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

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Lest you think I tried everything, I haven't. Skipped Michelin XWXs for reasons noted in a post above, and a whole host of stuff on TireRack because it looked like a dog's dinner.

I did, however, briefly consider two other options:

1) Hoosier TD 5.00-15 or 205/60R15 Speedster tires, but research suggested they are awful on the street until they're hot (not easy to do on the street, most of the time). Also, I hear the folks at Hoosier won't talk to you if you mention street use. That told me everything I needed to know. The Avons are well proven on the street, and are a tarmac rally tire in addition to a vintage racing tire. You won't get a lot of life out of them, but I figure I'll be replacing them on a time rather than mileage basis. Unless, of course, I just can't keep my rear end out of the seat with those Avons... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

2. BF Goodrich Radial T/A in 205/60R15: Talk about old-skool. Had been wondering if they were too Trans-Am/Burt Reynolds for a 914, and wondering if they had been updated, but just couldn't get my head around them. Still curious. Will say that the vintage sidewall, vintage tread pattern, and price make them appealing. Maybe even very appealing.

First Hoosier pic is a 5.00-15 tire on a 15x6 wheel, second one is a 5.50-15 on a 15x7R.