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TIRES, Tires, tires, what boots ya got on... |
woobn8r |
May 10 2007, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 7-January 07 From: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,435 Region Association: None |
Just thinking about tires for my 914 and thought I'd see what the "914 faithful" are runnung.
I considered doing a poll, but there are just too many options and combinations... So what size/manufacturer/model boots do you have on your 914 and why. What application do you have? Street, CW, auto X, race....wheel size, stock fenders, GT flares , Sheridan wide body... I'll start... Current: 914-4 1.8 factory narrow body 205/50R15 "Champiro GT" on 15 x 7 aftermarket rims... good for rolling around the garage until resto is done. Planning 914-6 3.2 steel GT flares 225/45R16 Yokohama Advan A048 on 16 x 8 Fuchs for limited street use with lapping day duties. 16 inch to clear brake upgrades, 45 series to keep overall diameter under 24", Yokohama as this is the only decent performance tire available in this size. |
Joe Ricard |
May 10 2007, 01:52 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Street 225/45-15 Hankook Ventus RS2 on 8" rims
Race Hoosier or Goodyear slicks size is HUGE GT flared car. |
brp914 |
May 10 2007, 02:16 PM
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My 3.2 is a street car on Mich pilot exalto 205/55/15 fuchs x4. The engine turns too fast on frwys, especially given the available power, but my wevo/915 finally got finished and I'll put it in soon. I had 5th upped 2 ratios taller for cruising. The steering wheel is a little jittery at frwy speed. The front end and tires are new, so it maybe due to turbo tie-rods.
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Aaron Cox |
May 10 2007, 02:26 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
205/50 and 225/50 on a narrow body
i run yoko AVS ES100's for street and yoko Advan A032R hard compound for track |
TravisNeff |
May 10 2007, 02:33 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
205x55x15 Bridgestone S-03's for street
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mudfoot76 |
May 10 2007, 02:40 PM
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Currently teenerless :-( Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 18-March 04 From: Carmel, IN Member No.: 1,814 Region Association: None |
Street - 205/60-15 Pirelli P6000 on aftermarket rims
Track - 205/50-15 Azenis on Fuchs |
horizontally-opposed |
May 10 2007, 04:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,442 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None |
CURRENT:
Yokohama ES100 205/55R15 on Fuchs five-lug 15x6 "Deep Sixes" Wheels are great, ES100 tires are AWFUL, both dynamically and visually! (my opinion) PAST: Before that always had very good luck with BFG Comp T/A ZRs on the same wheels. Now NLA, unfortunately... FUTURE Going to give Vredestein 185/70R15s after driving a real 916 with 'em. Looked good and period correct, and was shocked by how well they worked. Hope this is a helpful data point... pete |
TonyAKAVW |
May 10 2007, 04:40 PM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
195-50-15 Hankook RS2 tires. I like them. They are sticky and cheap for street R compound tires. $75 each shipped from discounttiredirect.com
-Tony |
Brando |
May 10 2007, 04:51 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
195/50/15 Fuzion HRis on the front
195/60/15 Fuzion ZRis on the rear. Had 195/65/15 Fuzion ZRi's all around before it became an AX car, then went to 195/50/15 Fuzion HRis all around when it was an AX car. |
jgara962 |
May 10 2007, 04:59 PM
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Yo, this is how I roll Group: Members Posts: 823 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 3,879 Region Association: Northern California |
Hankook RS-2 225/50/15's on 7" rims front 8" rims rear. GT flares too!
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Aaron Cox |
May 10 2007, 04:59 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
CURRENT: Yokohama ES100 205/55R15 on Fuchs five-lug 15x6 "Deep Sixes" Wheels are great, ES100 tires are AWFUL, both dynamically and visually! (my opinion) pete wow... i have never heard a bad review for those tires. I LOVE my set! scared myself in the frigid cold once (they are called "ultra high performance SUMMER tires" - for a reason i guess) they stick like glue when warm, make a little noise, and wear really well. and they sorta look cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) GREAT street stickies in my experience. just a rebuttal for pete's sake (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif) |
grantsfo |
May 10 2007, 05:51 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
You could save yourself a bundle of money if you went for Hankooks. They great tire for the dough. I run them on my MX5.
Hard to pass up $87 price tage for your size compared to what? $200 + for Yoko's? Here is your size on Edge racings site: http://www.edgeracing.com/tires/2254516/ |
PRS914-6 |
May 10 2007, 05:55 PM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
Aaron, sorry, I don't like the ES100's either. Had them on my 911. They are fine for Sunday driving but when pushed hard they didn't have a lot of grip. I have the Hankooks now and they are much stickier in the same situations. I have not tried them on a 914 though but assume the results would be similar
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iamchappy |
May 10 2007, 06:39 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I use 3 sets for different conditions, ES100's for everyday beaters, Contiextremecontacts for cold slippery, and Toyo RA1's for fast summer.....
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Pat Garvey |
May 10 2007, 08:03 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Pirelli CN36's! 175/70. Love 'em. Quiet, yet controlled. Not the best for auto-x, but have some A008R's for that. Cn36's look & act great for 28 years old. A008R's are onlt 16.
What the hell is is a Hankook? Something obscure like Vredestein? What the hell are you guys putting on your 914's - you ARE putting these wierdo tires on your 914 aren't you. Oh, and why? Yeppir, I'll get lotsogrief from this one, but then, I kinda like it. Pat |
SGB |
May 10 2007, 08:30 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
Truely Pat, there aren't alot of XZX or P700 tires left anymore. I've got (shudder) Kumhos in 205/50-15 size, and they are great tires. I've got Sumitoma tires on my BMW, and may go to those next for the 914 too.
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ws91420 |
May 10 2007, 08:49 PM
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Yes I have one a Lensley 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,063 Joined: 10-September 03 From: Ruther Glen,VA (halfway between sticks and civilization) Member No.: 1,137 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Now discontinued Michelin pilot XGT H4 195/65/15
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SGB |
May 10 2007, 08:58 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
Ooo, ooo...
I had XGTs too (Z rated I think). Man those were GREAT tires. |
ws91420 |
May 10 2007, 09:05 PM
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Yes I have one a Lensley 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,063 Joined: 10-September 03 From: Ruther Glen,VA (halfway between sticks and civilization) Member No.: 1,137 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
these are H rated corners great
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Joe Ricard |
May 10 2007, 09:23 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Hankook is another Korean tire that is ranked right below the Falken Azenis in grip at the autocross street tire classes. Just a bit cheaper
Es100 is the worst tire I ever had next to a Uniroyal tigerpaw. EEWWWW. |
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