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> 205/55R15 vs. 205/60R15, On 15x6 Fuchs wheels with stock fenders
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post May 18 2004, 10:22 AM
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Who's running the 205/60s on 15x6s? I've been running 205/55R15s for ten years or so, but I know the rolling diameter is wrong and I have to say I'm starting to like the period SCCA look of 60 series...

Any thoughts? Tire picks in 205/60R15? Clearance issues with stock fenders? I remember running 205 Michelin XGT V4s (lame) on Pedrinis before the five-lug conversion with no problems, then having slight issues up front with the (worn out) 205/60 A008R TUs that came on the Fuchs. Rubbed in front on full lock. But those R Tu's were stupid fun for a day or two...

Was thinking Pirelli P6000s. I know they're a downgrade in terms of grip, but I'm no fan of the ES100s I'm running right now. Definitely grippy, but the square shoulders are unpredicatble in the dry and greasy in the rain (even on our WRX, also on ES100s). These are no replacement for Yoko's sublime AVS Intermediate. Plus, to me, the ultra-modern tread pattern just doesn't look "right" on the 914.

Thoughts?
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post May 18 2004, 07:43 PM
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I've also been thinking about a set of 205-55-15s. What do you guys think about tires in the $60-80 range? The Pole Positions sound nice but seem a little pricey at $125/ea. From a tirerack search I get the following in that price range:

Bridgestone Potenza G009
Bridgestone Potenza RE910
Kuhmo ASX
Yokohama Avid V4S
Pirelli P6000 & P4000 & P6
Kuhmo 711
Kuhmo 712
Dunlop FM901
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