 Re-tiring my '74, 165/80 15 |
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| flipb |
 Jan 21 2014, 10:44 AM
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Far from retiring it, I'm getting to drive my '74 2.0 a lot more lately. Engine is freshly built 2056; Evil-rebuilt trans.
The car came to me with Kumho 165/80 R15 tires -- OEM size, if I'm not mistaken. They're fine and have at least half their tread left, but I noticed a date code of 3003 -- I believe that translates to a date of manufacture of the 30th week of 2003. Primarily out of fear for what a catastrophic blowout could do to the car, I'm thinking it's time to replace them. I'm leaning heavily toward keeping the OEM size. I love the go-kart feeling and I can pretty easily control the rear end with the torque of the 2056 and those skinny tires. It's strictly a fun road car... no racing ambition. And it's not a CW car, but I like showing the OEM tire size for Cars & Coffee. I've come across 4 tires available in 165/80 R15. I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has experience with these or has a compelling reason for me to consider something else (e.g. fatter tires).
So... anyone with experience/opinions? |
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| saigon71 |
Jan 21 2014, 04:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,019 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I was in exactly the same position last year. The car had almost brand new 165SR15's all around...but they were about 10 years old and sat flat for a few years until I bought the car. I was getting ready to drive down to the tail of the dragon and couldn't chance blowing a tire after a four year restoration.
My car is a stock D-jet 2.0. Daily driver 9 months out of the year. Street driving, but may try an autocross this year. While the car will remain predominantly stock, I decided to go with 195 65 R15's. I like the look, feel and ride of the car with the new tires. They fit very nicely in the stock fender wells. I believe there is a service bulletin floating around this site where Porsche recommends this size as a replacement. Unless you are really attached to the stock look of the skinny tires, 195's are an excellent upgrade in my opinion. |
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flipb Re-tiring my '74 Jan 21 2014, 10:44 AM
John Jentz 195-65x15 is the modern equivalent. Wider, lower, ... Jan 21 2014, 10:48 AM
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195-65x15 is the modern equivalent. Wider, lower,... Jan 21 2014, 12:37 PM flipb What's the absolute minimum at which fitment/r... Jan 21 2014, 11:45 AM boxsterfan I have 205/60/15 from Toyo on my 2.0L Fuch's. ... Jan 21 2014, 01:19 PM stugray If you intend to drive it at all in weather, I wou... Jan 21 2014, 01:43 PM johnhora Flip....
If going classic look, ride, and fit the ... Jan 21 2014, 03:12 PM euro911 I like a little more patch on the ground with the ... Jan 21 2014, 04:28 PM flipb Still considering the OEM size, and found another ... Jan 21 2014, 08:45 PM dlkawashima
Still considering the OEM size, and found another... Jan 22 2014, 07:50 PM siverson I agree with you. For low HP cars (i.e. < 120 H... Jan 21 2014, 08:52 PM maf914 Flip, I just received the March 2014 issue of Clas... Jan 24 2014, 04:40 PM flipb
Flip, I just received the March 2014 issue of Cla... Jan 25 2014, 02:17 PM euro911 Michelin is making 165SR15 XZX tires again?
:pop... Jan 25 2014, 01:50 AM 1972 914 2.0 I decided to go with Bridgestone Eagle GT 195/60/1... Jan 25 2014, 08:37 PM |
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