Anyone Running 14 inch Wheels?, Thinking about some Dan Gurney's Options

[Craigers17]

I was wondering if anyone is running 14" wheels on all 4? I realize this seems like a step backward, and would offer some definite limiting of tire choices in the near future, but are there any other foreseeable problems associated other than speedo issues?

Any reason why stock brakes wouldn't work?

-Craig

[Racer]

My car came with 6 14" wheels. I run what I got. 15" fuchs are way too m,uch $$ for me. Cookies would be nice, but I haven't pulled the trigger.

Yes, 14"s were part of the "comfort package", but this usually was how it was termed on the 911E that had the pneumatic struts. 14" Fuchs were also used on the 912E.

That said, they are lighter... and honestly, how much tire does a 100hp car need? Stock was 165... optional 185. (on a -6). I am running 195 that is IMMENSELY stickier than what was available in 1970 unless you ran Goodyear slicks!

Choices are slim. A 205-55-14 could fit, but I was wsorried about rear fender clearance. 195's are a known tire/size that fits and works well.

A 195/60-14 is the same overall diameter as a 205-50-15.. so I loose nothing in gearing to the 15" tire. I also get a slightly cushier street ride due to taller sidewalls. And I am convinced that some of the ride characteristics of the car when new are preserved by having the taller sidewall. That said, back when new, my dad would run 195/70 and even a 205/70 on 14's cause, well, that was what was available back then.

You don't need a lot of selections.. just 2-3... one or two for "street" use and 1-2 for sportier use imho.