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| TJB/914 |
 Jul 7 2025, 02:22 PM
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Mid-Engn.  Group: Members Posts: 4,479 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I need to replace my 15-20 year old 914 tires & looking for suggestions. My 1974 914 tires has only about 1K+ - miles on them and in perfect condition, but needs replacement for safety. My tires are currently all-season 205x60xR15 with no fender clearance issues front or rear. I don't do track events, just local summer cruising to cars/coffee & PCA activities with our 914 locals. Need suggestions for summer only tires since it's a garage queen. I like the following size based on manufacture availability for 914's. 205x55x15 looks good? 205x60x15 does not look available? 195x60x15 looks good on 914 factory recommendations. I know it's a difficult choice on this forum & looking for expert 914 suggestions. Tom in Michigan ready to purchase. Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s) 
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| bkrantz |
Jul 7 2025, 08:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,654 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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I have been very happy with Sumitomo HTR A/S P03, in 195/65-15. Tire rack calls it "ultra high performance all season", which might be a contradiction. Anyway, it has plenty of grip in cornering and braking, is quiet, and has not worn out yet. And from my calculations 195/65-15 is close to the original stock tire diameter. Current price of $105 is a relative bargain.
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TJB/914 Looking for 914 tire size & best value manufactures (I know?) Jul 7 2025, 02:22 PM
StarBear I like the 195s best; same use pattern as you.
Co... Jul 7 2025, 02:50 PM Fart/4 Coopers are working really good for me
Reasonabl... Jul 7 2025, 05:03 PM 914Sixer 195/65/15 for the Creamsicle. Don't laugh but... Jul 7 2025, 05:50 PM dtmehall :agree:
ditto for my 73 Jul 7 2025, 06:48 PM Jamie
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I need to replace my 15-20 year old 914 ... Jul 7 2025, 07:13 PM JeffBowlsby I’m a 165 Michelin guy myself. Jul 7 2025, 09:00 PM 914rrr Tire size suggestions and feedback for 5x5.5 914 s... Jul 16 2025, 12:13 PM TJB/914 Tire guys :popcorn:
My old (205-60-15) tires loo... Jul 16 2025, 04:49 PM
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Here is a cheap idea for new 914ers taking off a... Jul 17 2025, 05:44 AM Front yard mechanic RE: Looking for 914 tire size & best value manufactures (I know?) Jul 16 2025, 08:31 PM Front yard mechanic RE: Looking for 914 tire size & best value manufactures (I know?) Jul 16 2025, 08:33 PM JamesM If it is just for cruising and show, check out Vre... Jul 16 2025, 09:08 PM chmillman Running Michelin Primacy 4’s in 195/65 15 on min... Jul 17 2025, 12:16 AM Novipec Hey guys,
I do have 205/60R15 Kleber Dynaxer HP4 ... Jul 17 2025, 06:19 AM chmillman The Dynaxers are also available in 185/70 and 195/... Jul 17 2025, 09:36 AM |
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