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KaptKaos
I'm looking at a set of these on my narrow bodied car:

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If you're running these, what size tire are you using?

Please let me know.

TIA
76-914
I ran P205-60-R15 on mine w/o issue.
Tom_T
The originals of those have a VW offset, so they can limit tire size clearance. My buddy's 71 in the pic below had them on since new from the dealer & he only has about 1/4-3/8" clear at the rear with stock narrow-body fenders (read not "rolled") using the stock 165R15s. I doubt that he could've fit a 195/65R15 or 205 size.

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So I'd use caution with those wheels. shades.gif
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KaptKaos
those are big differences in size. Are there different versions of the rim?
76-914
I've heard from others that the tire clearance varies from car to car on the 914's. There is a 3/8" tire clearance difference between my R & L rear sides. I/ve also heard that actual tire sizes vary from mfg to mfg. I only know of one difference in the DG wheels although there may be others. The 5th or spare rim has less "meat" on the backside of the ribs and is about a 1lb lighter than the others. beerchug.gif
URY914
I ran 195/70/15's on my car when I last drove it on the street. Same wheels.
KaptKaos
QUOTE(URY914 @ Dec 5 2012, 01:44 PM) *

I ran 195/70/15's on my car when I last drove it on the street. Same wheels.


I am hoping that my 195/60/15s should work then. idea.gif
Hammy
Were there different versions/offsets of these ?

I have them and 195/65/15 run on them fine. The rear tires/fender are pretty close but you can fit your fingers in there.

I've been wanting to get rid of mine but lately they're growing on me. They'll shine up nice and I like them with black center caps. I really hate the 65's though. 60 (even 55?) looks much nicer IMO.
TravisNeff
195x60x15 I think they were all 5.5 wide for the 4x130 versions
zeezee
195x50 on mine.

Had to roll the left rear fender lip to keep it from rubbing.
Both rears have about 1/2 inch of room now.
TheCabinetmaker
I ran 205 x 50' s with no problem. With205 x 60, I had to roll the fender.
euro911
Joe, bolt one up to your hub and see how much clearance you have between the rim and the fender lip. I'll bring you the other three wheels next week.

(this was posted using my new laptop) shades.gif
KaptKaos
QUOTE(euro911 @ Dec 5 2012, 05:59 PM) *

Joe, bolt one up to your hub and see how much clearance you have between the rim and the fender lip. I'll bring you the other three wheels next week.

(this was posted using my new laptop) shades.gif


Agreed, but I figured I'd ask around.

(posted from my Linux laptop too. biggrin.gif )
euro911
Haven't tried it at the shop yet, but it's working great at home so far.

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