 Tire size and brand for stock 914-6, 15x6 Fuch wheels |
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| SP9146 |
 Apr 10 2010, 11:31 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 13-December 03 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 1,433  |
The Yokos I had on it were an odd size 195/65R15 and are worn out on the inside front tread. So I will also have it aligned and corner balanced at Johnson's here in Torrance.
Want to go with 205/60R15s this time and I heard they will fit with no interference. Do you guys recommend that size? I checked and there aren't too many to choose from. What brand / model do you recommend? Use will be touring mainly. Many thanks. Pete |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Apr 10 2010, 01:34 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,716 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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I would use a tire shop that would fit the tire on the car before you buy the set. Not all tires of the same size are actually the same size.
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| Porsche Rescue |
Apr 11 2010, 09:03 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
The stock size on 15" wheels (Mahles and steel were the only stock option in that size, Fuchs were 5.5x14) is 165x15. Very few brands available, Michelin XZX and Vredestein, both expensive. The 195/65x15 is the closest modern size available. If you want to keep near stock gear ratios and speedo accuracy, use the 195's.
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| tyreguy25 |
Apr 11 2010, 09:10 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 8-April 10 From: Baldwin City, KS Member No.: 11,586 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Porsche Rescue @ Apr 11 2010, 10:03 AM)  The stock size on 15" wheels (Mahles and steel were the only stock option in that size, Fuchs were 5.5x14) is 165x15. Very few brands available, Michelin XZX and Vredestein, both expensive. The 195/65x15 is the closest modern size available. If you want to keep near stock gear ratios and speedo accuracy, use the 195's. Kumho makes a 165/80-15 as well and it is VERY affordable. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) The 165/80-15 is almost identical to the 165SR15 that was on the car. A quick google search has turned up the Kumho 758 for $47.80ea, Nexen SB802 for $45.30, Nankang CX668 for $45 and Sprint + for $93.90. All prices are per tire. |
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| Dave_Darling |
Apr 11 2010, 11:12 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,982 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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Also note that 914s vary enough from car to car that 205s will not fit on some cars without pulling one rear fender or the other out a bit. But pretty much all of them will fit 195s.
--DD |
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