195/65R15 tire thread, discuss, review, and post pictures of tires, wheels and cars |
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195/65R15 tire thread, discuss, review, and post pictures of tires, wheels and cars |
scott_in_nh |
Apr 12 2019, 03:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
I almost tacked this on to one of the many existing tire threads
But I found that the OP typically just had a question or two and then floodgates open on the best combo of rim and tire size 195/65's come up all the time because they have a larger footprint then stock but are pretty close to stock height Everyone who has shopped for this size knows that high performance summer tires pretty much don't exist with the alternative being bland all-season tires I have Eagle GT's on the car now, but while they have worn great and evenly, they won't pass inspection this year So with the big name tire manufacturers not providing anything interesting in this size, I decided to see what the small or off brand tire manufacturers had The first tire I landed on was the Accelera 951 that I found at multiple online retailers for cheap They were discontinued and therefore maybe a little older date code, but the reality was that nobody actually had them in stock (I had to place orders to find out as nobody answers email these days) So I think I found a couple of good choices, but landed on this one Before I reveal the brand or comment on it myself, I am just going to post some pictures of the tire - post what you think Attached image(s) |
Dougal Cawley |
Apr 18 2019, 08:27 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 23-March 17 From: Longstone Tyres Member No.: 20,953 Region Association: England |
Oo!
why wouldn't you fit the good stuff There are plenty of excellent options on here https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classic-ca...914.html#page=1 And if you want to get silly there is also Pirelli P7 https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/pirelli-co...nturato-p7.html Or Michelin TB15 https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/michelin-c...tyres/tb15.html At least with these tyres you will fit a carcass that is designed to be fitted to acar like yours and will therefore handle better. |
scott_in_nh |
Apr 18 2019, 09:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
Oo! why wouldn't you fit the good stuff There are plenty of excellent options on here https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classic-ca...914.html#page=1 And if you want to get silly there is also Pirelli P7 https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/pirelli-co...nturato-p7.html Or Michelin TB15 https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/michelin-c...tyres/tb15.html At least with these tyres you will fit a carcass that is designed to be fitted to acar like yours and will therefore handle better. Some of those tires are great for the concours guys, which most of us are not I disagree that they are the "good stuff" or that they will make my car "handle better" than modern tires - YMMV The idea for this thread (though obviously I have little control of the direction it takes) is to hone in on the available options in a 195/65R15 as they are a preferred size for many that maximizes the amount of rubber on the road, while also not overly affecting gearing or speedometer accuracy, and with a sufficiently tall sidewall to not look out of place on a 914 - that's it! There are plenty of other threads that discuss the merits of any tire that will fit under the fender that already include "classic tires" |
Dougal Cawley |
Apr 18 2019, 11:02 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 23-March 17 From: Longstone Tyres Member No.: 20,953 Region Association: England |
Oo! why wouldn't you fit the good stuff There are plenty of excellent options on here https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classic-ca...914.html#page=1 And if you want to get silly there is also Pirelli P7 https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/pirelli-co...nturato-p7.html Or Michelin TB15 https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/michelin-c...tyres/tb15.html At least with these tyres you will fit a carcass that is designed to be fitted to acar like yours and will therefore handle better. Some of those tires are great for the concours guys, which most of us are not I disagree that they are the "good stuff" or that they will make my car "handle better" than modern tires - YMMV Sorry, but that is where you are wrong. Your car will handle better on a period 165HR15 or at a stretch a period 185/70VR15 than it will on a 195/65R15. That is just a fact. Yep a wider more modern tyre will give you greater grip in a straight line than a 165R15. but in the corners it won't unless you modify the car to suit. these cars aren't set up for modern low profile square shouldered tyres unless you lower them, add adverse camber and stiffen the springs etc. but then you aren't making them handle better quite the opposite, but you are arguably giving them greater road holding which is different. but they won't be anywhere near as nice to drive. |
scott_in_nh |
Apr 18 2019, 11:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
Sorry, but that is where you are wrong. Your car will handle better on a period 165HR15 or at a stretch a period 185/70VR15 than it will on a 195/65R15. That is just a fact. Yep a wider more modern tyre will give you greater grip in a straight line than a 165R15. but in the corners it won't unless you modify the car to suit. these cars aren't set up for modern low profile square shouldered tyres unless you lower them, add adverse camber and stiffen the springs etc. but then you aren't making them handle better quite the opposite, but you are arguably giving them greater road holding which is different. but they won't be anywhere near as nice to drive. No offense but we will have to agree to disagree - the thread is still about 195/65R15 so unless you offer one..... |
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