 Do 195/65R15's rub when on 5.5"x15" Fuch wheels ?, Thanks ! |
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| levonfarra |
 Mar 13 2007, 02:20 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 173 Joined: 10-February 07 From: Encino, CA Member No.: 7,521 Region Association: None  |
I need new tires, and I want to know if anyone has 195/65R15 on their 914 and do they rub at all ?
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| Spoke |
Mar 13 2007, 06:42 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,985 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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I have 195/55/15 on my 914 with no rubbing. Your tire would be a bit taller with the same width. Also had 205/50/15 with no rubbing.
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| woobn8r |
Mar 13 2007, 08:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 7-January 07 From: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,435 Region Association: None |
A 5.5" rim is the minimum spec width for a 195/65R15. (7" is maximum rim width and 6" is optimum), so while rubbing is not an issue, a 205/50R15 tire is too wide for 5.5" rim.
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| jk76.914 |
Mar 13 2007, 09:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 809 Joined: 12-April 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 3,925 Region Association: North East States |
I ran 195/65 R15 on mine for 2 years with no problem. When I added flares and a 5-lug conversion, I put the same tires on 15x7 Fuchs, with spacers. This is temporary, but it saved me some bucks the summer of the conversion, and I can go wider next time.
I had no complaints with the 195/65 on my 15x5.5 wheels. |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Mar 13 2007, 09:10 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I run 195/60s' on the 4, stock Mahle rims (15x5.5) & have no rubbing or turning issues. Tire calculator here on 914World says they're too small but I was afraid 65s' would rub in the back. Biggest tire I ever saw on a stock rim was a 205 & it was pushing it... back sidewalls were scuffed up from hitting the arch lip inside the wheel well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
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| Porsche Rescue |
Mar 13 2007, 11:13 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
195/65 is best modern size and will not rub using stock 5.5 wheels. I like them because you get 30mm more width with almost the exact diameter of the stock 165. Therefore your gear ratios/speedometer are unaffected.
edit: you might get a little inside rubbing in the front on full lock. Not a serious problem in my experience. |
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