Another tire size question Options

[DK23]

I'm new to 914s, have 911s, but wanted to get in on the 914 fun. I'm struggling with tire choice and size for my standard body 6 conversion. I plan spirited canyon carving and some track/autocross. I am interested in as grippy a tire as I can get, as I usually drive R tires on my 911s. That said, for my 6x15" wheels, I am only finding 195/55/15 size, and I worry that might look too small. Visual aesthetics are certainly to be considered in my choice, but I don't know about going with 205/60 or taller in an all weather tire and sacrificing grip.
SO, what are others using to carve up the canyons and push the car? My searches are not clearly definitive. Photos showing the "look" of various sizes would be helpful, particularly 195/55/15 size, as well as specific tire model and size suggestions.

[DK23]

Do you know a specific tire that would be appropriate?

[JamesM]

Do you know a specific tire that would be appropriate?

What tire you can fit is going to depend on your wheel offset. 15x6 isnt a stock rim so you probably want to verify before buying tires. At ET35 you should be able to fit 205s no problem, Unfortunately your options for super sticky street tires are somewhat limited in 15" and you are most likely going to wind up with about 1" shorter sidewall than


That being said,these are a riot, almost magical...

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...S&tab=Sizes

Dunlops autox offering is available in one size narrower if you cant fit the BFGs, having driven on both though i prefer the BFGs.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...3&tab=Sizes


If you want to go with a stock height tire maybe look at these, wont be as competitive but will retain the stock look. Supposedly uses a modern performance compound. I haven't personally driven on these yet but they are on my list to try on my street 914.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...C&tab=Sizes