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| elbean |
 Jan 10 2021, 11:44 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 8-December 20 From: SMF Member No.: 24,967 Region Association: Northern California  |
Howdy everyone.
I recently purchased an original 1974 914 2.0. My first Porsche was a 1970 914 back in 1974 and from then to now have had many Pcars. I've forgotten how fun these cars can be. Are tires in the 180 range(michelin) or 185 (Vred) to large ? The car now sits on 165/80/15 mounted to Fuchs and I want to fill in the wheel wells a little. Thanks in advance, I'm enjoying this site. Mark |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Jan 11 2021, 04:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,456 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None 
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195/65R15 are the safe choice if you want the correct overall diameter to fill the wells with minimal chance of rubbing. I was able to get 205/60R15 tires in, though they rubbed just a bit on the inside of the rear fenders. Ran 205/55R15s for many years with no issues. Currently on 185/70s, and missing the width of 195s or 205s. |
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elbean New member question Jan 10 2021, 11:44 AM
Montreal914 :wttc:
Many threads on tires here, and others w... Jan 10 2021, 01:16 PM elbean Thanks for the reply. If 195 and maybe 205's w... Jan 10 2021, 04:57 PM
wonkipop
Thanks for the reply. If 195 and maybe 205's ... Jan 10 2021, 08:55 PM KELTY360 :wttc: Jan 10 2021, 07:28 PM Montreal914 If you put 185/80, that might actually begin to be... Jan 10 2021, 08:15 PM Shivers 205's fit on mine Jan 10 2021, 10:08 PM steuspeed 205/60/15
195/65/15
Choices are limited these day... Jan 10 2021, 11:07 PM Jamie
205/60/15
195/65/15
Choices are limited these da... Jan 11 2021, 12:07 PM racerbvd I have always liked 195/50/15 Jan 11 2021, 06:23 PM elbean All great advise and suggestions. Depending what... Jan 12 2021, 04:46 PM wonkipop out of curiosity i did a bit of an internet price ... Jan 12 2021, 07:10 PM wonkipop @ racerbvd
are those sizes metric or imperial. Jan 12 2021, 07:39 PM racerbvd
@ racerbvd
are those sizes metric or imperial.
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