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> New wheels and tires on the /6, Eagle GTs on deep 6j x 15s
Lavanaut
post Sep 17 2008, 04:41 PM
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These tires are fairly new to the market and I waited a few months before buying them to see if some reviews might pop up. Indeed they did, and they were overwhelmingly positive. Here's one, here's another (porsche content even!). Very affordable tire at $67 per at TireRack. This is an "ultra high performance all-season" tire, 195/60/15.

The wheels are Al Reeds, painted and polished.

Onto the porn! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Sep 17 2008, 04:44 PM
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And here's a pic from the Sunriver Festival of Cars this past weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Sep 17 2008, 04:49 PM
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post Sep 17 2008, 04:50 PM
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deep six Fuchs are cool - they look great on your car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)



now go and get your targa vinyl (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)

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post Sep 17 2008, 04:58 PM
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QUOTE(Gustl @ Sep 17 2008, 03:50 PM) *

now go and get your targa vinyl (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)

I know, I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I've got all the parts, new aluminum trim pieces and everything. It's the prospect of drilling the holes for the lower trim piece that's got me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif). I think I'm dragging my feet a little on this one. Have I told you how the no-vinyl look is growing on me? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 17 2008, 05:24 PM
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Sep 17 2008, 02:58 PM) *

QUOTE(Gustl @ Sep 17 2008, 03:50 PM) *

now go and get your targa vinyl (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)

I know, I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I've got all the parts, new aluminum trim pieces and everything. It's the prospect of drilling the holes for the lower trim piece that's got me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif). I think I'm dragging my feet a little on this one. Have I told you how the no-vinyl look is growing on me? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Won't it look odd with a painted top & targa vinyl?
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post Sep 18 2008, 10:57 AM
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Heh, we'll see Mark! But the plan is to definitely restore the top to original as part of this effort. Actually I'm going to hang onto the red one since it's in such nice condition, but will be sourcing a nice stock-finish one as well.
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post Sep 18 2008, 11:44 AM
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Sep 17 2008, 02:58 PM) *

It's the prospect of drilling the holes for the lower trim piece that's got me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif).

Original /6? Shouldn't that one have the holes already? I'm guessing they were just filled in with bondo ...

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post Sep 18 2008, 11:56 AM
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Yep Andy, filled in. On the passenger side especially, I can make out where the holes were by running my finger along the base of the sail panel. In the right light, I can just make them out as well. I'm thinking I'll drill new holes instead of trying to exactly target the old holes ~ I'm worried that I'll mis-drill them and make them too big for the clips to fit properly.
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post Sep 18 2008, 02:57 PM
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Nice. Did you switch the wheels in order to have more tire choices? They don't look that different from the 14's. I'm curious as I hadn't considered different wheels yet..........you know-the originality thing.

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post Sep 18 2008, 03:32 PM
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I didn't switch so that I would have more tire choices, but because I just really like the deep 6s. But yes, these are 6 x 15s. I'm all about originality too, but am wiling to stray for things I prefer which are easily reversible. I do still have the stock wheels of course. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

6 x 15 doesn't provide many tire choices either, actually.

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post Sep 18 2008, 10:35 PM
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post Sep 18 2008, 10:47 PM
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Very nice looking car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Sep 18 2008, 11:08 PM
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Reid what was the white 914 in the background? The one with the for sale sign.
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post Sep 18 2008, 11:12 PM
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Was wondering when someone was going to mention that Craig. 1970 Factory /6, originally Irish Green and now listed on eBay. I got a nice close look at it, PM me if you want to know more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Sep 19 2008, 12:00 AM
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Very cool
Thanks for sharing and prefect timing too. I got my deep 6s painted and polished back from Al Reeds back in May but I didn't know what tires to buy. My car almost ready so its time to be getting some.
They look great on your car
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post Sep 19 2008, 01:54 AM
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Your car looks really nice. I like the matching roof. I think it makes the rims stand out even more ! The paint looks nice and glosssssaaaaa!!!!
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post Sep 19 2008, 10:53 AM
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Are those a "unidirectional" tire?
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post Sep 19 2008, 03:25 PM
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Are those a "unidirectional" tire?


That's what I was wondering. I saw them on the Tire Rack site and didn't see if they were or not. They are obviously assymetrical though, with the large solid tread blocks to the outside.
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post Nov 6 2008, 07:56 PM
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So how do you like these tires?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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