Tires for my 76,, I have factory Fuchs 2.0’s - 4 lug |
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Tires for my 76,, I have factory Fuchs 2.0’s - 4 lug |
burton73 |
Nov 4 2008, 12:48 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,535 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
I was told that my Michelins are old as of the date of manufacturing. They look fine to me. No cracks, plus all the tread looks good. I think I want to change out to a lower profile but do not want to ever worry that I scrape the original paint on this baby. I see 195/60/15 Falken ZE-912. Looks good on tread design. I would like some ideas for my buddies here. I need 5 tires with the spare to fit. 5 of these Falken are $310. Delivered to me from FL.
Ideas would help me a lot. Thanks so much for your ideas on size and fit. Best regards, Bob Burton |
RJMII |
Nov 4 2008, 12:55 AM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
I had 205-50's on my 72. They were Cooper Cobra's and came with such an impeccable warranty that when I broke it driving too fast, they replaced it under warranty.
Then the other one they replaced because it got a hole in the sidewall. again, under warranty. I wish I had pics, but they are looong gone. =o( |
burton73 |
Nov 4 2008, 01:08 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,535 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Any one running 205 50s 15s what is the option. The ride? I used to run 195/60 P6 Pirelli’s 25 years ago on Gas burners 5 lugs on my 73 and they where great. I just do not know the new tires.
Bob |
SGB |
Nov 4 2008, 02:38 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
I currently have 205/50s on my '73. I've had 195/60s also, AND 205/50 in back with 195/60 in front.
I have almost finished off these Kumhos, and although they are OK, I believe I'll try another brand. I've had Pirelli and Michelin and Dunlop and Kumho. It is getting hard to find 15 inch tires, and that may be the limiting factor. My opinion is that 50 series tires are just too short, and leave too much open space in the wheel well- but they do have better cornering behavior. If I can find a good brand that still has tread blocks, not directional treads, I prefer that look for our cars. I'm pretty sure my next set will be two different sizes again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) edit: I also got a 165 SR 15 (basically a bug tire) to use as my spare. Wider spare tires consume a fair amount of trunk depth. |
Racer |
Nov 4 2008, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have both 205-50 Toyo RA-1 for Track and AX duties and on another set of rims some 165-15s.
185-70, 195-60 or 195-65 are a nice compromise tire for comfort and ride height and should fit nicely. I find the 205-50s are a little small for highway cruises and clearing tall speed bumps (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) You don't mention your "use" style. The biggest concern would be to get some new tires to prevent the "unseen" damage to your old tires from damaging the car or causing an accident. |
914Sixer |
Nov 4 2008, 08:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,896 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
If you are looking for stock tires 165R15 or 185 70 15 new German tires are available from Vredestein. Around $115 each though.
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jonferns |
Nov 4 2008, 08:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States |
Here are the vredestein tires, I'll probably wind up getting a set soon.
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type47 |
Nov 5 2008, 01:17 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
i got sumitomo's from tire rack at something like 65/tire (about 4 yrs ago) 205/50's
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6freak |
Nov 5 2008, 01:31 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I was told that my Michelins are old as of the date of manufacturing. They look fine to me. No cracks, plus all the tread looks good. I think I want to change out to a lower profile but do not want to ever worry that I scrape the original paint on this baby. I see 195/60/15 Falken ZE-912. Looks good on tread design. I would like some ideas for my buddies here. I need 5 tires with the spare to fit. 5 of these Falken are $310. Delivered to me from FL. Ideas would help me a lot. Thanks so much for your ideas on size and fit. Best regards, Bob Burton |
carr914 |
Nov 5 2008, 02:28 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,863 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Run your existing tires for awhile. Manuf Dates are not the installed dates. I have bought tires that were new to me, but the Manuf Dates were belated. Just check the condition of your skins and replace when they start to look bad.
T.C. |
burton73 |
Nov 6 2008, 06:15 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,535 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
I like to hang fast right and left turns and go up to mountains for some brisk driving. There are speed bumps near my home that I can slow down for so I do not want it too low. My car squeals in a fast turn now and it feels like the walls of the tires are bending. Clay just put new Brillstein front and rear and new bushings in the sways bars for the PO. My car is original but as far as tires, going more modern should give better handling.
Bob |
burton73 |
Nov 6 2008, 10:43 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,535 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
FALKEN ZE-912 205/60-15 Ebay $53. plus $15. UPS ground I can use 5 tires. It looks nice. What do you guys think?
They have 10 of them. Bob |
sixnotfour |
Nov 7 2008, 12:16 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
185/65R15 88H 49.00
http://www.vulcantire.com/ze912hp_t.htm 185/65R15 88H 28921542 5.5 5 - 6.5 24.5 7.3 865 6.1 10/32 18.4 51 1235 185/60R15 84H 28921516 5.5 5 - 6.5 23.9 7.2 883 6.1 10/32 17.5 51 1102 195/65R15 91H 28921543 6.0 5.5 - 7 25.0 8.0 848 6.4 10/32 20.5 51 1356 195/60R15 88H 28921551 6.0 5.5 - 7 24.3 7.9 871 6.4 10/32 20.0 51 1235 205/65R15 94H 28921544 6.0 5.5 - 7.5 25.4 8.3 834 6.7 10/32 22.1 51 1477 205/65R15 94V 28922544 6.0 5.5 - 7.5 25.4 8.3 834 6.7 10/32 22.2 51 1477 205/60R15 91H 28921552 6.0 5.5 - 7.5 24.7 8.1 856 6.7 10/32 20.2 51 1356 |
D1A3 |
Nov 7 2008, 08:29 AM
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Gruppe Neun Vierzehn Südosten Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 3-June 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 2,152 Region Association: South East States |
Bob,
Take a look at the BFGoodrich g-force Sport's. I have a 76 with 2.0 Fuchs like you. I went with 205/60-15's. They look really good and have that "meaty" appearance under the stock fenders. No problems rubbing and they ride very good. I also participated in my first AutoX at the Rocket City Ramble and had the best time for a 914-4, so they are obviously decent for that too... I paid ~$75 each at Discount tire. |
carr914 |
Nov 7 2008, 08:51 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,863 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The BFG G-Force Sports are a lot of tire for the money. I think mine were cheaper @ Tire Rack.com
T.C. |
burton73 |
Nov 7 2008, 10:02 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,535 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Falken ZE-912 205/ 60/ 15 - I got 5 on the way. I like the look. $65 with UPS is low money. Thanks for the information.
Bob |
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