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Hi!
I would like to know wich tires size do you use for a 14 inch rims..

I have a 185 70 14, but I have seen a sticker on the chasis and put 195 70 14..I think is very tall..but my size a litle thin..

What is the usually size?And whats your opinion?
Thanks!
 
May want of do a search, but I have place 205/60/14's on front and 215's on rear. See the discussions on "rolling" fenders. Also look at Forum entitled "coupe stance" - this should help.
psychrunner
 
195/70-14 is the correct size. 225/60-14 is the same diameter but wider. 205/70s are a little larger in diameter, but were a common "upgrade" when the cars were new.

185/70s, 205/60s and 215/60s are all smaller than the original tires.
 
Current Michelin XWX 205/70 VR 14 is the same size as the Michelin XWX 195/70 VR 14 of the early-mid 1990s !!! which are no longer available.
The XWX gives the car the correct period look, filling up the wheelarches properly. I use Bilsteins and CSL springs from W&N in Germany and it works very well on 3 cars.
The other main option is to go with 16" wheels and modern low profile tyres which a lot of owners like and do. I have that setup on my CSL and handling is noticeably better (which is more important on a CSL than on a regular Coupé IMHO).
 
Speaking of which, where is the best place to buy four 16" Alpinas for my CSi? What tire size would you recommend?

Thanks,
Jonathan
'73 CSi
'73 CS
 
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