Tire choice, 73 914 2.0 |
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Tire choice, 73 914 2.0 |
tpines |
Jan 18 2023, 03:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 12-November 08 From: San Diego Member No.: 9,745 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi guys,
I'm getting ready to get tires for my 73 2.0. It has the factory anti sway bars front and rear, new Bilstein shocks front and rear, and 100 lb. springs. I'm not going to be autocrossing it. Do you like 195/50/15's or 195/60/15's? And I also also don't think I need the stickiest tires out there. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated! Clark |
VaccaRabite |
Jan 19 2023, 08:54 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Unless you are a CW, you really don't want a 165 tire on a 914. Those are tires that were great on Bugs and 2CVs. In fact they are mounted on Bug wheels in the photo in the Coker website. For a car that you want to do sportscar things, get a more modern tire. If you want to be compete at the local concourse, the vintage 165s will get you points.
Zach |
JeffBowlsby |
Jan 19 2023, 09:59 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Don't need to be a CW or have any interest in competing to enjoy the car how it was designed and not every 914 owner has a desire to tear up the roads.
I previously had 185's on the car (from previous owner) and now the Michelin 165s. A noticeable difference in steering effort from the 185s, now the car steers effortlessly. To each his own. |
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