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205/65/15 to big? |
Cal |
Oct 7 2015, 10:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 615 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
What's the general opinion on these 205/65/15 tires on Fuchs.....are they to big? I like the vintage appearance but do they look out of place?
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mgp4591 |
Oct 8 2015, 01:21 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,382 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
I was running that size in the rear and 195/60-15 on Empi spokers and it worked out fine. Occasionally I'd rub a bit in the rear but not enough to be a problem- I ran the smaller in front for the stance I wanted and it came out fine. My avatar is what it looked like then- now it's just in parts...
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EdwardBlume |
Oct 8 2015, 01:38 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I like it. Looks good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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damesandhotrods |
Oct 8 2015, 01:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 568 Joined: 26-September 10 From: Santa Cruz California Member No.: 12,218 Region Association: Northern California |
I’m running 205 65x15 in the rear and 195 65x15 in the front. But then I bought the Fuchs and tires when I had my VW Type 3 and just moved them to the 914 when I got it. Portland roads were no place for 50 series or smaller sidewalls…
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Ian Stott |
Oct 8 2015, 02:48 AM
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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 run Bridgestone Potenza 205/60 15's, with 28 psi all around and am very happy with the handling, the ride and the tires look right. No rubbing.
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
GeorgeRud |
Oct 8 2015, 06:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Actually, 195/60-15 is closest to the original size, but these look fine as well. As long as they don't rub and you realize that the speedometer will read a bit low, enjoy them.
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Porschef |
Oct 8 2015, 07:05 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States |
I'm running the same size and have no issues other than a slight rubbing on the left front well at full left lock. Apparently this tire is the same height as the original size, so the stance is the same, with more rubber on the road (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Only pic I have, featuring the custom sunshade Post 914... |
DRPHIL914 |
Oct 8 2015, 07:38 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
I run Bridgestone Potenza 205/60 15's, with 28 psi all around and am very happy with the handling, the ride and the tires look right. No rubbing. Ian Stott Moncton Canada I have 205/55-16", which would be almost the same as your 65-15's. They are just a bit bigger, i probably will go with 205/50 16 next time, but i really like them, I also have the Potenza's. Great tires. I really don't like the look of small rims and small tires on these cars. i had 14" fuchs and those kind of looked like balloons not much rim, lots of tire. Attached image(s) |
patssle |
Oct 8 2015, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 10,741 Region Association: None |
What brand/model tires are y'all running on those 195/65? I've mostly just found all-season general tires...nothing special or high performance.
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Chris Pincetich |
Oct 8 2015, 04:44 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 |
When I went to 205/65/15 the fronts rubbed when near full lock turning, which was almost every day on my curved driveway entrance. So, I bumped up the ride height, which messed up the alignment, which wore through my tires on the outside edges, which resulted in them being rotated every other month and lasting 10 months. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
I am now on low-rolling resistance commuter tires at 195/65/15 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Larmo63 |
Oct 8 2015, 05:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
I have 205/65/15 Yokohamas on five lug 911 6 x 15 flat Fuchs my car and I love them. I was going to swap to the 195s, but decided it wasn't worth the time, money and hassle.
I held the 195 side by side with the 205 and there isn't very much difference. |
damesandhotrods |
Oct 8 2015, 07:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 568 Joined: 26-September 10 From: Santa Cruz California Member No.: 12,218 Region Association: Northern California |
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GeorgeRud |
Oct 8 2015, 07:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm running Michelin Pilot Exaltos, but I don't know if they're currently available anymore.
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Porschef |
Oct 9 2015, 04:19 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States |
When I went to 205/65/15 the fronts rubbed when near full lock turning, which was almost every day on my curved driveway entrance. So, I bumped up the ride height, which messed up the alignment, which wore through my tires on the outside edges, which resulted in them being rotated every other month and lasting 10 months. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) I am now on low-rolling resistance commuter tires at 195/65/15 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Chris, I'm guessing that your lowered car didn't like that size. I haven't had any real problem with the 205's. I'm using Sumitomo's, made in Japan. Joe |
TheCabinetmaker |
Oct 9 2015, 04:53 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I run 205/60/15 on 4 bolt fuchs. No rub inside or out.
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Racer |
Oct 9 2015, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
imho, a little big. Great if you want a soft ride though! 195/60 was my favorite.
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rhodyguy |
Oct 10 2015, 06:08 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,090 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
mucho wide for 5.5" wide wheels. even with the oem wheel backspacing. i didn't care for the 'bulging' on the sidewalls. imho 195/60 is perfect.
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EdwardBlume |
Oct 10 2015, 06:21 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Here's 205 60 15s with 1/4 inch spacers.... lowered.... very tight in the rear.
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Porschef |
Oct 10 2015, 06:24 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States |
Agreed, Kevin, but with the quality of road here on LI a somewhat softer sidewalk is greatly appreciated. Not like I can go out and carve some twisties either, mostly I have to be content to stare at the ass end of some big black SUV...
Rob, those look real good. |
TheCabinetmaker |
Oct 10 2015, 07:25 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
A 205 is only ten millimeters wider than a 195. That's 5mm per side. For the metric challenged, that's 3/16" each side. Not hardly enough to see a big difference. My opinion is, they are perfect. I've ran 195's. Hated them.
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