Tire Recommendations - '74 914 2.0L Options

[sarivers2001]

Hi everybody. New to 914 World community.

I just bought a 1974 914 2.0L and the tires are 8 years old. Gotta replace them. Currently has BF Goodrich g-Force Super Sport 195/55 R15's on Fuchs rims.

Two issues I am having: (1) speedometer is clearly overstating the speed by 5-7 MPH, and (2) the ride is quite stiff.

I have read on various posts that the proper tire size is critical to proper speedometer / odometer performance. Moreover, others have commented that a narrower and higher profile tire can provide a somewhat smoother ride.

Was hoping to get some opinions from this group on (a) preferred tire brand / model / size, (b) similar experiences re: speedometer issues vis-a-vis tire model / size, and © similar experiences re: ride vis-a-vis tire model / size.

Any and all other thoughts / recommendations are welcome!!

Many thanks in advance.
Steven

[930cabman]

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My recommendation is generally stock, 155 or 165/15 but what is your goal? Most guys do not like the skinny tires, I have 175/15 Nexem on one of mine and 185/15 Michelin on another one. Ride is good on both, but the speedo is not calibrated correctly. It doesn't bother me

Once again Welcome aboard and post pics if you can