TIRES, Tires, tires, what boots ya got on... |
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TIRES, Tires, tires, what boots ya got on... |
woobn8r |
May 10 2007, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 7-January 07 From: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,435 Region Association: None |
Just thinking about tires for my 914 and thought I'd see what the "914 faithful" are runnung.
I considered doing a poll, but there are just too many options and combinations... So what size/manufacturer/model boots do you have on your 914 and why. What application do you have? Street, CW, auto X, race....wheel size, stock fenders, GT flares , Sheridan wide body... I'll start... Current: 914-4 1.8 factory narrow body 205/50R15 "Champiro GT" on 15 x 7 aftermarket rims... good for rolling around the garage until resto is done. Planning 914-6 3.2 steel GT flares 225/45R16 Yokohama Advan A048 on 16 x 8 Fuchs for limited street use with lapping day duties. 16 inch to clear brake upgrades, 45 series to keep overall diameter under 24", Yokohama as this is the only decent performance tire available in this size. |
iamchappy |
May 11 2007, 01:49 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I think size makes a difference with the ES100's, I am running 245/45/16's on the rear which I believe are made with a firmer sidewall, and 225/50/16's up front.
I would have to be driving very dangerous and extreme on the streets to find the limits on these tires. They do tend to wander at times with road conditions, but for the price I dont think there a bad tire. Hankook , Toyos or Fuzions I might try next for a budget tire after the ES100's are finally shot. |
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