Can somebody post a picture or two of a stock fender (maybe a 6 ?) car with
185/70 VR 15s ?
TIA

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.

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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Michelin XWX 185/70 15's

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

Avon CR6ZZ in 185/70R15

Here's Pete Stout's (000 Magazine) '73 914/6 conversion wearing 185/70/15 Avon CR6ZZ tires on deep 6's.....

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

yes and they look perfect on the car.

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!!

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

dbl.

XWX’s with the dog bone tread... stock look:)

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

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

A little better..Click to view attachment

Yes...taller sidewall = more flex

My 914 with 185/70-15 and EMPI sprintstars...long time ago.

Your car is perfect.
The ultimate anonymous 6

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.

Love this picture!