Weird tire size...
08-07-2007, 09:51 AM
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Weird tire size...
As many of you know from my 5 million posts over the past few days, I just bought a '76 911 that's been concerted to "Carrera-look" at some point.
It's time for tires, and the existing ones are 205/50R15. I kinda like the wider tire, and there are plenty of affordable options in that size on tirerack, but a few people have commented that it seems to sit higher than normal...
So the question is, do i stick with the wider tire or go back to original (something like 180/70R15 if memory serves correctly...) or something different entirely....
What would you guys do?
Here's a pic that shows how it sits with the current tires:
http://lh3.google.com/jcr127/Rq_HPKs...JPG?imgmax=640
THANKS!
Jeff
It's time for tires, and the existing ones are 205/50R15. I kinda like the wider tire, and there are plenty of affordable options in that size on tirerack, but a few people have commented that it seems to sit higher than normal...
So the question is, do i stick with the wider tire or go back to original (something like 180/70R15 if memory serves correctly...) or something different entirely....
What would you guys do?
Here's a pic that shows how it sits with the current tires:
http://lh3.google.com/jcr127/Rq_HPKs...JPG?imgmax=640
THANKS!
Jeff
08-07-2007, 10:39 AM
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Wow... I didn't realize how short they actually are. If my calculations are right, the 205s are 23.07" diameter and the 185s are 25.196" diameter... They're like 10% shorter than stock? Can that be right?
08-07-2007, 10:56 AM
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Yes.
That sounds about right to me.
The current sizes you have are good for autocross, although I believe you can run wider.
Some other options would be a 205x55 front & 225x50 rear, if you like that basic set-up.
Depending on the width of your wheels, you could also do up to a 225/245, etc.
That sounds about right to me.
The current sizes you have are good for autocross, although I believe you can run wider.
Some other options would be a 205x55 front & 225x50 rear, if you like that basic set-up.
Depending on the width of your wheels, you could also do up to a 225/245, etc.
08-07-2007, 11:19 AM
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My '76 C3 came w/ 7 & 8 x15 Fuchs w/ 205/50 & 225/50 x15 tires.
They are much shorter and lower the car considerably relative to the regular 911 fitment(at that time) of 6x15 and 185/70 x15 all around
If you still have the 15" wheels(hopefully the correct 7 & 8" versions) 205/55f and 225/50 rear should be a good fit.
My '76 C3 came w/ 7 & 8 x15 Fuchs w/ 205/50 & 225/50 x15 tires.
They are much shorter and lower the car considerably relative to the regular 911 fitment(at that time) of 6x15 and 185/70 x15 all around
If you still have the 15" wheels(hopefully the correct 7 & 8" versions) 205/55f and 225/50 rear should be a good fit.
