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> New wheels and tires on the /6, Eagle GTs on deep 6j x 15s
Lavanaut
post Sep 17 2008, 04:41 PM
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These tires are fairly new to the market and I waited a few months before buying them to see if some reviews might pop up. Indeed they did, and they were overwhelmingly positive. Here's one, here's another (porsche content even!). Very affordable tire at $67 per at TireRack. This is an "ultra high performance all-season" tire, 195/60/15.

The wheels are Al Reeds, painted and polished.

Onto the porn! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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KaptKaos
post Nov 6 2008, 08:32 PM
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Sep 18 2008, 01:32 PM) *

6 x 15 doesn't provide many tire choices either, actually.

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post Nov 6 2008, 09:06 PM
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Looks slick Nut. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Dec 4 2008, 05:03 PM
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QUOTE(KaptKaos @ Nov 6 2008, 06:32 PM) *

QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Sep 18 2008, 01:32 PM) *

6 x 15 doesn't provide many tire choices either, actually.

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You're right, what I was thinking was 195/60/15 doesn't provide many tire choices. Apparently hadn't had my morning coffee yet when I made the 6x15 comment.

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So how do you like these tires?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

So far so good, though I haven't really put enough miles on them to break them in yet. Probably won't happen until '09...or at least until I get my steering wheel back in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I really do like how they look though - aggressive w/o looking out of place on a classic car.
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post Dec 5 2008, 05:31 PM
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What color red is that? It almost looks like the later year Bahia red...
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post Dec 5 2008, 05:35 PM
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Yep, Bahia Red. Offered from the factory on the sixes starting in '71.
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post Dec 5 2008, 05:39 PM
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Oh thats the same color as my 75, which I plan to repaint soon. I am debating painting the roof and my rear spoiler...

Do you know what prep goes into painting the roof?
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post Jun 24 2010, 04:53 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Painted roofs look like crap.Don't do it.They look even worse when they peel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Jun 25 2010, 10:44 AM
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Your car looks awesome - painted top and sails...I say keep it however if you have issues with how the holes were filled....

For those purists who think that original is sacred... too bad.

I want that 3.0 CS coupe parked next to your car at the show....
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post Jun 25 2010, 11:27 AM
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It's a very nice looking 914!

15x6's look very nice.
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post Jun 25 2010, 12:20 PM
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How do they look today, 2 years later? Current pics may be in order here.
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post Jun 25 2010, 12:32 PM
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QUOTE(914rat @ Jun 24 2010, 05:53 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Painted roofs look like crap.Don't do it.They look even worse when they peel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


Just your opinion....like a$$holes...we all have one....To each his own.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Mine has been painted for 14 years and no peeling.....good body shop...no krylon....
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post Jun 25 2010, 02:26 PM
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QUOTE(jt914-6 @ Jun 25 2010, 10:32 AM) *

QUOTE(914rat @ Jun 24 2010, 05:53 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Painted roofs look like crap.Don't do it.They look even worse when they peel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


Just your opinion....like a$$holes...we all have one....To each his own.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Mine has been painted for 14 years and no peeling.....good body shop...no krylon....



Actually I like the look with the roof off best. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
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