 205/55R15 vs. 205/60R15, On 15x6 Fuchs wheels with stock fenders |
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 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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May 20 2004, 10:25 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,155 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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The Pirelli P6000 summer* tires seem very attractive, price and performance wise. They also claim that this P6000 is lighter than your average tire, no too sure about that claim, but it would be nice if true.
*they make a softer "summer" tire which has a rating of 180, verses thier P6000 Sport Veloce which is more of an all weather tire with a rating of 320. For us spoiled Nor-Cal, Bay Area people, it seems the "summer" tire would be fine for year round use. Hey Pete, great article on the S4 928 @ the salt flats, had me crying a few times. |
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horizontally-opposed 205/55R15 vs. 205/60R15 May 18 2004, 10:22 AM
Porsche Rescue Double check with Tire Rack by phone. They closed ... May 18 2004, 10:39 AM Eric_Shea The 60's did not fit on my 914-6 (205/60-15x6)... May 18 2004, 11:47 AM anthony I've also been thinking about a set of 205-55-... May 18 2004, 07:43 PM seanery for that price point I'd opt for the Falken Az... May 18 2004, 07:48 PM anthony The tread on the Azenis' look like they would ... May 18 2004, 07:51 PM horizontally-opposed In 205/55R15, I wouldn't buy the ES100s -- eve... May 20 2004, 10:10 AM horizontally-opposed Thanks! It was just too bad Al Holbert, "Jr." ... May 20 2004, 12:35 PM James Adams How about moving up to 16x6 and run 205/55/16 Falk... May 20 2004, 12:43 PM horizontally-opposed A good call, but I am in love with my 15x6 early S... May 20 2004, 02:45 PM
anthony I currently have the H-rated all season P6000s in ... May 20 2004, 03:37 PM |
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