195/50/15, who's running these & how do you like them? |
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195/50/15, who's running these & how do you like them? |
Guberif |
May 27 2019, 03:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 27-July 16 From: Washington Member No.: 20,227 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
195/50/15 on Fusch Rims,
2.0 F.I. (74") Buying tires; hoping to get feedback from anyone running these, how do you like them & what kind of driving do you do? i.e. hockey pucking around town & countryside's with a lot of turns & some steep grades??, or mad crazy city driving (<45 mph, stops, fast accelerations, corners, burn outs)??, or freeway driving longer than 4 hours in a lot of traffic with say more than 1 lane??, or long highway drive's like 18 hours??. (I primarily drive around town & countrysides, lots of corners, grades, lots of speed) to get to closest city's it is 3 hours away, & 6 hours away; which I would like to do as well. I'm looking for the best of both worlds. Please if anybody has any suggestions..... thanks much in advance. |
GeorgeRud |
May 27 2019, 03:59 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 think they’ll look funny with the narrow sidewalls and the ride will be harsher. Also, you’ll be running higher RPMs at highway speeds.
195/65-15 would be the closest size to original. I’d only go lower profile unless it’s primarily an autocross or track car. |
oakdalecurtis |
May 27 2019, 04:16 PM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,329 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California |
I had these on my car. The ride was harsh until I switched to 165s.
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Mark Henry |
May 27 2019, 06:00 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I agree they look like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) They don't fill up the wheelwell.
185/70-15, 195/65-15, 205/60-15 , lower profile you want bigger rims 16 or 17". I drive a lot of 996/997 with the low profile tires, they look cool but they ride like a truck. My 914 with the /60-15 has a nicer ride, especially on the local back country roads. |
Dave_Darling |
May 27 2019, 07:38 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
I had 195/50s on my car. I liked them, especially for autoX. The lower gearing was good for launching out of the corners. The ride could be pretty harsh, though. And it did get kind of old having to run ~4000 RPM to keep up with freeway traffic.
--DD |
Mark Henry |
May 27 2019, 08:13 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
The wife's 914 came with 205/55-15 Yokohama Sdrive tires, still a bit short for my tastes but a bit taller than 50's. No idea if they're any good, but they're new and she will run them.
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Larmo63 |
May 27 2019, 08:39 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 |
Go with 205/60 15.
50 series don't look right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) You're welcome. |
falcor75 |
May 27 2019, 10:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia |
I've got 195-55-15's on my Cookie cutters. I like them but then my car isnt at all about being comfortable.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDIFeIFYEg/ |
frankiec@outrageous.net |
May 28 2019, 12:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 31-March 13 From: Mendocino, CA Member No.: 15,717 Region Association: Northern California |
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RolinkHaus |
May 28 2019, 02:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 253 Joined: 21-July 18 From: Noblesville, IN Member No.: 22,330 Region Association: None |
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RolinkHaus |
May 28 2019, 02:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 253 Joined: 21-July 18 From: Noblesville, IN Member No.: 22,330 Region Association: None |
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Racer |
May 28 2019, 08:55 AM
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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 |
I had 195/50s on my car. I liked them, especially for autoX. The lower gearing was good for launching out of the corners. The ride could be pretty harsh, though. And it did get kind of old having to run ~4000 RPM to keep up with freeway traffic. --DD This.. very much my same impressions when I ran 195/50-15s. Back when I tried these, I had been running 195/60-15s Yokohama track tires. They were not in stock, so I tried the 195/50s. Not so good. I'd prefer a 205/50 to the 195/50. If comfort is your goal, run away to a 60-70 series tire! |
Dave_Darling |
May 28 2019, 11:52 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Here's a pic of the tires not helping me to keep the car pointed the correct direction. You can see that they're pretty short.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/forums.pelicanparts.com-121-1559065941.1.jpg) --DD |
Guberif |
May 28 2019, 12:12 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 27-July 16 From: Washington Member No.: 20,227 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all your input!
Honestly, I really would rather go with the 205/60/15's but concerned about wheel rub! I totally do not want to roll my fenders, especially cause it's just coming out of paint... I live in an extremely small town & any tires I get will have to be ordered over the internet. bottom line I'm concerned about rub with the 205's.... that being said I really like the idea of not running high rpm's all the dang time. suggestions, thoughts, ideas. Thanks Again! |
Guberif |
May 28 2019, 12:15 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 27-July 16 From: Washington Member No.: 20,227 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Guberif |
May 28 2019, 12:15 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 27-July 16 From: Washington Member No.: 20,227 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Mark Henry |
May 29 2019, 06:24 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all your input! Honestly, I really would rather go with the 205/60/15's but concerned about wheel rub! I totally do not want to roll my fenders, especially cause it's just coming out of paint... I live in an extremely small town & any tires I get will have to be ordered over the internet. bottom line I'm concerned about rub with the 205's.... that being said I really like the idea of not running high rpm's all the dang time. suggestions, thoughts, ideas. Thanks Again! My '74 has 5 bolt fuchs and 205/60-15 tires, didn't roll the fenders, no fender clearance issues at all. I don't think I would have had issues with the 4 bolt fuchs. You should be safe with 195/65-15, I did have these on my '74 with 4 bolt fuchs. |
IronHillRestorations |
May 29 2019, 07:15 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,732 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Years ago I had 195/60's which I liked. Not to low-pro and not too wide. They were mounted to 8 spoke Empi copies, which limit how wide you can go
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