What size tires on 4kcsq

[Brian Devlin]

I used BF Goodrich 205-60-14 on my 84 4kq and was quite happy with
them, however they did rub a bit in some of the more extreme
switchbacks around here. They are also noticably wider than other
205s that I looked at.
-Brian

>I've started driving my bargain 87 4kcsq and am considering replacing the no
>name tires that it has on its wheels.  Tire size came up when I noticed the
>odometer is reading at least 5% more miles than I'm travelling, maybe even
>higher than that but haven't done an accurate check, yet.  I looked in the
>owners manual for tire size and could not find any info, did I look in the
>wrong area?  The tire label in the gas filler cover says 175-70-14.  The car
>has 195-60-14s and a car tire sizing website I checked said that is the
>proper size.  If the car odometer is set up for the 175-70s the tire
>difference would account for 5% error in the direction I'm seeing.  I'd
>expect 60s on a CS quattro and judging from the speedo on my 5k Audi may not
>be concerned with speedo/odo accuracy leading to no change in gearing for
>tire size.  If the gearing is for the 175s I might go for 205-60s which
>would closely match the diameter of the narrow tire, if the stock wheels are
>wide enough.  What is the correct tire size and is the odometer gearing
>correct for it?  I am looking for a quiet, good riding, good handling tire
>with good all weather performance.  Michelin X-1s will probably be the tire
>I choose.
>
>Larry in Loveland, CO