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john grier |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Hermitage, Tn Member No.: 2,265 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Ok I need tires soon,
What is the difference between these two? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe ![]() |
click on the "914 info" link at the very top of the page
then choose "tire size calculator" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
Mueller |
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914 Freak! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
a 205/65???
are you driving a 4x4 truck or what?? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) that is one tall tire...... |
john grier |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Hermitage, Tn Member No.: 2,265 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
I like tall walls
I do not like low profile |
john grier |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Hermitage, Tn Member No.: 2,265 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
This is to be a daily driver for comfort not ax
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Mueller |
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914 Freak! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
that's really tall...what do you have on there now and what rim? I think an 195/60 is a good size |
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john grier |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Hermitage, Tn Member No.: 2,265 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) Ah thats good,
I have 205 60 on the alloy wheels, I think, could be 50 |
Mueller |
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914 Freak! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
a 205/65 will be "taller" than your current 205/60 (and much, much taller than if 50's) a 205/55 is close to a 195/60...of course the 205/60 will give the best ride...brand of tire makes a big differance as well.... |
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Life is a journey, enjoy every turn. ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,103 Joined: 15-September 03 From: Ridgeland, MS Member No.: 1,165 Region Association: None ![]() |
Here's an example of 195/65/15.
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john grier |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Hermitage, Tn Member No.: 2,265 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) Tires cost alot of money and I want to get the best bang for my buck.
Ride handeling and performance. and apperance. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) |
BigDBass |
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Dumb Question Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,438 Joined: 11-January 06 From: Chicago (south 'burbs) Member No.: 5,405 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
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john grier |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Hermitage, Tn Member No.: 2,265 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Wow Tommy that looks good, How does it hande (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) l?
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Howard |
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Incontin(g)ent Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
195/65 pretty much matches the diameter of the stock tire and not a clearance issue with stock wheels. 205/50's better for spirited driving, handling and acceleration. Speedo and odo will read about 8% fast, and gas mileage obviously worse.
These cars are so light that non track tire wear is not an issue, so name your poison. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 829 Joined: 5-August 04 Member No.: 2,461 ![]() |
205/65/15 may be too tall for the rear wheel well, may rub and blister your paint.
195/65/15 fits just fine, no rubbing. The rear wheel wells on a 914 don't often have the same width. When I put on 205's, one side fit fine, the other didn't. I had to roll the fender to keep from rubbing. I just put a set of 195/65/15's on my 6. I like them. I'm not bottoming out on parking lot barriers, rpm on the engine dropped 500, and I may even get better gas milage. My speedo is off by 5mph, I had it calibrated for 205/50/15's. Haven't really noticed a difference in performance, it still scoots. Stock on my 6 was 165/65/15 on steel wheels, I've still got them. So if you like them, go with them, it's your car, your money. Later, Don |
john grier |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Hermitage, Tn Member No.: 2,265 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
I love this club!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rocking nana.gif)
When I am out (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer3.gif) there is always a show going on (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/type.gif) |
john grier |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Hermitage, Tn Member No.: 2,265 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
When I was at the store the two tires were almost identical.The 205 was only a half inch taller and a half inch wider.
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john grier |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 27-June 04 From: Hermitage, Tn Member No.: 2,265 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Ok I got it I am going to go with 195 65 15
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) Thanks to every one for there input. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) Thanks John (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) |
BigDBass |
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Dumb Question Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,438 Joined: 11-January 06 From: Chicago (south 'burbs) Member No.: 5,405 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
Does the $48 Kumho ECSTA ASX 195/65VR15 suck?
How 'bout the $68 Dunlop SP Sport 5000 Symmetrical 195/65HR15? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) |
Howard |
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Incontin(g)ent Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
go to tirerack.com and read the reviews. Kumhos IMHO are the best buy, but a little noisy and harsh. V rated has stiffer sidewalls. |
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Life is a journey, enjoy every turn. ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,103 Joined: 15-September 03 From: Ridgeland, MS Member No.: 1,165 Region Association: None ![]() |
They handle great around town and on the highway. Not that great for auto-x. Kumho has a 195/65/15 that looks to be pretty good. About $50 each. |
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