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jsstevenson
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 Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 4:30 pm Post subject: Aftermarket Rim Tire Size? |
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| 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, 4x130 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 |
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Location: atlanta ga
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| Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:06 am Post subject: Re: Aftermarket Rim Tire Size? |
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| you can count on 165x15 fitting but maybe 195/65x15 would fit. You would have to try them before buying. This larger size would easily fit on stock 914 wheels with the 23mm offset. |
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Wolfgangdieter
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| Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: Aftermarket Rim Tire Size? |
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I had 185/70x15 Michelin XAS on my 914 - that size is hard to find now. 185/65 x 15 is nearly an inch less in diameter so probably too small.
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raygreenwood
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| Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:03 am Post subject: Re: Aftermarket Rim Tire Size? |
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195/65 and 195/60....that second one being a little rare....both fit the rim perfectly. I do not know whether they fit under the fenders correctly. 205/60 and 205/55 also both fit the rim with no issues.
I will have to check my cheat sheet.....but 195/65 and 205/55 are the closest in circumference to stock.
IMHO.....there is no value in going to a wider tread AND keeping high profile sidewalls......so keeping a 70 series just means it gets even taller. Ray |
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