Has anyone snuck a 215/60R15 into a narrow 914?, Thinking about P6000s Options

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Porsche lists the 215/60R15 as an N1 tire approved for 914-6, and I am considering them as they solve the too-small diameter problem I want to avoid. Currently, I'm on 195/65s. I used to run 205/55s and 205/60s, but all of these are too small in diameter.

I know the cars vary, but I was able to run various 205/55s with no rubbing and 205/60 Yoko A008Rs years ago with only a bit of rubbing on the inside (too much negative camber at that time). I'd be running these on 15x6 911 wheels, but may pop to have them turned into 15x7Rs by Weidman and do custom spacers. Big thing is to get a summer performance tire in there with, well, performance—and the right look.

That period look with any kind of performance is getting tough to find. If anyone has 215/60s on a narrow car, and can provide pics, I'd be very thankful!

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pete

[Mhead]

So, will the combo work?

...or is it too much tire for the body/rim?

Thx

[Bruce Hinds]

So, will the combo work?

...or is it too much tire for the body/rim?

Thx

The bottom line is maybe.

All tires of the same size are not quite the same size and this is going to be tight. If you're set on using these tires mount one up and try it all 4 corners. I say all four because the left and right fender clearance on the rears can be different. Fronts may rub a bit in a full lock turn depending on suspension height.

Even if they do fit, you may not like the way they handle on the narrow wheels.