tires to fit my new empi-fuchs replica wheels, Pirelli cinturato or vredestein sprint classic Options

[boxster914]

I have decided to get these empi Fuchs replica wheels for my 71 Irish green 914.

http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-Empi-Fu...EPI9681KIT.html

tire rack is telling me that my only two options for tires on these wheels is 165 80 15

pirelli cintuarto or vredestein sprint classics.

Currently the car has p185 65r15 86t m+s uniroyal tiger paw's on the stock steel wheels.

Does the "80" mean that the profile will be much thicker than the "65" of the current tire?

Are these good tires? are there other options? are there other vendors other than tire rack?

[boxster914]

They look sooooo good.

I'm currently having some rubbing on the drivers side with the current 185 65's.



If I go to a 60, the rubbing problem should be resolved because the tire will be narrower, correct?

[ndfrigi]

They look sooooo good.

I'm currently having some rubbing on the drivers side with the current 185 65's.



If I go to a 60, the rubbing problem should be resolved because the tire will be narrower, correct?

Maybe you need alignment. 185x65 should work well too.
Sir Greg (Coondog) recommend 205x55 which I would want also except for this wheels (5.5”) I think will have so much rounded on the side wall. But yes 205 would be nice.