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| DennisV |
Jun 4 2023, 09:34 AM
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I would appreciate it if folks who have 14-inch Fuchs wheels could share photos of them on the car along with their tire size.
Our 1970 914-6 has what appear to be authentic Fuchs 5 1/2 J 14. I believe these were an original factory option. Trying to decide on tires. The manual and sticker on the car only indicates "185 HR 14". So no sidewall height is indicated. I know there are lots of tire threads. I've been poking around the forum and I've seen listed everything from "185/70/14 was the OEM size" to "82 if they were measured like today's tires". Vredestein Sprint Classic would seem like an easy choice, but they are out of stock everywhere I have looked. Ultimately I guess I'm going to be stuck with what's available today and making an aesthetic choice. It will be spirited street driving in California, so I don't need to worry about all-weather or track demands. What's on the car now is 195/70R14 90R - Riken Radial 70 Steel Belted. Not a great photo as it's on a lift and the engine is out. I would normally run with a bit higher air pressure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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Jun 4 2023, 04:51 PM
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 29-June 16 From: New Hampshire Member No.: 20,159 Region Association: None
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I have these on an Alfa and can confirm that they are an excellent tire - they are also just about the right OD for your 914:
https://lucasclassictires.com/185-70VR14-PI...-1857014Pir.htm |
DennisV 14-inch Fuchs Wheels and Tires Combo Jun 4 2023, 09:34 AM
sixnotfour Best thing I did to MySix, was 15x6 Fuchs in 1978.... Jun 4 2023, 09:54 AM
Superhawk996 I’d be looking at 185/60/r14 which was a common ... Jun 4 2023, 10:05 AM
Craigers17 I don't have Fuchs, but I just purchased some ... Jun 4 2023, 10:17 AM
DennisV
I am going with Falken Azenis RT615K+. 195/60/14... Jun 4 2023, 12:46 PM
zoomCat
To my surprise, the difference in 60 vs 80 profil... Jun 4 2023, 01:46 PM
DennisV
This page from the service manual
Thank you for ... Jun 4 2023, 03:24 PM
Superhawk996 I just took a quick look and there are still some ... Jun 4 2023, 10:35 AM
brant The beauty of a 14 inch Fuchs is that the car was ... Jun 4 2023, 11:44 AM
brant You’ll need to go with a tall profile if you wan... Jun 4 2023, 02:19 PM
gandalf_025 I have Riken 185-60-14’s on my car.
Don’t kno... Jun 4 2023, 03:13 PM
DennisV
I have Riken 185-60-14’s on my car.
Very hel... Jun 4 2023, 03:21 PM
DennisV
I have these on an Alfa and can confirm that they... Jun 4 2023, 06:05 PM
Superhawk996
[quote name='live free & drive' post='3081697... Jun 4 2023, 06:07 PM
maxwelj These are Dunlop 195/60 Jun 4 2023, 04:56 PM
DennisV Maybe it was obvious to others, but I was fishing ... Jun 5 2023, 09:50 AM
Racer
Maybe it was obvious to others, but I was fishing... Jun 6 2023, 12:15 PM
live free & drive These will get you to 25.6" diameter:
https:... Jun 5 2023, 04:53 PM
DennisV A couple of recent BAT auctions served up a direct... Jun 12 2023, 02:19 PM
brant notice the 80 profile..... Jun 12 2023, 02:32 PM
live free & drive Below is six pages of opinionated opinions on the ... Jun 12 2023, 06:07 PM
DennisV Alas, it is 3 years later and I'm finally at t... Jul 15 2026, 12:08 PM
TRP Hello!
A bit late to the party, but here is ... Jul 15 2026, 12:58 PM![]() ![]() |
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