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Posted by: malaga_red75 Jan 11 2011, 10:12 PM

I need to get tires for my 914 that has the american revolution 'empi style' wheel.

what are you guys running?

this will be summer performance tires only. im looking for dedicated street tires.

thanks in advance

-peter

Posted by: 9146986 Jan 12 2011, 08:23 AM

The Empi's don't have the correct backspacing (not enough)for a 914. They will fit, but they'll also limit how wide a tire you can fit.

You need to have the tire shop test fit the size you'd like before you buy them, as you'll probably get rubbing on the rear.

Personally I like a 195/60.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jan 12 2011, 09:35 AM

205/50

Posted by: DanT Jan 12 2011, 10:10 AM

he is running Empi look 8 spokers....not a stock wheel.
improper offset...moves the outside of the tire/wheel too close to the fender....
205s will probably not fit

see here for the same post
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=114566&pid=1416769&st=0&#entry1416769

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 12 2011, 10:15 AM

I agree and maybe not even 195/ 65x15 will fit. Will probably be tight at least on one side. Although the 195/65x15 is the ideal sized street tire for the 914, it does not fit the car when aftermarket wheels with the vw type offset are installed (empi and riviera and the older american racing wheels

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QUOTE(DanT @ Jan 12 2011, 09:10 AM)

he is running Empi look 8 spokers....not a stock wheel.
improper offset...moves the outside of the tire/wheel too close to the fender....
205s will probably not fit

see here for the same post
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=114566&pid=1416769&st=0&#entry1416769

Posted by: 9146986 Jan 12 2011, 12:30 PM

I was able to fit 195's on a set of Empi style wheels, on a stock body 914. I did have to shave about 1/4" of the fender lip on one side though. It was '84 and I didn't know about rolling the fender lips with a ball bat, so I used a jig saw with a metal cutting blade and shaved off enough so the tire wouldn't rub.

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