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| Nogoodwithusernames |
 Jan 2 2018, 06:07 PM
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Hey guys, I know there's lot's of tire posts on here already and I've not really read through them much.
If there is already a thread covering this please drop a link and it would be appreciated! Anyways it's new tire time for the 914 but I'm not sure what size or brand of tires would be the best bang for the buck while still giving good grip and decent life. Car is a stock d-jet 2.0L 1974 with rivieras. Only street driving, no auto-x or drag racing etc etc. Cheers and happy New Years all! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (safe driving habits to drive and then drink (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) |
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| drifter914 |
Jan 7 2018, 11:31 AM
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drifter914 Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 12-May 13 From: pearce, arizona 85625 Member No.: 15,863 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Greetings... I just bought new tires for my 914, ended with happy results, so far !
I have the 15" Fuch alloy rims & want to keep them, so was limited to that size range, obviously. Finally decided on the Yokohama S-Drive 205/55 R 15, which is, surprisingly, made in USA ! It's an aggressive looking tire, business like in the spirited driving venue. A more modern low profile, which is better for cornering, but provides slightly less ground clearance. Has a high speed rating, temp & traction ratings also. Looks like it was made for the 914, in my opinion. However, being a 205, looks a bit pudgy on the 5.5 " Fuchs rim. Height is 23.5", mounted, not 24" that Discount tire claims. Price is a moderate $95. per tire, plus the usual M&B fees, etc. Oh yes... tread width is 7.5 " So far, I like it. Here's some pics of the occasion...     [attachmentid=634165] Attached thumbnail(s) 
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Nogoodwithusernames Best Tires for Stock Car Jan 2 2018, 06:07 PM
Big Len Here's some in size 195-65/15R - https://www.e... Jan 2 2018, 07:12 PM Coondog The best tires are the ones you buy at America’s... Jan 2 2018, 07:46 PM
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The best tires are the ones you buy at America’... Jan 2 2018, 11:34 PM Cal There are a lot of possible tires available but IM... Jan 2 2018, 07:59 PM Larmo63 I like my 205/60 15 Yokohamas...... Jan 2 2018, 09:39 PM Dave_Darling I've read somewhere a very pithy expression:
... Jan 2 2018, 10:09 PM thelogo Your running Rivera s
Sound like its time for ... Jan 2 2018, 11:27 PM Nogoodwithusernames So it seems like ***/65/15 is a fairly common size... Jan 3 2018, 11:32 AM thelogo
So it seems like ***/65/15 is a fairly common siz... Jan 3 2018, 11:41 AM Mueller
How about these
http://www.sierramadrecollec... Jan 3 2018, 11:50 AM Nogoodwithusernames
[quote name='Nogoodwithusernames' post='2563900' ... Jan 3 2018, 11:52 AM Mueller [url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showto... Jan 3 2018, 11:55 AM 914 7T3
[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showt... Jan 3 2018, 11:58 AM Dave_Darling
So it seems like ***/65/15 is a fairly common siz... Jan 3 2018, 03:49 PM GeorgeRud I’ve always used Tire Rack. They’ll drop ship... Jan 3 2018, 01:58 PM Mueller I too will be in the market for new tires soon, pi... Jan 3 2018, 02:38 PM 914forme
I too will be in the market for new tires soon, p... Jan 3 2018, 03:04 PM enf2232 I chose the Vredestein's. Purchased from Tire... Jan 3 2018, 06:55 PM rhodyguy Shipping 5 wheels with tires mounted is going to b... Jan 4 2018, 09:46 PM Nogoodwithusernames Yes that would get spendy I would just buy the whe... Jan 5 2018, 01:40 PM 72 IXXIV
Yes that would get spendy I would just buy the wh... Jan 6 2018, 10:07 PM 914forme Tirerack rating of the tires the Yokos are compair... Jan 5 2018, 05:22 PM 72 IXXIV
Tirerack rating of the tires the Yokos are compai... Jan 6 2018, 10:10 PM Dave_Darling BTW, 195s may still foul on one rear fender lip or... Jan 5 2018, 05:42 PM poorsche914 Here are some Mahles on the Samba
:driving: Jan 6 2018, 09:42 PM thelogo Humor me for a minute bucause you guys have been a... Jan 6 2018, 11:12 PM Nogoodwithusernames I haven't found anything confirming this in my... Jan 8 2018, 04:59 PM Tom_T
I haven't found anything confirming this in m... Jan 12 2018, 06:33 PM aharder I'm running with 195/60/15 Pirelli, Cinturato ... Jan 8 2018, 05:45 PM Dougal Cawley Hi
Can i suggest that the majority of replys to ... Jan 15 2018, 11:10 AM horizontally-opposed Man, the pics above remind me just how much I love... Jan 15 2018, 11:29 AM |
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