Will be buying new tires to put on a set of Pedrinis. Want to go with 185/70 size to replace the 165 standard tires now on the car as they are about the same diameter. New 185/70 tires are not available for a decent price (if at all). 185/65 tires are available but the diameter is 1 inch less. Anyone have a picture of how these look on the car? I do no want to go with 195/65 tires (close to stock dia.) as I believe they might rub against A/C lines in the front (and maybe back) fender wells?

Comments?

Thanks,

jjs3rd914

Well, you cannot use the 185/65-14 (Honda) tires unless you find some 14" rims. They are scarce, but I have a set of ATS in that size.
The 185/70 or 195/65 or 195/60 are pretty good fit. When you get to 205 width it does get tricky.

I prefer the 195/65's and have had no problem with them on a 914. I had a slight rub on 1 side in front at full lock which was not an issue. I had no AC hoses however. Here are some 185/65 15's on my 912. I am soon going to the 195's to better fill the wheel well.


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185 65 15 did exist and I have seen them only on rare occasion 195 60 and 65 15's are available as well as 195 55 15 If you want to spend some money Coker tire has Michelin XZX 165SR15 reporductions

I believe you meant 185/70-15's are rare. I have ordered a set of 185/65-15's and will live with the smaller tire for now. The 185/65's are readily available. I did look at Coker tire and they want $191.00 for each Michelin XAS 165HR15 and $301.00 each for a Michelin XWX 185/70-VR15. If I had the $$$ I would go for the XWX's but for now, NO thanks at these prices. I bought a whole set of Continentals (a decent tire) for about the price of one XAS.

Thanks
jjs3rd914

185 65 15 is not a tire you can find easily in tire stores not many vehicles use that tire try finding a 155 r 12 in stock somewhere

btw I work at a tire store chain

I don't know about tire stores but Tire Rack has 35 different tires in size 185/65x15.