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rgalla9146

Can somebody post a picture or two of a stock fender (maybe a 6 ?) car with
185/70 VR 15s ?
TIA
DickSteinkamp
I don't have any pictures, but here's a tire size calculator you can play with.

You don't say what your goal is, but if it is for a "stock look", I believe the 6's has 14" wheels.

With 15" wheels, 185/70s are about a half inch shorter than the stock 4 cylinder 165/82s. 195/70s would be the same diameter as the stock 4 cylinder tires.

Keep in mind that the ride height in any pictures you get will influence the "look" greatly.

rgolia
Don't really have a photo that shows the fit well, but I have run them for many years in my 914. You can slip a finger between the body and the tire.

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dcheek
Michelin XWX 185/70 15's

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Cal
Vredestein Sprint Classics 185/70/15....

horizontally-opposed
Avon CR6ZZ in 185/70R15
Cal
Here's Pete Stout's (000 Magazine) '73 914/6 conversion wearing 185/70/15 Avon CR6ZZ tires on deep 6's.....
rgalla9146
Perfect ! They all look great.
When handling them they seem so tall compared to modern tires.
Thank you all.
rgolia
yes and they look perfect on the car.
horizontally-opposed
QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Jan 23 2020, 09:58 AM) *

Perfect ! They all look great.
When handling them they seem so tall compared to modern tires.
Thank you all.


They are, but they're what's "right" for the 914...though I also like the way narrow 914s handle on 205/60, 205/55, 195/60, and 195/65.

XWXs and Vreds look more correct as street tires, and I am sure they are better in wet conditions, but I went CR6ZZ after wanting more performance than the Vreds offered. I went hardest compound but would go softest compound if I had it to do over again (I'll time them out rather than wear them out), but really like them overall.

Curious about the CN36 on a 914, as I hear rave reviews from 911 drivers, but the CN36 can look perfect or a bit too tame or a bit too "truck tire" depending on their size and application. Can't put my finger on why, as I love the CN36's vintage looks.

Ah, and: Nice car, Jeff!!
flyer86d
Rory,

What size tires do you have on your orange car with the Minilites?

Charlie
rgalla9146
QUOTE(flyer86d @ Jan 23 2020, 04:18 PM) *

Rory,

What size tires do you have on your orange car with the Minilites?

Charlie


205 / 55 VR 15's ancient Dunlops. Extremely timed out
I have new replacements on hand.

I'm asking about the 185's because I own them (timed out too) and need
something to make one of my cars a roller / temporary driver for testing
and alignment. The car is not a restoration but a 'recomission'
Tire choice maybe up to the next owner.


Hey Charlie this pic's for you.
Do you remenber the Red Apple Rest on Rt.17 ?
205/55 15's all around
rgalla9146
dbl.
Jett
XWX’s with the dog bone tread... stock look:)
jim_hoyland
Got a question; do 70 series tires make for a smoother ride ?
fixer34
Mine is the green one. '70 -6 with stock 'steelies', 185/70-15's.

I have a better closeup picture somewhere....Click to view attachment
fixer34
A little better..Click to view attachment
DickSteinkamp
QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jan 23 2020, 07:08 PM) *

Got a question; do 70 series tires make for a smoother ride ?


Yes...taller sidewall = more flex
Mark Henry
My 914 with 185/70-15 and EMPI sprintstars...long time ago.

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rgalla9146
QUOTE(fixer34 @ Jan 24 2020, 08:17 PM) *

A little better..Click to view attachment


Your car is perfect.
The ultimate anonymous 6
horizontally-opposed
QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jan 23 2020, 07:08 PM) *

Got a question; do 70 series tires make for a smoother ride ?


In most cases (Vreds, XWX, CN36, XZX, etc), yes.

The Avon CR6ZZ feels like what it is: a road-legal vintage racing tire. They're by no means "rough riding," but they do have a fairly stiff sidewall.
Jett
QUOTE(fixer34 @ Jan 24 2020, 05:11 PM) *

Mine is the green one. '70 -6 with stock 'steelies', 185/70-15's.

I have a better closeup picture somewhere....Click to view attachment

Love this picture!
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