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Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 23 2020, 10:21 AM

Can somebody post a picture or two of a stock fender (maybe a 6 ?) car with
185/70 VR 15s ?
TIA

Posted by: DickSteinkamp Jan 23 2020, 10:54 AM

I don't have any pictures, but here's a https://tiresize.com/calculator/ you can play with.

You don't say what your goal is, but if it is for a "stock look", I believe the 6's has 14" wheels.

With 15" wheels, 185/70s are about a half inch shorter than the stock 4 cylinder 165/82s. 195/70s would be the same diameter as the stock 4 cylinder tires.

Keep in mind that the ride height in any pictures you get will influence the "look" greatly.

Posted by: rgolia Jan 23 2020, 11:03 AM

Don't really have a photo that shows the fit well, but I have run them for many years in my 914. You can slip a finger between the body and the tire.

Posted by: dcheek Jan 23 2020, 11:36 AM

Michelin XWX 185/70 15's

Posted by: Cal Jan 23 2020, 11:49 AM

Vredestein Sprint Classics 185/70/15....




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Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jan 23 2020, 11:55 AM

Avon CR6ZZ in 185/70R15


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Posted by: Cal Jan 23 2020, 11:58 AM

Here's Pete Stout's (000 Magazine) '73 914/6 conversion wearing 185/70/15 Avon CR6ZZ tires on deep 6's.....


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Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 23 2020, 11:58 AM

Perfect ! They all look great.
When handling them they seem so tall compared to modern tires.
Thank you all.

Posted by: rgolia Jan 23 2020, 12:30 PM

yes and they look perfect on the car.

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jan 23 2020, 02:40 PM

They are, but they're what's "right" for the 914...though I also like the way narrow 914s handle on 205/60, 205/55, 195/60, and 195/65.

XWXs and Vreds look more correct as street tires, and I am sure they are better in wet conditions, but I went CR6ZZ after wanting more performance than the Vreds offered. I went hardest compound but would go softest compound if I had it to do over again (I'll time them out rather than wear them out), but really like them overall.

Curious about the CN36 on a 914, as I hear rave reviews from 911 drivers, but the CN36 can look perfect or a bit too tame or a bit too "truck tire" depending on their size and application. Can't put my finger on why, as I love the CN36's vintage looks.

Ah, and: Nice car, Jeff!!

Posted by: flyer86d Jan 23 2020, 03:18 PM

Rory,

What size tires do you have on your orange car with the Minilites?

Charlie

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 23 2020, 04:57 PM

205 / 55 VR 15's ancient Dunlops. Extremely timed out
I have new replacements on hand.

I'm asking about the 185's because I own them (timed out too) and need
something to make one of my cars a roller / temporary driver for testing
and alignment. The car is not a restoration but a 'recomission'
Tire choice maybe up to the next owner.


Hey Charlie this pic's for you.
Do you remenber the Red Apple Rest on Rt.17 ?
205/55 15's all around


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Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 23 2020, 04:58 PM

dbl.

Posted by: Jett Jan 23 2020, 07:56 PM

XWX’s with the dog bone tread... stock look:)


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Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 23 2020, 09:08 PM

Got a question; do 70 series tires make for a smoother ride ?

Posted by: fixer34 Jan 24 2020, 07:11 PM

Mine is the green one. '70 -6 with stock 'steelies', 185/70-15's.

I have a better closeup picture somewhere....

Posted by: fixer34 Jan 24 2020, 07:17 PM

A little better..

Posted by: DickSteinkamp Jan 24 2020, 07:44 PM

Yes...taller sidewall = more flex

Posted by: Mark Henry Jan 24 2020, 08:16 PM

My 914 with 185/70-15 and EMPI sprintstars...long time ago.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 24 2020, 08:20 PM

Your car is perfect.
The ultimate anonymous 6

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jan 24 2020, 10:25 PM

In most cases (Vreds, XWX, CN36, XZX, etc), yes.

The Avon CR6ZZ feels like what it is: a road-legal vintage racing tire. They're by no means "rough riding," but they do have a fairly stiff sidewall.

Posted by: Jett Jan 25 2020, 10:31 AM

Love this picture!