Tyres for 912/911

[neilbardsley]

I went to use the car today and my front left tyres was flat. I checked and I have 4 different makes of tyres but they all seem to be 165 80 R15. I find these

http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/tyre-searc ... ontinental

What these do people use? Can I do for a wide tyres on the same rim?

[Ian Gunney]

165 Michelin XAS' on my 912 - expensive but a really great tyre

[vicpolky]

165 Michelin XAS' on my 912 - expensive but a really great tyre

Same here. Superb tyre.

[silverfox]

Hi

I have verdestein tyres on my 912. Have been really pleased with them and amazed how little they have worn and I have used them reasonably hard.

185/70R15 (89H) SPRINT CLASSIC
by Vredestein

[neilbardsley]

A bit more research about speed rating. One of the tyres is an 86P which according to wiki is good to 93 mph. Which is a little scary because I know the car and go quicker than that!

That is the difference between T Trac and Sprint Classics

http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/tyre-searc ... vredestein

Anybody seen this thread about sidewall problems?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1159000

[nickT]

Hi, I run 165 15 Toyo 550's on a 6 inch rim, I chose these because they have a vintage, almost crossply appearance but are grippy enough for 90 bhp. Good value tyre in my opinion.

[dlampard]

I use Avon ZV3 tires on my 912. Used them previously and impressed. I would recommend them. Got them using black circles.

[ultra912]

You asked if you can go wider? Yes. If you are looking for period correct the suggestions above are what your looking for. I have 205/55/15. They are wider but won't look right unless your vehicle stance is lower. I have heard that Porsche delivered cars lower for Europe than here in the states

[massivesplitproject]

Hi, I run 165 15 Toyo 550's on a 6 inch rim, I chose these because they have a vintage, almost crossply appearance but are grippy enough for 90 bhp. Good value tyre in my opinion.

love the stance on that

[AndrewSlater]

I was going to go for Michelin XZX 165SR15 for my 912

www.vintagetyres.com currently have 10% off all tyres - no affiliation but have spoke to them and they are very helpful.

Anyone know of any issues with XZX tyres on the standard 15" rims?
I belive they will need an inner tube for that rim - is that correct?

Regards

Andrew

[rapido]

Dunlop sport 185/65/15 for my 69

JLC

[neilbardsley]

Can I recommend

http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/

A good price with fitting and balancing included. The come to the car and fit for you. We have used them twice now. I went for some VREDESTEIN T-TRAC tyres. They offer the Sprint Classic too but since I also had 4 new tyres on the Landie too it hasn't been a cheap month a cheaper tyre was my preferred option!!