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> Yet another tire question, 195-55-15
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post Sep 12 2017, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(Hans Jan @ Sep 12 2017, 10:39 PM) *

205/40/16 is the size on my tires.
The overall diameter is about 22 1/2". The result is that I'm running somewhere around 3,200 rpm just cruising on the highway.
That's not right.

And (of course) my speedo is way-off.

Can't wait to wear them out, so I can justify getting taller tires.

that is really small! i was set up like that dor a while with some empi 15" rims rubbed a bit even with 185 tires due to the vw offset-
my 205 55/16 on a 16x6" rim will not rub, in fact i have plenty of space, the 7" did rub in rear btw, but once these tires wear out i will go down to proper diameter with 205/50-16 - try the potenza -
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post Sep 13 2017, 12:49 AM
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I run with 195/65-15s on the 'BB' (2.1L) ...

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I have a set of Pirelli P-6000 185/70-15s earmarked for the '71 (1.9L)
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post Sep 13 2017, 09:38 AM
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Slightly off-topic, but is everyone replacing their spare as well when going to a different size? For example, if your spare is 165/80 15 with a 25.4" diameter (and in excellent shape), would you swap it out if you went to 195/65 with a 25.0" diameter? Would there be any impact on the car if used to get you home?
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post Sep 13 2017, 10:30 AM
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QUOTE(ThreeV8s @ Sep 13 2017, 11:38 AM) *

Slightly off-topic, but is everyone replacing their spare as well when going to a different size? For example, if your spare is 165/80 15 with a 25.4" diameter (and in excellent shape), would you swap it out if you went to 195/65 with a 25.0" diameter? Would there be any impact on the car if used to get you home?

It wont make any difference on the front. I dont know if it makes a difference on the rear but you could always move a good one to the rear if it does. I would use whatever size you have unless you also rotate the spare with your other wheels on a regular basis.
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post Sep 13 2017, 10:43 AM
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QUOTE(Hans Jan @ Sep 12 2017, 10:39 PM) *

And (of course) my speedo is way-off.


You can create a chart of mph vs. rpm using my gear chart program at My Webpage. Click on the "Get help" button for instructions.
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post Sep 13 2017, 11:16 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 13 2017, 12:30 PM) *

It wont make any difference on the front. I dont know if it makes a difference on the rear but you could always move a good one to the rear if it does. I would use whatever size you have unless you also rotate the spare with your other wheels on a regular basis.


Thanks Mark! That's what i figured. I'd imagine two tires of the same size and model could probably have a similar discrepancy if one is new and one well-worn.
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post Sep 13 2017, 12:00 PM
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Reading thread with interest...street car needs new shoes.

I'm running all-silver Fuchs replicas with 195/60-15 tires. Don't know the size/offset, haven't pulled a wheel yet. I have plenty of rear fender clearance to accept another 5,mm outboard if I wanted to run 205s.

My speedometer is around 10mph fast at 70, so I have either a speedo or drive problem. But I use a phone-based speedo anyway so it's no big deal.

Seems the original size is 165R15, which per a Tire Rack chart that's roughly comparable to 195/65R15 or 205/60R15. I'm trying to choose between those two. I want to get a good high performance tire at a good price.

Anyone have photos of 205/60-15s mounted on the car? Want to ensure it doesn't make my butt look fat on those skinny wheels.

Has anyone ever run staggered tires on a narrow body (195 in front, 205 in back)? Although that would make rotation a PITA.
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post Sep 13 2017, 12:52 PM
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This weekend, I'll be headed to the tire dealer, and we'll be trying different combos to see what works. I will let you know what I discover
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post Sep 13 2017, 08:37 PM
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My vote is 195/60's. Wouldn't it be nice if we could get a convincing 16" 2.0 Fuchs reproduction, it would really open up tire options
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post Sep 13 2017, 11:05 PM
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205/60 15s on deep sixes......

These fill the wheel wells nicely.

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post Sep 14 2017, 02:38 PM
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Here is how the 195-55-15s look on a stock set-up. Just installed the LE spoiler from 914rubber too. There is enough clearance to get in and out of my driveway.


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post Sep 14 2017, 03:54 PM
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QUOTE(steuspeed @ Sep 14 2017, 01:38 PM) *

Here is how the 195-55-15s look on a stock set-up. Just installed the LE spoiler from 914rubber too. There is enough clearance to get in and out of my driveway.


Those look sweet. That is what I was thinking of with mine. Larmo's look nice too, and show me what I can do w/ a different rim on them
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post Sep 15 2017, 08:05 AM
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I've had 205/60 x 15 on my car for quite a while, but the problem is there are currently very few performance tires available in that size.

In the past there were plenty of performance tires available and I had a set of Yokohama AVS, which I has happy with. Five years ago, the best I could find were Bridgestone RE960. Now when I check Tire Rack, Discount Tire, etc., there isn't much out there.

Time to go to 16" wheels? Then how long will performance tires be available as the general market moves to 17" to 20" wheels?
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post Sep 15 2017, 11:19 AM
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If you drop down to 50-series, there are still very good options available.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchRe...amp;RunFlat=All

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post Sep 15 2017, 11:29 AM
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If you drop down to 50-series, there are still very good options available.


At that point, Spec Miata Hoosier SM7 take-offs beckon... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Sep 15 2017, 03:37 PM
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I used to run the Eagle GT's in a 195/60x15 & really liked them. Now I need tires again & they are NLA (of course). For the $ I really like the Yokohama S-Drive, but not available in that size. They do have a 205/55x15 for around $85. per tire.
Does any one offer a 195/60x15 performance tire these days ?
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QUOTE(drifter914 @ Sep 15 2017, 02:37 PM) *

I used to run the Eagle GT's in a 195/60x15 & really liked them. Now I need tires again & they are NLA (of course). For the $ I really like the Yokohama S-Drive, but not available in that size. They do have a 205/55x15 for around $85. per tire.
Does any one offer a 195/60x15 performance tire these days ?


There were some Kuhmo tires that I am going to look at tomorrow that were recommended to me. Like I said, I will let people know what I find out after I go there
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post Sep 15 2017, 10:39 PM
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I have Kumho tires on one of the 914s ... they grip really well and weren't expensive at all. 195/65-15s
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Sep 15 2017, 09:39 PM) *

I have Kumho tires on one of the 914s ... they grip really well and weren't expensive at all. 195/65-15s


I think those are the ones that the guy recommended to me, like 70 each, which isn't bad. I want some stick, but I don't want to leave half my tires on the road if I step on it
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post Sep 16 2017, 12:02 AM
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Good all around tire ... I was quite impressed with them

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