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> My First 914 Gt !, Tire advise .
72914wrx
post Dec 9 2020, 11:53 PM
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I bought my first 914 Gt this last weekend. The wheels on the car don’t do it justice and are quiet ugly in my mind . I will be installing 15x7 and 15x8 as pictured. What is the best tire size the run ? Looking for a nicer ride so something with a side wall .


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post Dec 10 2020, 05:41 AM
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That looks like fun, welcome. Post more pictures when you have time. Mark
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post Dec 10 2020, 07:19 AM
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Wow...those wheels on the car definitely do not belong on there. I like your new wheels, they will make a world of difference. Can't help with tires as my car is a narrow-body. But, I have 195x55x15's on it with no clearance issues at all. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 10 2020, 08:22 AM
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Are the wheels still on the car 5x130 bolt pattern?
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post Dec 10 2020, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE(brant @ Dec 10 2020, 06:22 AM) *

Are the wheels still on the car 5x130 bolt pattern?

No still the 4 lug
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post Dec 10 2020, 11:11 AM
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I'm running 15x9 in the back and 15x8 in the front, and went with 225/50/15 all round.

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This last pic is when I had a 9" fitted on the front just after I trimmed the front arches. You can see, even on the 15x9 these tires have a nice beefy sidewall.

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If you plug those numbers (225/50/15) into a tire size calculator it will give you a range of different tire sizes based on rim widths that will give you a similar diameter/look to what I'm running: https://tiresize.com/calculator/
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post Dec 10 2020, 12:11 PM
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7s with 205, 8s with 225. That said, it also depends on the look you want. I have 8 and 9 with 225 and 245. I happen to like that look.
Wider fronts will steer a little heavier than narrower. Spacers also make a difference in both look and steering feel.
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post Dec 10 2020, 12:21 PM
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I run 225/60/15 on 8's all four corners

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post Dec 10 2020, 12:24 PM
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I like the retro look of the slightly higher profile tires - so for street tires I run 60 profile:

- 7" front and 205
- 8" rear and 215

Going narrower (vs. 225 or higher) width at the rear gives a more "stretched/taut" look to the tire. Personal preference.

- Tony

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post Dec 10 2020, 04:24 PM
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I agree I like the retro look as well .
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post Dec 10 2020, 04:25 PM
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I run 225/60/15 on 8's all four corners

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Oscar I really like your car very nice sir !
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post Dec 19 2020, 08:06 PM
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Mounted wheels and lowered now waiting for the ecu to come back so I can drive it .


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post Dec 20 2020, 04:26 AM
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QUOTE(72914wrx @ Dec 19 2020, 06:06 PM) *

Mounted wheels and lowered now waiting for the ecu to come back so I can drive it .


Looking good... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

Mine sits rather low. No rubbing issues.

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post Dec 20 2020, 06:40 AM
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Dec 20 2020, 05:26 AM) *

QUOTE(72914wrx @ Dec 19 2020, 06:06 PM) *

Mounted wheels and lowered now waiting for the ecu to come back so I can drive it .


Looking good... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

Mine sits rather low. No rubbing issues.

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Love this car, Oscar - especially the passenger rocker!
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