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> Finally got Fuchs, Any recommendations on 195/65 x 15’s
VWnDRAG
post Jan 17 2006, 06:48 PM
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No more bug offset Rivera’s. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif)
Cinderella can finally go to the ball.

Need help with tires. Size wise, I’m probably going with a 195/65 x 15. From researching here, for me, that seems like a good bet. I only street / freeway drive, so the 205’s may be too much. I’m running 10 year old 165/15 Michelins now and am happy. Maybe it’s just what I’ve grown used to. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)

I stopped by the tire store today and they suggested Goodyear GT HR or Dunlop SPA2. ????? They said the Goodyear would have a wider tread & better grip but Dunlap would be a smoother ride. Or, was it the other way around? They tried talking me out of the Pirellis because of rapid wear. And lastly, I remember someone at a BBQ saying Falkens or Fuzions, (can’t remember) are too stiff for street and their side walls tend to shred.

Help! Open to any suggestions.

Thanks in advance.
Tom



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VWnDRAG   Finally got Fuchs   Jan 17 2006, 06:48 PM
Carlitos Way   I went with Pep Boys 205/55 HR 15's. nice rid...   Jan 17 2006, 06:51 PM
Mueller   damn...those are pretty....I love that polish-colo...   Jan 17 2006, 06:59 PM
Bleyseng   195x60's will be a nice middle of the road siz...   Jan 17 2006, 06:59 PM
Aaron Cox   yoko 205/50 or 205/55 ES 100, they also make them ...   Jan 17 2006, 07:04 PM
Porsche Rescue   For a street car I much prefer the 195/65's. G...   Jan 17 2006, 07:18 PM
blabla914   Tom, 195-65 is not a bad choice for you. It...   Jan 17 2006, 07:22 PM
markb   Whatever size you choose, here's my .02 worth....   Jan 17 2006, 07:37 PM
Joe Ricard   Sweet looking Fuchs Need a 5th for a spare? pm me ...   Jan 17 2006, 08:57 PM
SGB   Thats a mighty purty wheel. I just bought Kumho E...   Jan 17 2006, 09:41 PM
Headrage   I'll confuse you even more. Kumho 205/55...   Jan 17 2006, 09:45 PM
reverie   195/65's are a poor tire choice for a 914, bec...   Jan 18 2006, 01:42 AM
messix   look at bfg traction ta. good reviews at tire rack...   Jan 18 2006, 01:48 AM
maf914   The recommendations are all over the chart so far,...   Jan 18 2006, 08:21 AM
Bleyseng   Yep, totally agree as my 5 year old Dunlop SP8000...   Jan 18 2006, 09:41 AM
Demick   I'd have to recommend Falken Ziex ZE-512 as an...   Jan 18 2006, 10:09 AM
Joe Ricard   You should not drive on 10 yr old tires. Drive the...   Jan 18 2006, 10:31 AM
Root_Werks   Just remember when you go to buy tires it's al...   Jan 18 2006, 11:12 AM
lotus_65   ...   Jan 18 2006, 11:19 AM
Porsche Rescue   To continue being in the minority here (I like 195...   Jan 18 2006, 11:42 AM
Tobra   ...   Jan 18 2006, 02:42 PM
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