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> Has anyone snuck a 215/60R15 into a narrow 914?, Thinking about P6000s
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post Jul 16 2014, 06:07 PM
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Porsche lists the 215/60R15 as an N1 tire approved for 914-6, and I am considering them as they solve the too-small diameter problem I want to avoid. Currently, I'm on 195/65s. I used to run 205/55s and 205/60s, but all of these are too small in diameter.

I know the cars vary, but I was able to run various 205/55s with no rubbing and 205/60 Yoko A008Rs years ago with only a bit of rubbing on the inside (too much negative camber at that time). I'd be running these on 15x6 911 wheels, but may pop to have them turned into 15x7Rs by Weidman and do custom spacers. Big thing is to get a summer performance tire in there with, well, performance—and the right look.

That period look with any kind of performance is getting tough to find. If anyone has 215/60s on a narrow car, and can provide pics, I'd be very thankful!

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post Jul 16 2014, 06:20 PM
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I'm running Falken 215/60 x 15 all the way around. The wheels are 911 SC phone dials, 15 x 6 on front and 15 x 7 rears. As I understand most 911SCs had the 16" Fuchs, but that was an option and the phone dials were standard.

I did stretch the rears with a bat to get them to fit, but it's a nice set up. When I get new tires I may go 205s up front, I've been told the 215 is a little wide for a 6" rim.
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post Jul 16 2014, 07:09 PM
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I've got 205/60/15 on 2.0L Fuchs on my narrow body. Fronts rub on the inside when in full wheel turn lock left or right. Haven't noticed any rubbing in the rears.
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post Jul 16 2014, 10:36 PM
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QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Jul 16 2014, 07:07 PM) *

Porsche lists the 215/60R15 as an N1 tire approved for 914-6, and I am considering them as they solve the too-small diameter problem I want to avoid. Currently, I'm on 195/65s. I used to run 205/55s and 205/60s, but all of these are too small in diameter.

I know the cars vary, but I was able to run various 205/55s with no rubbing and 205/60 Yoko A008Rs years ago with only a bit of rubbing on the inside (too much negative camber at that time). I'd be running these on 15x6 911 wheels, but may pop to have them turned into 15x7Rs by Weidman and do custom spacers. Big thing is to get a summer performance tire in there with, well, performance—and the right look.

That period look with any kind of performance is getting tough to find. If anyone has 215/60s on a narrow car, and can provide pics, I'd be very thankful!

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I ran 215's on 8's but I had spacers and flares. I know what you mean about "the look" That vintage stance. tires with sidewalls that are tall enough to look tucked without removing all the suspension travel.

I had tires from the tire rack. I put them on Sandy's 14 and didn't like them. I went back to the tire rack the next day to order another set. Instead of making me eat them they took them back. dis-mounted them ands mounted a taller set no charge.

I mention this because if you ask ahead they my do that for you as a test fit. It's worth a shot.
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QUOTE(Bruce Hinds @ Jul 16 2014, 05:40 PM) *

I'm running Falken 215/60 x 15 all the way around. The wheels are 911 SC phone dials, 15 x 6 on front and 15 x 7 rears. As I understand most 911SCs had the 16" Fuchs, but that was an option and the phone dials were standard.

I did stretch the rears with a bat to get them to fit, but it's a nice set up. When I get new tires I may go 205s up front, I've been told the 215 is a little wide for a 6" rim.
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Hot damn that setup looks sweet, especially at the rear. And I do need to repaint both sides of my car again... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. If you've got any more photos from other angles, please don't be shy. I've been trying to find the right setup for years, and this might be it for me. Thanks!!!!

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I ran 215's on 8's but I had spacers and flares. I know what you mean about "the look" That vintage stance. tires with sidewalls that are tall enough to look tucked without removing all the suspension travel.

I had tires from the tire rack. I put them on Sandy's 14 and didn't like them. I went back to the tire rack the next day to order another set. Instead of making me eat them they took them back. dis-mounted them ands mounted a taller set no charge.

I mention this because if you ask ahead they my do that for you as a test fit. It's worth a shot.


Those 215/60s are part of what sold me on your car, Rick. That thing stopped me in my tracks when it was here. Just sooooo right. Might have been what got me off of 205/55s. Was around that time that my taste started changing. First time I saw the 215/60R15 P6000s on the back of an RS 2.7, I was well and truly hooked. Sneaking them under the back of a narrow 914 might not be easy, but may be worth a try—especially since I have to repaint both sides of the car anyway. Only question is whether I have the wheels modified to 7Rs or cram the 215s onto the 6s. I think the 6s will keep the tire a bit narrower, and are within the range of approved rim widths for the Pirellis. Worst case, I try it and I have to widen the wheels later.

Tire Rack is almost impossible to beat in terms of customer service. Almost makes me want to move there, as there are few things I rue more in the Bay Area than getting tires mounted and balanced.

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I have 225 50 16 on the rear with stock quarters. I have boxter winter wheels on it. No spacers. I didn't roll the quarters either.
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I have 225 50 16 on the rear with stock quarters. I have boxter winter wheels on it. No spacers. I didn't roll the quarters either.

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post Jul 18 2014, 01:41 PM
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Here, some 215x45x16 on 7" 911 SC Fuchs, front and rear:

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And my son's car, 225x50x15's on 7” 911 cookie cutters:

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Both cars rolled and pulled, neither rubs, and both with good door gaps.
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post Feb 7 2016, 11:40 AM
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Will the 215/60's fit the 5 1/2 steel wheels? I have 4 215's from my 911 I'd like to use on my narrow body/std 914.

Would love to hear if anyone had experience using this set up.

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QUOTE(Keyser Sose @ Jul 18 2014, 01:41 PM) *

Here, some 215x45x16 on 7" 911 SC Fuchs, front and rear:

And my son's car, 225x50x15's on 7” 911 cookie cutters:

Both cars rolled and pulled, neither rubs, and both with good door gaps.


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I didn't roll the quarters either.


Maybe you didn't, but I'd bet that someone did at some point...

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215/60 x 15 phone dials, 6" up front and 7" in rear. Rear lips stretched and rolled, poorly cracking the paint.
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QUOTE(Mhead @ Feb 7 2016, 10:40 AM) *

Will the 215/60's fit the 5 1/2 steel wheels? I have 4 215's from my 911 I'd like to use on my narrow body/std 914.

Would love to hear if anyone had experience using this set up.

Thx

215 are a little wide for the steelies, 205 is the recommended max for a 6" wheel, but I've been running those one 15x 6 phone dials on the front, they're okay but you have to run them a little soft to get a good contact patch. A 5 1/2 wheel would just be worse. But they'll work.
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Here, some 215x45x16 on 7" 911 SC Fuchs, front and rear:



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