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> Went looking for tires today, 205 65 or 195 65
john grier
post Apr 7 2006, 07:12 PM
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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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post Apr 7 2006, 07:17 PM
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click on the "914 info" link at the very top of the page
then choose "tire size calculator"
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post Apr 7 2006, 07:22 PM
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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......
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post Apr 7 2006, 07:25 PM
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I like tall walls
I do not like low profile
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post Apr 7 2006, 07:26 PM
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This is to be a daily driver for comfort not ax
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post Apr 7 2006, 07:31 PM
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QUOTE (john grier @ Apr 7 2006, 06:25 PM)
I like tall walls
I do not like low profile

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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post Apr 7 2006, 07:37 PM
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(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
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post Apr 7 2006, 07:41 PM
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QUOTE (john grier @ Apr 7 2006, 06:37 PM)
(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

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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post Apr 7 2006, 07:47 PM
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Here's an example of 195/65/15.


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post Apr 7 2006, 07:47 PM
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(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)
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post Apr 7 2006, 07:49 PM
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post Apr 7 2006, 07:51 PM
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(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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post Apr 7 2006, 07:55 PM
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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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post Apr 7 2006, 07:56 PM
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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.

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post Apr 7 2006, 07:57 PM
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I love this club!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rocking nana.gif)
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post Apr 7 2006, 08:01 PM
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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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post Apr 7 2006, 08:05 PM
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Ok I got it I am going to go with 195 65 15
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post Apr 7 2006, 08:08 PM
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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)
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post Apr 7 2006, 08:11 PM
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QUOTE (BigDBass @ Apr 7 2006, 06:08 PM)
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)

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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post Apr 7 2006, 08:13 PM
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QUOTE (john grier @ Apr 7 2006, 07:51 PM)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Wow Tommy that looks good, How does it handle?

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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