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Cfletch
Finally pulled the trigger and got some tires for my 16x6 fuch wheels. As expected, rear is rather tight and might end up doing a very little roll on the lip to fold it up a little to get a little more clearance. Overall pretty happy with the look. Just need to buy some center caps and its a done deal.

Went with 205x55x16 Yokohama Advan Sports

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Montreal914
Good looking setup/car! smile.gif driving.gif

I plan on keeping my car a narrow body and have two sets of Fuchs, 15x6 and 16x6 to choose from. Looks like the 205/55/16 is the recomended size for the 16" wheels. I thought they were fine on a narrow body. I don't really want to deform the original arches in the rear. Every car is a little different. smash.gif

As for 15x6, tire selection is limited unfortunately especially if one wants to stick with close to original diameter. I guess 185/65-15 would be the size. Not sure how that would hold up with a 3.2/6 unsure.gif

EDIT: 195/60-15 were a nice compromise but are difficult to find today.
Cfletch
QUOTE(Montreal914 @ Oct 2 2026, 04:27 PM) *

Good looking setup/car! smile.gif driving.gif

I plan on keeping my car a narrow body and have two sets of Fuchs, 15x6 and 16x6 to choose from. Looks like the 205/55/16 is the recomended size for the 16" wheels. I thought they were fine on a narrow body. I don't really want to deform the original arches in the rear. Every car is a little different. smash.gif

As for 15x6, tire selection is limited unfortunately especially if one wants to stick with close to original diameter. I guess 185/65-15 would be the size. Not sure how that would hold up with a 3.2/6 unsure.gif

EDIT: 195/60-15 were a nice compromise but are difficult to find today.



Yeah the 16x6 won the battle due to tire availability in a way, I got mine on tire rack at discount because they were slightly older, not that it matters much to me.
Went for a test drive and got no rubbing and are much much better than what was on the car prior, so I'm extremely happy about this
sbsix
The 6x16 is a good choice. My right rear will rub occasionally when I’m on a bumpy road but the tire choices are much better at 16 inches. I have Bridgestone RE71s.
mtndawg
That car is blowing my mind right now! NICE
Shivers
The car was nice before the new wheels. Now it is stunning.
Cfletch
Thanks everyone!
North Coast Jim
QUOTE(Cfletch @ Oct 2 2026, 07:18 PM) *

Finally pulled the trigger and got some tires for my 16x6 fuch wheels. As expected, rear is rather tight and might end up doing a very little roll on the lip to fold it up a little to get a little more clearance. Overall pretty happy with the look. Just need to buy some center caps and its a done deal.

Went with 205x55x16 Yokohama Advan Sports

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White the Best Color for a 914
TRP
QUOTE(North Coast Jim @ Oct 7 2026, 12:05 PM) *



White the Best Color for a 914


Do you really want to open up that debate? biggrin.gif
Root_Werks
I'm running 16x6's with same 205/55 size tires. Great combo for a narrow body 914.
Cfletch
Very nice! Love the color too!
Montreal914
QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Oct 8 2026, 05:23 PM) *

I'm running 16x6's with same 205/55 size tires. Great combo for a narrow body 914.


@Root_Werks
Nice bug! driving.gif
73, or later Mexican one?
Root_Werks
QUOTE(Montreal914 @ Oct 8 2026, 07:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Oct 8 2026, 05:23 PM) *

I'm running 16x6's with same 205/55 size tires. Great combo for a narrow body 914.


@Root_Werks
Nice bug! driving.gif
73, or later Mexican one?


Mexi-Bug

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