Tyres for a 912

rafiki · Post by **rafiki** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:01 pm

I have the chance to purchase 185/70 x 15" wheels for the 912. Will these fit?

Advice, please.

Timo · Post by **Timo** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:08 pm

I believe 185/70 x 15's are the correct original size tyres for a 911/912 so they should fit fine. They can be difficult to get hold of these days and when they are available can be very expensive so if they are a good price and quality then go for it.

rafiki · Post by **rafiki** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:37 pm

Many thanks...I'll now go for them.

I might even go for the whole lot, if they're that difficult!

Mick Cliff · Post by **Mick Cliff** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:01 pm

185/70's are original size and quite hard to get hold of at a reasonable cost
Most people go for 195/65 - same (almost) radius, a much wider choice and more cost efective (last time I looked 185/70 Avon's cost the same per wheel as Kumho's per set!)

Ian Gunney · Post by **Ian Gunney** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:28 pm

depends if you are running 5.5 inch rims or 4.5

a 66 car is more likely to be 4.5 therefore 185's may be too wide.

I run my car (4.5 inch steels) on Michelin XASs 165s

Ian

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:56 am

yep and 5.5's are best on Modern 185/65's

I run Dunlops at £38 each. Proof is in the pudding at Silverstone last year.. Ask Barry

Der Fudgemeister · Post by **Der Fudgemeister** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:03 pm

Dunlops at 38 quid!!!

Bloody Heck where did yer get those at that price?

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:49 pm

I know the guy who imports them and he has a number of gargaes my way.. his prices are always good anyway..

you will have heard of them ProTyre..

rafiki · Post by **rafiki** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:49 pm

Ian Gunney wrote:depends if you are running 5.5 inch rims or 4.5

Ian

They are 5.5"

And I dare not reveal what tyres they are (competition style) or how little I paid...but less than retail.