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Tyre size queries
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 7:55 pm
by Jesse
Hi! I know this has been discussed a matter of times but I just can´t seem to find an thread that suits my querie.
I´m having trouble deciding on what tire size to run for street use on my 71 with RS flares, it sits on 7 & 8´s and is currently fitted with 205/225/50 R15 Pirelli P7´s but it sits a tad low and I do prefer the look and overall handling of higher sidewalls..
My options are:
195/65 front
215/60 rear
Unsure if they will fill enough in the rear...
And
205/60 front
225/60 rear
Unsure if they are too ballony....?
(I wont be buying any race tyres but some decent Continentals or such)
Anyone?
Re: Tyre size queries
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 8:49 pm
by 210bhp
You need 15mm spacers on the rear to create the RS look with 215/60 on 8 inch.
The fronts should be 185/70 on 7 inch to match the taller profile.
I understand 225/60 on the rear would look better on 9 inch but I have never tried that combo.
Regards
Mike
Re: Tyre size queries
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 9:30 pm
by Lightweight_911
210bhp wrote:You need 15mm spacers on the rear to create the RS look with 215/60 on 8 inch.
Regards
Mike
I've never fitted 15mm spacers on the rear with 8in Fuchs & 216/60 tyres Mike - do you have them on your car ?
Jesse - you need either:
185/70 (F) + 215/60 (R) or 195/65 (F) + 215/60 (R)
- whichever tyre you can find with the same tread pattern F/R
225/60 tyres (on any width wheel) on a 911 will make it look like a tractor ! ...
Re: Tyre size queries
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 9:35 pm
by Jesse
I thought 185 might be a little tight on 7" wheels?
What are all the RS rep guys with 7 & 8´s using? Must be many on here?
Really appreciate your input!
Regards
Jesse
Re: Tyre size queries
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 9:54 pm
by 210bhp
Jesse wrote:
What are all the RS rep guys with 7 & 8´s using? Must be many on here?
Regards
Jesse
Jesse
What's the difference between a rep and a real one?
Andy
Yes, I believe they are 15mm but I will check. (they might be less).
Regards
Mike
Re: Tyre size queries
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 9:57 pm
by Jesse
Mike,
the number of cars =)
I wanted to welcome RS rep owners opinions aswell, sorry for being unclear! Language issues!
Regards
Jesse
Re: Tyre size queries
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 10:29 pm
by 210bhp
Andy
The original spec on the RS rear was 7mm spacers and slightly longer studs so that's probably what I have. I knew there were spacers on there of some kind. It's a long time since I looked.........
Regards
Mike
Re: Tyre size queries
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 11:57 pm
by shoestring7
I'm running 225/60 and 205/60 Contis on my 911. It has 7 & 8" wheels and RS flares:
Works ok, but I did have to raise the car a little to stop rubbing on full lock.
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