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Best Tires for Stock Car, Fair Weather Driving |
Nogoodwithusernames |
Jan 2 2018, 06:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 31-May 16 From: Nor-Cal Member No.: 20,051 Region Association: None |
Hey guys, I know there's lot's of tire posts on here already and I've not really read through them much.
If there is already a thread covering this please drop a link and it would be appreciated! Anyways it's new tire time for the 914 but I'm not sure what size or brand of tires would be the best bang for the buck while still giving good grip and decent life. Car is a stock d-jet 2.0L 1974 with rivieras. Only street driving, no auto-x or drag racing etc etc. Cheers and happy New Years all! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (safe driving habits to drive and then drink (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) |
Nogoodwithusernames |
Jan 3 2018, 11:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 31-May 16 From: Nor-Cal Member No.: 20,051 Region Association: None |
So it seems like ***/65/15 is a fairly common size people are running, which is shorter than the original 80. How much of a difference does that make and in what ways? I would think lower speeds through the gears but maybe a bit more "uumph" when you hit the throttle?
Your running Rivera s Sound like its time for new wheels and tires My car was sold to me with riveras , an im not a big fan Tires i have are touring and 195,65,15 and are pretty Rock solid. Look for some 4 bolt fuchs, makes a big difference When combined with a good tire I'd really love a set of 4 bolt Mahles. Unfortunately, unless someone wants to give me a great deal on a set I can't really afford Fuchs or Mahles right now. There's some Pedrini's over on the samba right now though maybe I'll look into those. |
thelogo |
Jan 3 2018, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
So it seems like ***/65/15 is a fairly common size people are running, which is shorter than the original 80. How much of a difference does that make and in what ways? I would think lower speeds through the gears but maybe a bit more "uumph" when you hit the throttle? Your running Rivera s Sound like its time for new wheels and tires My car was sold to me with riveras , an im not a big fan Tires i have are touring and 195,65,15 and are pretty Rock solid. Look for some 4 bolt fuchs, makes a big difference When combined with a good tire I'd really love a set of 4 bolt Mahles. Unfortunately, unless someone wants to give me a great deal on a set I can't really afford Fuchs or Mahles right now. There's some Pedrini's over on the samba right now though maybe I'll look into those. How about these http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/914-9...1-2-p20470.html |
Nogoodwithusernames |
Jan 3 2018, 11:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 31-May 16 From: Nor-Cal Member No.: 20,051 Region Association: None |
So it seems like ***/65/15 is a fairly common size people are running, which is shorter than the original 80. How much of a difference does that make and in what ways? I would think lower speeds through the gears but maybe a bit more "uumph" when you hit the throttle? Your running Rivera s Sound like its time for new wheels and tires My car was sold to me with riveras , an im not a big fan Tires i have are touring and 195,65,15 and are pretty Rock solid. Look for some 4 bolt fuchs, makes a big difference When combined with a good tire I'd really love a set of 4 bolt Mahles. Unfortunately, unless someone wants to give me a great deal on a set I can't really afford Fuchs or Mahles right now. There's some Pedrini's over on the samba right now though maybe I'll look into those. How about these http://www.sierramadrecollection.com/914-9...1-2-p20470.html I feel like if I'm going to get anything I'll get an upgrade from the rivieras and I don't really like the steel wheels on the 914. Just personal preference on that. But maybe these? A lot cheaper than any of the Mahle gas burners I've seen for sale. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=317183 |
Mueller |
Jan 3 2018, 11:55 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Nogoodwithusernames @ Jan 3 2018, 09:52 AM) Those are nice and good price for 5 wheels. |
914_7T3 |
Jan 3 2018, 11:58 AM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Nogoodwithusernames @ Jan 3 2018, 09:52 AM) Those are nice and good price for 5 wheels. They should clean up nicely too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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