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| grantsfo |
 Jul 22 2003, 11:47 PM
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I'm shopping for tires now. I have found a few interesting tires in 195/55/15, but was wondering about 205/50/15. I know clearence for 205/50's depend on tire and car, but regardless of clearence what would work better on a stock powered 1.8 with koni's, sway bar slightly lowered etc. I know that fatter tires dont always equate to better performance. Should I consider 195/50/15's to minimize rotational weight on my stock powered car?
Looking for dry weather tire I can use on street and for AX. |
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| Anton |
Jul 23 2003, 06:00 AM
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Royal Orange Group: Members Posts: 161 Joined: 25-March 03 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 473 |
WRONG SIZE!
Tyre outside diameter should be the same as the original 165HR15. This implies using (for instance) 195/65 HR 15. With your current options tyre size is too small; your speedometer will be off and give you a higher speed than actual. Even the above mentioned format can get you into trouble, as in my case. On maximal steering wheel excursion the right front tyre touches the inside fender. Installing special shims in the steering gear (limiting steering wheel excursions), solves the contact problem, but it's an extensive job... Besides, with a standard 1.8 you don't need all this rubber. Looks nice but is totally not functional. My advice: stick to original size or only marginally wider tyres. Anybody care to comment on this??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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grantsfo Tires 195/55/15 or 205/50/15 Jul 22 2003, 11:47 PM
SirAndy go with the 205/50 if they fit ...
you'll be h... Jul 22 2003, 11:49 PM Scott Carlberg <... Jul 23 2003, 01:55 AM vsg914 Original tires suck! Anyone who's ever dri... Jul 23 2003, 06:44 AM tod914 I put the 195 60 15 on mine - spedo is off by mayb... Jul 23 2003, 07:19 AM seanery I think 195's are the way to go.
I've run... Jul 23 2003, 08:24 AM Anton About tyre brand:
A 914 has exemplary steering be... Jul 23 2003, 12:50 PM ninefourteener I run a set of 205/60's on all 4 corners with ... Jul 23 2003, 01:17 PM redshift Let's play ball!
205/65 :)
You guys ne... Jul 23 2003, 01:24 PM grantsfo I have driven a several 914's through the year... Jul 23 2003, 01:47 PM Scott Carlberg ... Jul 23 2003, 02:02 PM Bleyseng I have run the 195x60's and the 205x50's o... Jul 23 2003, 02:07 PM grantsfo Tire rack has KUHMO ECSTA MX in 205/50/15 for ... Jul 23 2003, 02:29 PM Ferg I've pretty much decided to go with the falken... Jul 23 2003, 02:41 PM tat2dphreak DUDE VSG, I have those same Rims! :boing: Jul 23 2003, 02:43 PM vsg914 Ferg, right you are!
tat2dphreak, I think the... Jul 23 2003, 03:09 PM redshift Yeah VSG, those are Westerns, my favorite.
With y... Jul 23 2003, 03:24 PM vsg914 70mph-4th gear-4000rpm
5th gear-3200rp... Jul 23 2003, 03:50 PM Anton -P- Man, I can barely fit my pinky between the fender ... Aug 28 2003, 12:21 PM Dave_Darling 
Racer Ask enough people and you'll get too many answ... Aug 28 2003, 04:47 PM |
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