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Original replacement tire.. what to use? |
tod914 |
Nov 7 2008, 08:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Looking for something as close to the original Dunlop SP for my car. As close
to the original size as possible. What do you guys suggest? Thanks, Tod |
Porsche Rescue |
Nov 9 2008, 12:40 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
In that case I would buy the Kuhmo 165/80x15, or if you want 30 mm more width without rubbing issues, go with a 195/65x15. It will induce only 1.6% speedo error which is negligible. The speedo itself is likely off by that much in one way or the other. At the top of this page is "914 Info". Go there and you will find a tire size caluculator that will give you all you need to know.
Frankly, since I don't view a stock 914 as a "performance" car by today's standards, but rather a fun handling car, I like the nimble feel provided by the stock 165 size. My '70 came with 155's on 4.5" wheels and I may install those (Vredestein $68) to feed my originality fetish. |
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