QUOTE(drem914 @ Jul 12 2019, 03:14 PM)
QUOTE(JohnS @ Jul 11 2019, 06:46 PM)
I just bought a 1973 914 1.7L and some aftermarket 8 spoke EMPI style rims came with it. I don't know the rim manufacturer. The rims are 15 inch diameter, 5.5 inch width, 4x130mm lug with a 32mm offset. Can anybody let me know what size tires are likely to fit without any modifications to the car body? Any help would be appreciated
It has been a couple years since I had sold my set after doing a 5 lug conversion and if I recall correctly they were 195/65-15 or 195/60-15 which was probably a little to wide for the wheel itself. Mine were the same kind in black.
Seem to remember from the tyre match calculators 195 width tyre are too wide for a 5 1/2" rim however if it is a high profile tyre it works as many on here have done with factory supplied rims of the same width,just don't drop the profile too much or you will have a tyre too pumped for the rim and will throw your speedo out and provide a firmer ride also.
Certain someone mentioned 195/65/15 was correct but could be wrong,body mods will never be required with these rims,cheers.