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Posted by: thomasotten Jul 29 2007, 03:17 PM

I currently run 195/60/15, but it seems like there is more options if you go to 195/50 15. These Hankook R-S2 tires look pretty cool. Anyon got some pics, mounted?

Posted by: Crazyhippy Jul 29 2007, 03:27 PM

IMHO the 195/50/15's look too small.

If tire selection is what you are after, try 195/50/16's instead.

16" fuchs aren't tooo hard to find or tooo $$$

BJH

Posted by: McMark Jul 29 2007, 03:31 PM

50 series tires look too small for me. But that being said, the tire choices are better. I have 50s on my car now, but I'm collecting parts for a five lug swap and I have 16" wheels waiting which will get me the advantages of the lower profile, but with a more appealing aesthetic.

50 series tires on my car


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Posted by: thomasotten Jul 29 2007, 03:38 PM

Yes, I see that look a little wanting. Then what about 205/55R-15? They have these BR Goodrich g-Force Sports that look pretty nice. Are they too fat?

Posted by: Headrage Jul 29 2007, 03:43 PM

I split it and run 205/55's on mine and they seem to fit okay...

Posted by: Lou W Jul 29 2007, 04:17 PM

I'm running the G-Force 195/55-15's on 15 x 6's.


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Posted by: shelby/914 Jul 29 2007, 04:26 PM

These are 195/60/15 Falkens

Posted by: Grelber Jul 29 2007, 04:28 PM

I'm currently running the 195/50/15's, but will change to the 60's on my next set. I just don't like what the small diameter tires do to my gear ratios.

Posted by: JPB Jul 29 2007, 05:22 PM

These 205/55/15s look tough for tires on 51/2" rims. They fill the wells just perfect! The rear wheel rub is from the PO who ran much larger wheels and rims for the stock rear fenders. WHY?


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Posted by: SirAndy Jul 29 2007, 05:50 PM

no you're not ...

you are pushing them around the garage.
Andy

Posted by: Travis Neff Jul 29 2007, 10:07 PM

195x60x15 on Mcafee's 205x55x15 on Enkie's


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Posted by: Cjllong Jul 29 2007, 11:30 PM

The color of your 914 is very close to mine! I have never seen that color on a 914. They may be a different shade, but do you mind telling me what color is it so I can be sure. I was positive I was the only one with that color!


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Posted by: Lou W Jul 29 2007, 11:37 PM

Yup, you're right.

Posted by: BigDBass Jul 29 2007, 11:43 PM

What a killer picture thread so far. Travis, your car looks sweet.

Here's the only pic I could find showing my 195/60 Bridgestones on stock Mahles.

Posted by: Rob Ways Jul 29 2007, 11:44 PM

I think the tire height varies by suspensions as well. Stock vs racing makes a difference IMHO.

I wish for 2.0 Fuchs in 15 x 6 personally.

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Jul 30 2007, 12:24 AM

205x50x15 looks fine if the car is lowered enough to fill the wheel wells


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Posted by: McMark Jul 30 2007, 03:16 AM

Oh yeah, stock gearing and 50 series tires on the freeway sucks. The engine revs very high.

Posted by: thomasotten Jul 30 2007, 07:28 AM

Good point! Anyone try those Falken 912 tires? Apparently they replace the 512 series, but the still make both.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jul 30 2007, 08:11 AM

195/50-15

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Jul 30 2007, 01:45 PM

I've been rollin 195/50s for over a year - they are a great alternative to having a low ratio 901 built!

My 914 is low enough that they look OK to me. I mostly AX my 914 now so they are sweet. I should go to a bigger contact patch size, but budget is limited. I drive 3.5-4K rpms on the freeway to stay with the flow. 85-95mph gets pretty high and loud on the RPMS.

For street and mild racing, I like the looks of the 195/60s...no worries about fitment with 195 vs 205.