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| TJB/914 |
 Jul 7 2025, 02:22 PM
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Mid-Engn.  Group: Members Posts: 4,418 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I need to replace my 15-20 year old 914 tires & looking for suggestions. My 1974 914 tires has only about 1K+ - miles on them and in perfect condition, but needs replacement for safety. My tires are currently all-season 205x60xR15 with no fender clearance issues front or rear. I don't do track events, just local summer cruising to cars/coffee & PCA activities with our 914 locals. Need suggestions for summer only tires since it's a garage queen. I like the following size based on manufacture availability for 914's. 205x55x15 looks good? 205x60x15 does not look available? 195x60x15 looks good on 914 factory recommendations. I know it's a difficult choice on this forum & looking for expert 914 suggestions. Tom in Michigan ready to purchase. Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s) 
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| StarBear |
Jul 7 2025, 02:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States
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I like the 195s best; same use pattern as you.
Continentals readily available at reasonable price. Get one with a bit of rounded tread edge though, otherwise some inside wheel well rubbing on sharp turning. Had two sets of Michelins but both experienced sidewall cracking after only 2-3 years. Keep them cleaned and treated; remove small stones from the treads. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Fart/4 |
Jul 7 2025, 05:03 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 13-February 25 From: California Member No.: 28,619 Region Association: Central California |
Coopers are working really good for me
Reasonably priced and very firm " reinforced sidewall " |
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| 914Sixer |
Jul 7 2025, 05:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,188 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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195/65/15 for the Creamsicle
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| dtmehall |
Jul 7 2025, 06:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 21-December 23 From: Farmington Hills, Michigan Member No.: 27,808 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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| Jamie |
Jul 7 2025, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,127 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(TJB/914 @ Jul 7 2025, 12:22 PM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) I need to replace my 15-20 year old 914 tires & looking for suggestions. My 1974 914 tires has only about 1K+ - miles on them and in perfect condition, but needs replacement for safety. My tires are currently all-season 205x60xR15 with no fender clearance issues front or rear. I don't do track events, just local summer cruising to cars/coffee & PCA activities with our 914 locals. Need suggestions for summer only tires since it's a garage queen. I like the following size based on manufacture availability for 914's. 205x55x15 looks good? 205x60x15 does not look available? 195x60x15 looks good on 914 factory recommendations. I know it's a difficult choice on this forum & looking for expert 914 suggestions. Tom in Michigan ready to purchase. I replaced old Michelins last year with Vredestein Hightrac All Season 205x65x15, and they have been excellent road tires. Available from Tire Rack, reasonable cost, mounted on original steelie 5 1/2"x15" without any fender modifications, but 12mm spacers in front to eliminate inner rub at full lock. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| bkrantz |
Jul 7 2025, 08:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,427 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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I have been very happy with Sumitomo HTR A/S P03, in 195/65-15. Tire rack calls it "ultra high performance all season", which might be a contradiction. Anyway, it has plenty of grip in cornering and braking, is quiet, and has not worn out yet. And from my calculations 195/65-15 is close to the original stock tire diameter. Current price of $105 is a relative bargain.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...mp;autoModClar= |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Jul 7 2025, 09:00 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 8,971 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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I’m a 165 Michelin guy myself.
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