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Posted by: 72914wrx Dec 9 2020, 11:53 PM

I bought my first 914 Gt this last weekend. The wheels on the car don’t do it justice and are quiet ugly in my mind . I will be installing 15x7 and 15x8 as pictured. What is the best tire size the run ? Looking for a nicer ride so something with a side wall .


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Posted by: mlindner Dec 10 2020, 05:41 AM

That looks like fun, welcome. Post more pictures when you have time. Mark

Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 10 2020, 07:19 AM

Wow...those wheels on the car definitely do not belong on there. I like your new wheels, they will make a world of difference. Can't help with tires as my car is a narrow-body. But, I have 195x55x15's on it with no clearance issues at all.

Posted by: brant Dec 10 2020, 08:22 AM

Are the wheels still on the car 5x130 bolt pattern?

Posted by: 72914wrx Dec 10 2020, 09:48 AM

No still the 4 lug

Posted by: john77 Dec 10 2020, 11:11 AM

I'm running 15x9 in the back and 15x8 in the front, and went with 225/50/15 all round.







This last pic is when I had a 9" fitted on the front just after I trimmed the front arches. You can see, even on the 15x9 these tires have a nice beefy sidewall.




If you plug those numbers (225/50/15) into a tire size calculator it will give you a range of different tire sizes based on rim widths that will give you a similar diameter/look to what I'm running: https://tiresize.com/calculator/

Posted by: tygaboy Dec 10 2020, 12:11 PM

7s with 205, 8s with 225. That said, it also depends on the look you want. I have 8 and 9 with 225 and 245. I happen to like that look.
Wider fronts will steer a little heavier than narrower. Spacers also make a difference in both look and steering feel.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Dec 10 2020, 12:21 PM

I run 225/60/15 on 8's all four corners

Posted by: Retroracer Dec 10 2020, 12:24 PM

I like the retro look of the slightly higher profile tires - so for street tires I run 60 profile:

- 7" front and 205
- 8" rear and 215

Going narrower (vs. 225 or higher) width at the rear gives a more "stretched/taut" look to the tire. Personal preference.

- Tony

Posted by: 72914wrx Dec 10 2020, 04:24 PM

I agree I like the retro look as well .

Posted by: 72914wrx Dec 10 2020, 04:25 PM

[quote name='ValcoOscar' date='Dec 10 2020, 10:21 AM' post='2873751']
I run 225/60/15 on 8's all four corners


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Oscar I really like your car very nice sir !

Posted by: 72914wrx Dec 19 2020, 08:06 PM

Mounted wheels and lowered now waiting for the ecu to come back so I can drive it .


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Posted by: ValcoOscar Dec 20 2020, 04:26 AM

Looking good...

Mine sits rather low. No rubbing issues.

Here's a better side shot

Posted by: MM1 Dec 20 2020, 06:40 AM

Love this car, Oscar - especially the passenger rocker!