Tyre size queries

[Jesse]

Hi! I know this has been discussed a matter of times but I just can´t seem to find an thread that suits my querie.

I´m having trouble deciding on what tire size to run for street use on my 71 with RS flares, it sits on 7 & 8´s and is currently fitted with 205/225/50 R15 Pirelli P7´s but it sits a tad low and I do prefer the look and overall handling of higher sidewalls..

My options are:

195/65 front
215/60 rear

Unsure if they will fill enough in the rear...

And

205/60 front
225/60 rear

Unsure if they are too ballony....?



(I wont be buying any race tyres but some decent Continentals or such)

Anyone?

[210bhp]

You need 15mm spacers on the rear to create the RS look with 215/60 on 8 inch.
The fronts should be 185/70 on 7 inch to match the taller profile.

I understand 225/60 on the rear would look better on 9 inch but I have never tried that combo.

Regards
Mike

[Lightweight_911]

You need 15mm spacers on the rear to create the RS look with 215/60 on 8 inch.

Regards
Mike

I've never fitted 15mm spacers on the rear with 8in Fuchs & 216/60 tyres Mike - do you have them on your car ?

Jesse - you need either:

185/70 (F) + 215/60 (R) or 195/65 (F) + 215/60 (R)

- whichever tyre you can find with the same tread pattern F/R

225/60 tyres (on any width wheel) on a 911 will make it look like a tractor ! ...

[Jesse]

I thought 185 might be a little tight on 7" wheels?

What are all the RS rep guys with 7 & 8´s using? Must be many on here?

Really appreciate your input!

Regards
Jesse

[210bhp]

What are all the RS rep guys with 7 & 8´s using? Must be many on here?


Regards
Jesse

Jesse

What's the difference between a rep and a real one?


Andy

Yes, I believe they are 15mm but I will check. (they might be less).


Regards
Mike

[Jesse]

Mike,

the number of cars =)

I wanted to welcome RS rep owners opinions aswell, sorry for being unclear! Language issues!

Regards
Jesse

[210bhp]

Andy

The original spec on the RS rear was 7mm spacers and slightly longer studs so that's probably what I have. I knew there were spacers on there of some kind. It's a long time since I looked.........

Regards
Mike

[shoestring7]

I'm running 225/60 and 205/60 Contis on my 911. It has 7 & 8" wheels and RS flares:





Works ok, but I did have to raise the car a little to stop rubbing on full lock.

>C