Anyone running this combo?
Why?
That would be a very narrow tire with 7's.
Ricer Porsche?
I’d probably go with 205/60’s on 7”s
I'm thinking the same. I've had 185/70-15's on stock steelies on my -6 since day one. Seem to fit and handle well. Have just about a finger's gap between the tire and rear fender lip.
What's the offset on the 7 inch wheels? Most 7" wheel/tire combo's do not fit with out wheel well modifications.
Thanks for the responses. Asking because my other 914 with 205’s feels over-tired.
Looks like I should put those on my Fuchs.
185/70R15 on 15x7 Fuchs are common (and were in period), so not sure this would be a problem?
You're a bit low on OD, but not hugely so, as a 195/65R15 would be back up to the right OD. If the tire maker lists 185/65R15 as approved up to a 7-inch wheel, I might try it.
Quick search of tires in 185/70 and 185/65 shows rim width minimums of 4.5 to 5.5, and maximums of 6 to 7 inches. Definitely worth checking. Odd that Vredestein approves wider wheels than Pirelli and Riken.
I have 195/55 on my car at the moment because they were free new tires. They look a little small to me but not bad. I was planning to run 205/50, so similar.
I’ve been thinking the same thing about putting narrow tires on my car. It has more grip then I want. I want it to be a little loose to have fun at a lower limit, maybe even some over stead. Does anyone have experience with a stock 914? Does it have body role? And will tall side walls allow it to move?
My last /4 had two sets of wheels.
4-bolt fuchs with Toyo RA1s in 205-50-15
4-bolt Mahles with vredestein 165-15.
This made for an obvious night/day difference in ride quality and cornerning ability. Both were fun.. but the RA1s were fast. Sharp turn in. No sidewall wallow. Just quick directional change and large quantities of drip in the dry.
The 165s were fun because the threshold was so much lower and the ride quality was better. They looks period correct and it is kinda funny to see such a narrow tire on a car, especially these days.
Thanks for all of he responses and considerations. Appreciate the feedback gentlemen.
Thanks for the response, totally agree that too much tire can remove a toss-able / playful driving experience.
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