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Need new Tires - Opinions needed, What are you running? |
eric9144 |
Jun 22 2011, 10:04 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm sure I'm opening the flood gates on this one but here goes...
I run 205/60/15s on 4 bolt Fuchs, I've always thought the 60 series looked a little more 'correct' for street use than the 50's so I've tried to stick with those...Well looks like that market is drying up a bit and it's been a long time since my last set of tires so I need to know what's good. I'm in sunny Southern California so I generally go for a high performance tire and am not so concerned with wet weather performance...I also have a second set of Fuchs for auto-x tires so I'm not looking to put DOT race tires on for street use--they generally suck for street driving too--So far it seems like these are probably my choices: Goodyear Eagle GT Falken Ziex ZE-512 Kumho Ecsta ASX Bridgestone Potenza G019 Grid Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS Pole Position BFGoodrich g-Force Sport I'm sure there's others I haven't listed too, so let the opinions fly... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
MoveQik |
Jun 22 2011, 10:19 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have the BFG G-Force KDW's and love them. Having a narrow bodied 3.2 I need all the gription I can get and these tires have been great.
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Als914 |
Jun 22 2011, 10:45 AM
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Lighting my way Group: Members Posts: 330 Joined: 1-January 06 From: Hemet,Ca. Member No.: 5,346 Region Association: Southern California |
I have run the Potenza RE960 P205/65/R15 for many years on my daily driver with great performance. Used to use Michelins but like the longevity of the Potenza.
I may even be switching to Bridgestone golf balls next. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
KELTY360 |
Jun 22 2011, 10:55 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'm running Bridgestone Potenza RE960 195/60/15 on my 4 lug 2L. Not impressed. There is a lot of flex in the sidewall which gives a soft ride but cornering is compromised. They are quiet. Hoping the addition of a front sway bar will tighten things up. I will chose differently next time around.
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willamp |
Jun 22 2011, 11:07 AM
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Drivin' in Texas Hill Country Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 1-October 10 From: Austin, Texas Member No.: 12,232 Region Association: None |
I'm running 195/60/15 eagle GTs on original 4 lug fuchs and very happy with street performance. Turn in is quick with no noticable flex. Both back country road and highway ride is excellent. Also very quiet. Initially I thought they looked too wide on the wheels but have gotten used to the look.
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Ian Stott |
Jun 22 2011, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 28-January 08 From: Moncton/Canada Member No.: 8,635 Region Association: Canada |
I also went with the Bridgestone Potenzas, 205/60 15, like them a lot.
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
dlee6204 |
Jun 22 2011, 03:17 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
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ArtechnikA |
Jun 22 2011, 05:17 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
Conti Cross-Contact UHP, 385-50/18.
Oh - for a 914? I have no idea... |
914 shifter |
Jun 22 2011, 05:29 PM
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airhead Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 28-August 10 From: ny/nj Member No.: 12,111 Region Association: North East States |
205 60 15 eagle gt good all around performance.
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eric9144 |
Jun 22 2011, 06:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California |
So far the Potenza's and the Goodyear's seem to be the way to go...No bad comments on the Goodyears so far, mixed bag on the Potenza's...
Great pic 914 shifter! Anyone else? |
thelogo |
Jun 22 2011, 06:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
i also have 4 bolt fuchs , and use , 195-60 15 's pirelli 's in the front and continental pro contact . in the rear , and this tire combination is hard to beat . |
Chris Pincetich |
Jun 22 2011, 06:32 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
if you are willing to roll 195/55 or 205/50 then go with these Dunlops
I luv em (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Read the reviews, use the $80 discount http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...rt+Z1+Star+Spec |
stugray |
Jun 22 2011, 09:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
I agree with the eagle GTs.
I ran them many years ago, and they stick like you wouldnt believe. The only downside is that the compound wears quickly, but in 914 years, you will probably wear out the car before you need to replace them. 195s look more stock, but 205s fit without rubbing. Stu |
eric9144 |
Jun 23 2011, 10:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California |
Anyone tried the BFG G-Force sports?
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DanT |
Jun 23 2011, 11:14 AM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Had them on my 964C2 and a good friend had them on his RSA.
Pretty good all around tires and nicely priced. We both used them for street driving and street tire class AX with very good results. Would not hesitate getting them again for street tires. Good traction, not noisy, and decent in wet weather. |
thelogo |
Jun 23 2011, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
i also have 4 bolt fuchs , and use , 195-60 15 's pirelli 's in the front and continental pro contact . in the rear , and this tire combination is hard to beat . sorry i meant nitto in the front , nitto nt460 premier touring 195-60-R15 and conti touring contact 195-60- r15 in back i didn't buy these came on the car , but are super and I'm going to get the same set up on my mazda protege |
Drums66 |
Jun 23 2011, 11:27 AM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
i also have 4 bolt fuchs , and use , 195-60 15 's pirelli 's in the front and continental pro contact . in the rear , and this tire combination is hard to beat . .....Pirelli's or dunlop (IMG:style_emoticons/default/309.gif) |
wertygrog |
Jun 23 2011, 10:06 PM
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wertygrog Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Long Beach, CA Member No.: 5,114 Region Association: Southern California |
I have the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires in 195/55/15 and I definitely recommend them. They stuck like glue on Palomar Mtn. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...e+Oval+Indy+500 |
hot_shoe914 |
Jun 23 2011, 11:00 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
I got some round ones 205/50/15, they work very well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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