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Posted by: john grier Apr 7 2006, 07:12 PM

Ok I need tires soon,
What is the difference between these two?

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 7 2006, 07:17 PM

click on the "914 info" link at the very top of the page
then choose "tire size calculator"

Posted by: Mueller Apr 7 2006, 07:22 PM

a 205/65???

are you driving a 4x4 truck or what??

that is one tall tire......

Posted by: john grier Apr 7 2006, 07:25 PM

I like tall walls
I do not like low profile

Posted by: john grier Apr 7 2006, 07:26 PM

This is to be a daily driver for comfort not ax

Posted by: Mueller Apr 7 2006, 07:31 PM

QUOTE (john grier @ Apr 7 2006, 06:25 PM)

I like tall walls I do not like low profile

that's really tall...what do you have on there now and what rim?

I think an 195/60 is a good size

Posted by: john grier Apr 7 2006, 07:37 PM

Ah thats good,
I have 205 60 on the alloy wheels, I think, could be 50

Posted by: Mueller Apr 7 2006, 07:41 PM

QUOTE (john grier @ Apr 7 2006, 06:37 PM)

Ah thats good, I have 205 60 on the alloy wheels, I think, could be 50

a 205/65 will be "taller" than your current 205/60 (and much, much taller than if 50's)

a 205/55 is close to a 195/60...of course the 205/60 will give the best ride...brand of tire makes a big differance as well....

Posted by: tommy914 Apr 7 2006, 07:47 PM

Here's an example of 195/65/15.


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Posted by: john grier Apr 7 2006, 07:47 PM

Tires cost alot of money and I want to get the best bang for my buck.
Ride handeling and performance. and apperance.

Posted by: BigDBass Apr 7 2006, 07:49 PM

Posted by: john grier Apr 7 2006, 07:51 PM

Wow Tommy that looks good, How does it hande l?

Posted by: Howard Apr 7 2006, 07:55 PM

195/65 pretty much matches the diameter of the stock tire and not a clearance issue with stock wheels. 205/50's better for spirited driving, handling and acceleration. Speedo and odo will read about 8% fast, and gas mileage obviously worse.

These cars are so light that non track tire wear is not an issue, so name your poison.

Posted by: DonTraver Apr 7 2006, 07:56 PM

205/65/15 may be too tall for the rear wheel well, may rub and blister your paint.

195/65/15 fits just fine, no rubbing.

The rear wheel wells on a 914 don't often have the same width. When I put on 205's, one side fit fine, the other didn't. I had to roll the fender to keep from rubbing.

I just put a set of 195/65/15's on my 6. I like them. I'm not bottoming out on parking lot barriers, rpm on the engine dropped 500, and I may even get better gas milage. My speedo is off by 5mph, I had it calibrated for 205/50/15's. Haven't really noticed a difference in performance, it still scoots.

Stock on my 6 was 165/65/15 on steel wheels, I've still got them.

So if you like them, go with them, it's your car, your money.

Later, Don

Posted by: john grier Apr 7 2006, 07:57 PM

I love this club!!!
When I am out there is always a show going on

Posted by: john grier Apr 7 2006, 08:01 PM

When I was at the store the two tires were almost identical.The 205 was only a half inch taller and a half inch wider.

Posted by: john grier Apr 7 2006, 08:05 PM

Ok I got it I am going to go with 195 65 15
Thanks to every one for there input.
Thanks John

Posted by: BigDBass Apr 7 2006, 08:08 PM

Does the $48 Kumho ECSTA ASX 195/65VR15 suck?
How 'bout the $68 Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical 195/65HR15?

Posted by: Howard Apr 7 2006, 08:11 PM

QUOTE (BigDBass @ Apr 7 2006, 06:08 PM)

Does the $48 Kumho ECSTA ASX 195/65VR15 suck? How 'bout the $68 Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical 195/65HR15?

go to tirerack.com and read the reviews.

Kumhos IMHO are the best buy, but a little noisy and harsh. V rated has stiffer sidewalls.

