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> Advice on tire size, Picking up refinished Fuchs tomorrow...
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post Dec 4 2008, 11:56 AM
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Still pondering what size to run. Fuchs are 15X6. I understand that 195's will fit no problem with no rolling. Some have said if your lucky, even 205's...depending the brand and offset I guess. I was thinking, stay safe and go 195's. The tire chart here says that 195.65's are just about equal to stock circumference. Is anyone running these? What about 195.50's 55's 60's?

Any feedback would be much appreciated...
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post Dec 4 2008, 12:03 PM
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QUOTE(johnnie5 @ Dec 4 2008, 09:56 AM) *

Still pondering what size to run. Fuchs are 15X6. I understand that 195's will fit no problem with no rolling. Some have said if your lucky, even 205's...depending the brand and offset I guess. I was thinking, stay safe and go 195's. The tire chart here says that 195.65's are just about equal to stock circumference. Is anyone running these? What about 195.50's 55's 60's?

Any feedback would be much appreciated...


I just put Bridgestone 195/50/15 RE-01Rs on and they fit perfect. They measure out more like a 205/50 and they have just about the best dry performance of any tire right now. I bought them when Tirerack had a $100 rebate because they are on the spendy side for 15s.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...=Potenza+RE-01R

a more affordable option is the Hankook Vetus RS2 205-50-15. I ran these for 3 years on my miata and then swapped them to the 914 for a year or so. If you are just daily driving them, the performance/$$ is unequal with how cheap this tire is.

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post Dec 4 2008, 12:31 PM
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Thanks for the info Kyle.

I guess hearing about what brand you guys have had luck with is a good question too.

Unfortunately, I have spent so much money on the conversion parts, AND a new 2056... $$$ is getting LOW!!!

I realize rubber is not the place to scrimp - So , not to be a nit-picker....

What is a tried brand, reasonably priced?

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post Dec 4 2008, 01:05 PM
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QUOTE(johnnie5 @ Dec 4 2008, 10:31 AM) *

Thanks for the info Kyle.

I guess hearing about what brand you guys have had luck with is a good question too.

Unfortunately, I have spent so much money on the conversion parts, AND a new 2056... $$$ is getting LOW!!!

I realize rubber is not the place to scrimp - So , not to be a nit-picker....

What is a tried brand, reasonably priced?

Thanks,
Johnnie5


Daily Driving? Summer only? I don't drive my 914 in the snow so I don't buy tires for anything but dry and wet traction. Absolutely do not drive your 914 on these tires. I put my miata into a ditch doing O mph on a street that you could not even tell there was a slope on Falken Azenis.

Summer Tires(Most grip on top, top 5 are real close)
Dunlop Direzza Star Spec
Yokohama Neovo(not made in a 15")
Bridgestone RE-01r
Toyo R1R
Kumho XS
Falken Azenis RT615
Hankook RS2
Kumho MX


As for the affordable side:

Hankook Rs2(195-$77, 205-$94)
Kumho XS(205-$97)
Kumho MX(205-$85)
Falken RT615(205-$81)

I think all the rest are over $100/tire.

Kyle

PS: OOOh, just notice that the Dunlop Direzza Star Spec is a 195/55/15(perfect for the 914), is $87 a tire Tire Rack and may have a $50 rebate. Check it out.
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post Dec 4 2008, 01:27 PM
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QUOTE(Solo914 @ Dec 4 2008, 02:05 PM) *

QUOTE(johnnie5 @ Dec 4 2008, 10:31 AM) *

Thanks for the info Kyle.

I guess hearing about what brand you guys have had luck with is a good question too.

Unfortunately, I have spent so much money on the conversion parts, AND a new 2056... $$$ is getting LOW!!!

I realize rubber is not the place to scrimp - So , not to be a nit-picker....

What is a tried brand, reasonably priced?

Thanks,
Johnnie5


Daily Driving? Summer only? I don't drive my 914 in the snow so I don't buy tires for anything but dry and wet traction. Absolutely do not drive your 914 on these tires. I put my miata into a ditch doing O mph on a street that you could not even tell there was a slope on Falken Azenis.

Summer Tires(Most grip on top, top 5 are real close)
Dunlop Direzza Star Spec
Yokohama Neovo(not made in a 15")
Bridgestone RE-01r
Toyo R1R
Kumho XS
Falken Azenis RT615
Hankook RS2
Kumho MX


As for the affordable side:

Hankook Rs2(195-$77, 205-$94)
Kumho XS(205-$97)
Kumho MX(205-$85)
Falken RT615(205-$81)

I think all the rest are over $100/tire.

