debate? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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I'm running 16x6's with same 205/55 size tires. Great combo for a narrow body 914.


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Very nice! Love the color too!
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I'm running 16x6's with same 205/55 size tires. Great combo for a narrow body 914.


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73, or later Mexican one?
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QUOTE(Montreal914 @ Oct 8 2026, 07:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Oct 8 2026, 05:23 PM) *

I'm running 16x6's with same 205/55 size tires. Great combo for a narrow body 914.


@Root_Werks
Nice bug! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
73, or later Mexican one?


Mexi-Bug

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