195/60-15 on an early "S"?

[Cornpanzer]

I have a set of period correct magnesium Americans that I will be putting on my "S" for a change of pace occasionally. I have access to a nice set of 195/60-15 Pirellis that I can get cheep. There have been times that I have thought that the 205/60's look a little chubby on a 6" Fuch. Anyone ever used a 195/60?

[Early_S_Man]

Aren't the Americans 15 x 7s?

[Cornpanzer]

no, 15x6 with the same backspace as a fuch

[Halm]

Corn, did you ever get the 911R 7" wheels made? If so, pics, please!

[Cornpanzer]

not yet....still at the fab shop on back burner (low funds)

[74-911]

I currently run 195/60-15's on my 74 with 6 x 15 Fuchs and think they look good.

[ValveFloat]

I have 195-60s on my L

[vash]

interesting, what type of tire are we talking about? performance 15" are tough to find?

[Cornpanzer]

bump, any more pics?

[jluetjen]

My '69E has 195/60-15's also.

[RoninLB]

Originally posted by Cornpanzer
There have been times that I have thought that the 205/60's look a little chubby on a 6" Fuch.

I had 205/60's awhile ago.. I think any personal bias is out weighed by the logic of a bigger tire, that happens to fit perfectly.

[73911guy]

195/65/15's are the closest to the stock 185/70/15's that you can get. I'm running Pirelli P6000's and they are the right heighth, just have a very round and narrow tread width.

And yes, on 15" rims you are limited in tire choices unless you go to a short aspect ratio - like 50 or 55 series.

Jim

"73 911