Kyle

PS: OOOh, just notice that the Dunlop Direzza Star Spec is a 195/55/15(perfect for the 914), is $87 a tire Tire Rack and may have a $50 rebate. Check it out.


I just mounted a set of the Dunlop Direzza Star Specs on my 914, my rims were 15x6 and they fit perfectly. Grip is really good for the price after rebate. I don't have a lot of experience with high performance summer tires but these get really great reviews and wet traction is supposed to be better than the Falkens.
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post Dec 4 2008, 01:32 PM
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I like 195/60's myself. A compromise toward ride quality though. A lower profile gets you better handling, and harsher ride.
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post Dec 4 2008, 01:35 PM
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Hi,

I have 195/65 15 Yokohamas on 4-bolt Fuchs wheels with stock fenders and have had no problems with rubbing. If I recall 205/50's will also fit.
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post Dec 4 2008, 02:05 PM
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I like the lower profile of a 195/50, but ride is a absolutely a factor. Since my car is a street ride/weekend warrior and not a track/race car...I am leaning toward a 195/60 or even 65. No sense in jarring all of the fillings out of my mouth on a pleasant weekend run!

Also...what makes the 195/65 more appealing is that the diameter is very close to stock. (according to 9worlds tire computer)
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post Dec 4 2008, 02:14 PM
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QUOTE(74 sunflower 914 @ Dec 4 2008, 11:35 AM) *

Hi,

I have 195/65 15 Yokohamas on 4-bolt Fuchs wheels with stock fenders and have had no problems with rubbing. If I recall 205/50's will also fit.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I'm running 205-50 Yokohamas without issue on 4-bolt Fuchs wheels with stock fenders.
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post Dec 4 2008, 03:01 PM
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Marty,
How is the ride on the 205/50's? What were you running before?
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post Dec 4 2008, 04:39 PM
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post Dec 4 2008, 07:09 PM
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Also....curious if anyone has tried to mount 205/60's and not have them fit under the stock rear lip?
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post Dec 4 2008, 07:28 PM
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50s and 55s give a more agressive feel. The 60s would be softer and closer to keeping the speedo accurate. I like 50s and would like 45s but can't find them in the tire I like. I run Toyo RA1s and love them. They are good in the rain for a race tire too.... note, for a race tire (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Dec 4 2008, 07:45 PM
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QUOTE(johnnie5 @ Dec 4 2008, 05:09 PM) *

Also....curious if anyone has tried to mount 205/60's and not have them fit under the stock rear lip?

They fit on a couple of my cars without a problem. Some folks have had to roll the lip a bit, but not me.
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post Dec 4 2008, 08:11 PM
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195/65s.

Who refinished the wheels?
How much?
Where are the pics????

Paul
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post Dec 4 2008, 08:34 PM
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If you are buying summer tires, please remember that they start turning into hockey pucks when ambient temps get under 50. Under 40, most of them will be dangerous.

I still think that DrEvils tires were to blame for his accident last spring. Summer tires on a cold damp road == hello telephone pole.

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post Dec 4 2008, 11:49 PM
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Zach,
I live in San Diego....And I don't even bring my car out of the garage unless the sun is at least in between the clouds. So summer tires will work ok for me.

Paul,
I haven't even picked up the 'new' wheels yet....tomorrow. But I already know what to expect - Awesome. I will post a pic once I get them. They are U.S. Wheels in El Cajon CA and I am aready fully aware of their reputation, for those of you in SoCal, they do it to it!

Mark,
I guess you are one of the lucky ones...don't know if I want to take the gamble!
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QUOTE(johnnie5 @ Dec 4 2008, 05:09 PM) *

Also....curious if anyone has tried to mount 205/60's and not have them fit under the stock rear lip?


I have 205/60 tires mounted on 6.5 x 15 Revolution wheels with 5-1/8" back spacing under completely stock fenders on my 76. There remains about 1/4" clearance to the inner lip of the rear fenders. I went with 60's to keep the tire diameter close to the original 165 x 15 tires.
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post Dec 5 2008, 12:41 PM
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Eagle GT 195/60s on deep 6s. Tires are pretty new to the market, but have been getting good to very good reviews. Affordable too. I like them so far, though I've only put a couple hundred miles on them, if that. I like the fact that the 60s keep the speedo pretty honest.

Review here, and another.

Let's see pics of your wheels! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

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post Dec 5 2008, 12:57 PM
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[quote name='Lavanaut' date='Dec 5 2008, 10:41 AM' post='1108517' I like the fact that the 60s keep the speedo pretty honest.

That's the reason I use that size...............Just a different brand tire
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