Posted by: tommy914 Apr 7 2006, 08:13 PM

QUOTE (john grier @ Apr 7 2006, 07:51 PM)

Wow Tommy that looks good, How does it handle?

They handle great around town and on the highway. Not that great for auto-x. Kumho has a 195/65/15 that looks to be pretty good. About $50 each.

Posted by: tommy914 Apr 7 2006, 08:16 PM

In a tire rack test, the only "all season" tire beating the ECSTA ASX, is the mucho dollar Pirelli Pzero nero.

Posted by: john grier Apr 7 2006, 08:16 PM

I have 205 Kumhos on it now but the tread is getting thin
They handel great but they are low profile.
Not to say that I will not be getting them in the future but for right now I want something different.

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Apr 7 2006, 08:54 PM

I've had 'em all and 195/65 is the right tire for the street with stock 5.5" wheels.

Posted by: Scott Carlberg Apr 7 2006, 11:46 PM

I used to have 205/60-15's on my Fuchs, the ride was fine, you'll be happy with that size.

IF you ever decide to drive your car quickly/agressively, you'll be happy that you went down to the 60-series, if you don't decide to go to a 55 or 50 series, that is. IMO


It also depends on your car's current suspension set-up to, my 914 is/was quite stiff, and I'm currently on 205/50-15's.

hth.

Posted by: pfierb Apr 8 2006, 03:29 AM

QUOTE (BigDBass @ Apr 7 2006, 10:08 PM)

Does the $48 Kumho ECSTA ASX 195/65VR15 suck? How 'bout the $68 Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical 195/65HR15?  :idea:

I may be wrong but I think there is a federal law that makes it illegal to put Korean made tires on a German car.

Posted by: gopack Apr 8 2006, 04:22 AM

QUOTE (pfierb @ Apr 8 2006, 04:29 AM)

QUOTE (BigDBass @ Apr 7 2006, 10:08 PM) Does the $48 Kumho ECSTA ASX 195/65VR15 suck? How 'bout the $68 Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical 195/65HR15?  :idea: I may be wrong but I think there is a federal law that makes it illegal to put Korean made tires on a German car.

Oh-OH!

I guess I need to be arrested!
I had the "kum-ho" Ecsta ASX on my M3 and liked them. when I was forced to go out in slippery conditions they worked very well. In dry they were no match for the Michlin Pilot sport summer tires i had on for good weather though!

Posted by: pfierb Apr 8 2006, 04:30 AM

QUOTE (gopack @ Apr 8 2006, 06:22 AM)

QUOTE (pfierb @ Apr 8 2006, 04:29 AM) QUOTE (BigDBass @ Apr 7 2006, 10:08 PM) Does the $48 Kumho ECSTA ASX 195/65VR15 suck? How 'bout the $68 Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical 195/65HR15?  :idea: I may be wrong but I think there is a federal law that makes it illegal to put Korean made tires on a German car. Oh-OH! I guess I need to be arrested! I had the "kum-ho" Ecsta ASX on my M3 and liked them. when I was forced to go out in slippery conditions they worked very well. In dry they were no match for the Michlin Pilot sport summer tires i had on for good weather though!

I have kumho ecstas on my Mercedes but I painted over the name so there would be no trouble with the Connecticut state police or FBI....So far so good

Posted by: JPB Apr 8 2006, 06:13 AM

QUOTE (tommy914 @ Apr 7 2006, 08:47 PM)

Here's an example of 195/65/15.

Very nice and fills the wells perfectly. What is the tire brand since I'm gonna reskin mine soon?

Posted by: tommy914 Apr 8 2006, 06:34 AM

QUOTE (JPB @ Apr 8 2006, 06:13 AM)

QUOTE (tommy914 @ Apr 7 2006, 08:47 PM) Here's an example of 195/65/15. Very nice and fills the wells perfectly. What is the tire brand since I'm gonna reskin mine soon?

Those are old Yokohama AVS series tires.
I will be getting something new soon. I will either get Yokohama AVS dB S2, or the Kumho ECSTA ASX. Those seem to me to be the best choices in size 195/65/15