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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 9-February 20 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 23,905 Region Association: Central California ![]() ![]() |
Yeah, yeah, yeah....lots of strings about tires...However, anyone run any of these tires?
Have a 1971 914-4 with 2.0 l. Pedrini wheels. Parameters for driving: Spirited driving, no track stuff. Crappy roads at times but also good roads here and there. No snow, likely very little rain, california coastal weather with hot inland driving. Dry pavement 99 % of the time. Like to drive the car hard when given the opportunity. Bought the car recently with tiny, very old yokohamas 100es tread. 195/50/15". Other than the tire size, they look right on the car. Clean, simple sidewall without a bunch of patterns/ graphics. Not too modern, a little more old school. No longer made. I'm pretty set on the tire sizes 195/60 or 195/65. Do not want to risk fitment issues with 205s. Rear fenders not rolled. Saving the big tire budget for the 914-6 that needs new tread. Looking at a couple choices as these come in 60s and 65s: -YOKOHAMA YK-GTX 195 /60 R15 88H SL BSW or YOKOHAMA AVID GT S35 195 /60 R15 88H SL BSW -VREDESTEIN HITRAC ALL SEASON 195/60/15", I had these on a bone stock 914 1.7 briefly and didn't really get to drive them or push at all. -See some folks running these but I don't see great reviews online. KUMHO SOLUS TA51A 195 /60 R15 and other Kumhos. -Lots of allweather tires look like they would look right on a mini van so I'm trying to stay away from that look. Reference: 195/65 25.4" Essentially stock diameter. 195/60 24.2 195/70 25.7 Strong opinions welcome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 9-February 20 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 23,905 Region Association: Central California ![]() ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 9-February 20 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 23,905 Region Association: Central California ![]() ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,052 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Michelin XZX 165SR15 IIRC from Coker Tire. Where can I get a set of those wheel caps?
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,901 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
I believe those are stickers on stock caps. I have similar/same from https://3dcarstickers.com/search/?searchstring=porsche
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 9-February 20 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 23,905 Region Association: Central California ![]() ![]() |
@winform
@flavaproductions Checking Flava’s link, it looks like those are the stickers. Great resource. On the car they look 3d rubberized of some sort. Have some height. Do not have the look of a traditional sticker- look really good Looking for tire review vs size. Cool Coker’s but only up to 165s available. ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,044 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Michelin XZX 165R15 IIRC from Coker Tire. Where can I get a set of those wheel caps? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) I second these, a bit pricey, but close to original size and ride. Most guys go for "oversized tires", I am not in that camp |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,950 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
In my humble opinion, it depends on how you like to drive on play days. 205’s are too small in my opinion, though they were sooo much better than any tire I had before them. On my car the tires were the weakest link. They would break loose into a 4 wheel drift in a corner way before the suspension ever felt taxed. I’m now adding flares so I can run 225’s all around. So if you don’t need larger tires the 165’s look great in those pictures. But if you do, don’t settle for a smaller tire. Again, just my humble opinion. @roundtwo
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 20-May 08 From: Maryland Member No.: 9,075 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
I put the VREDESTEIN HITRAC ALL SEASON 195/65/15 tires on my car this summer. I've put about 2k miles on them including a drive on The Tail of the Dragon at Okteenerfest this year. Replaced a set of Goodyear Eagle Sport of the same size. I'd say these felt sticker and a good match for the car. I'd buy them again.
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Jackstands are my life. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,461 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
195 isn't an exact measurement. Sometimes it's wider than a different model 205.
205/60 should get you something stickier than all season econo car sizes. You can always do 1 tire and fit it before committing, or borrow a wheel from a neighboring 4teener. |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,341 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
To me, 196/65-15 is a good size.
I can't comment on the tires you listed. I have been running Sumitomo HTR A/S P03, in the category Tire Rack calls Ultra High Performance All Season. So far I am happy, but have not pushed them very hard. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...mp;autoModClar= |
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Distracted Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,621 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
IMO anything larger than 55 sidewall is too tall, it takes the ‘sport’ right out of the stance of the car. I do track my cars though… to each their own…
In general, taller walls are going to give you more rollover and feel a bit more squishy in the twisties, but they will help with the bad roads you mention. Your previous tires had a tw of 280, I would find similar tw ratings which should equate to how sticky they are to the road. I have fallen in love with 200 tw tires lately, 195/55 gives you a few choices. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,629 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I love Yokohama's. Have the YK-CTX on the SUV and the Advan Apex on the 996 and Advan Sport A/S+ on the Audi. Good wear, value, quiet and great grip. Like a longer lasting Michelin I feel like.
Advan Neova as the track tire, apparently I should buy their stock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,901 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
I'm with @infraredcalvin - i have 195/55's on mine - came that way and I like it. Had my speedo recalibrated by North Hollywood Speedo to read correct.
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I'm made of metal ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,228 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
I also have the Vredestein Hitrac all season SLs last year and like them a lot- with one caveat: I bought the 195/65R-15 size which I wouldn’t do again. I’d go back 195/60r-15 like I had before. The 65s look a little balloonish to me and maybe I’m just imagining it, but I seem to notice more sidewall flex.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,011 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I run 195 /65 R15 tires on the 914 - All around good look and handling for a "stockish" street car.
I'm a big fan of Kuhmo Solus tires. I run them on both the 914 and truck. In my opinion, they are the best bang for the buck and last longer than some others. |
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Geezer914 ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,904 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Running Firestone Firehawk AS 195/60x15. Speedo is about 7 miles fast. I had 195/55x15 and the Speedo was around 10 miles fast. At 65 mph I was around 4000 rpm! 205/60x15 looked like donuts on the car, mounted on 5.5" rims is putting them at their limit.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 87 Joined: 23-February 21 From: Oceanside, Ca Member No.: 25,250 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 9-February 20 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 23,905 Region Association: Central California ![]() ![]() |
@shivers Lots of great feedback and advice Going with.... YOKOHAMA YK-GTX 195 /60 R15" 65- just a little too tall sidewall. Too dopey looking and looking for less sidewall flex mainly. 205- don't want to go through extra work to see if these might/ might not fit. Get the width varies with manufactures but had one experience with tires not fitting and thats enough to leave a bad taste in my mouth over fitness. Out the door set of four from Americas Tires for $613 including balancing and tax. I'm fine with the speedo being off a bit and if it needs correction it will go off to Joe's Speedometer in Los Angeles. He calibrated my speed for my six and converted the tach for the pertronix box. Can't say enough good things about him. Highly recommend, easy to talk to, good turn around time, fair pricing and very knowledgeable about VDO gauges. Happy motoring! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,803 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
I've got an older set of Vredestein T-tracs on my '74 in stock size (165/80 15) and I'm very happy with them. Durable and just the right degree of sticky.
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