Tires for stock wheels, what are you guys running? Options

[malaga_red75]

I need to get tires for my 914 that has the american revolution 'empi style' wheel.

what are you guys running?

this will be summer performance tires only. im looking for dedicated street tires.

thanks in advance


-peter

[Root_Werks]

It's all about what you want when you drive. 100hp air-cooled motors don't like wide tires and they will slow your 914 down. Low profile tires will throw the speedo even further off than it came from the factory. 195/50/15's are a common size I see on 914's. But the RPM's are higher while cruising as well as the speedo saying 75mph when your only going 60mph. 195/65/15's won't see as nice response when you change direction (Like track/course driving), but would be nicer to your ears when taking long trips and the speedo would be closer to accurate.

Others have said, you're a little limited since you have the VW offset rims. A 195 will be tight even with rolling the rear fenders a bit.

I run 185/65/15's because I drive my 914 a lot. Fuel mileage and comfort are a big deal to me. I like to hear the radio and not have my ear drums hurt after a long drive. Even with those tires, my speedo is still 8% off.

So it's kinda up to you, you're style and what you'll use the 914 for.

That's my 2 cents. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)