195/60/15 on front with Deep6 and 205/60/15 on rear with 7R

[lexatola]

Anyone like this combo for a slightly lowered stance and staggered look? They are both available in goodyear GT V rated. Seems like a decent choice for a car set up with Euro ride spec or perhaps a bit lower.

I know some do the 205/60 with 196/65 on the fronts. Wondering if the fact that the front tire is a bit taller in that scenario bugs anyone??

Would love to here thoughts or see pictures...

Best,

Alex

[Harvey Weidman]

The 185/65 and 205/60 is the best combo for SWBs with 6&7R IMHO.... but as you can see they aren't available in Goodyear GT V rated. I think you'll like the 195/60 with the 205/60. The 195/65 and 205/60 looks to me like the front tire is way taller even though it is only marginally taller in diameter.
H

[mjshira]

Hey Harvey

What about same wheels on 72 911? What tires would you run?

[Harvey Weidman]

On LWBs you can use larger tires. Depending on the brand. We have put these sizes on....stockish height tires 195/65 (or185/70) with 215/60... or 205/60 with 215/60....or short height tires 205/50(or55) and 225/50 (or45)....or the SWB recommend sizes also work well. The not recommended 225/60s usually rub. Street sizes.. Race is different.
H

[merbesfield]

Harvey, I am getting ready to install 7's all the way around on my 73S. Not 7R's. Will 195/65's work on all four corners? I think 25 years ago I ran 205/60's on the same wheels. Would like to not have to buy new tires. Running 195's now on my 6's. Thanks

[lexatola]

Okay - so at long last here are the wheels mounted up with 205/60/15 on the 7R weldups on the rear and 195/60/15 on the deep 6s up front. Full tank of gas so the front maybe sitting just a bit lower than my eye sees as ideal, or maybe the rear needs to drop down some - but overall I think the tires strikes a nice balance. I thought I would post just for anyone else trying to figure out the various combinations of wheels and tires.

Best,

Alex

Harvey, I am getting ready to install 7's all the way around on my 73S. Not 7R's. Will 195/65's work on all four corners? I think 25 years ago I ran 205/60's on the same wheels. Would like to not have to buy new tires. Running 195's now on my 6's. Thanks

[merbesfield]

I agree, back looks a bit high.

[Harvey Weidman]

Alex,
Can't get over how good that color looks on your car..
Yes, lower the rear a tad..and maybe raise the front a tad while are aligning it also.
JMHO.

Harvey, I am getting ready to install 7's all the way around on my 73S. Not 7R's. Will 195/65's work on all four corners? I think 25 years ago I ran 205/60's on the same wheels. Would like to not have to buy new tires. Running 195's now on my 6's. Thanks

Yes, they should work if you had 205/60s before. Just watch the inner fender about 2" up from the lip for contact on full bounce. Also some aggressive camber helps.
H

[merbesfield]

Alex,
Can't get over how good that color looks on your car..
Yes, lower the rear a tad..and maybe raise the front a tad while are aligning it also.
JMHO.




Yes, they should work if you had 205/60s before. Just watch the inner fender about 2" up from the lip for contact on full bounce. Also some aggressive camber helps.
H

Thanks Harvey.

[lexatola]

Yup - I'm going to do an alignment and corner balancing pretty soon. I think your comments are spot on. Thanks for the compliment on the color. I really love it! So many people tried to steer me away from it, but I think it came out great and I'm happy that its not a run of the mill look....

Thanks for your help along the way...

Best,

Alex