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> Looking for 914 tire size & best value manufactures (I know?), Replacing 914 old tires with recommendations from experts.
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post Jul 7 2025, 02:22 PM
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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.



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post Jul 16 2025, 04:49 PM
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My old (205-60-15) tires looked perfect with about 2K miles when installed about 20+ years ago.

Yesterday I installed (4) new 195-65-15 tires that improved ride quality with improved handling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) This was long overdue and cheap life insurance due to old tire safety driving issues.

Had a great time looking at the 914 on the auto rack to view & take photos of (20-year) old dust & grime on my 2k driven miles. I know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)

Here is a cheap idea for new 914ers taking off and replace hub caps with no damages, 2" PVC tubes for less than $10 bucks at Home Depot (photos) that fit hub caps perfectly.

Tom


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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   >:D I need to replace my 15-20 year old 914 ...   Jul 7 2025, 07:13 PM
bkrantz   I have been very happy with Sumitomo HTR A/S P03, ...   Jul 7 2025, 08:37 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
ClayPerrine   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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