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Thread: "Best" Tire for 1967 911S 15x4.5

  1. 05-11-2018, 12:05 PM #1
    TheBen
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    "Best" Tire for 1967 911S 15x4.5

    I think Vredstein, Pirelli and Michelin make appropriate tires for this wheel (although my Kardex said the car originally came with Dunlops). Anyone have current experience with any of these?
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  2. 05-11-2018, 01:44 PM #2
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    How do you like to drive. Do you want excitement below or above the speed limit?
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheBen View Post
    I think Vredstein, Pirelli and Michelin make appropriate tires for this wheel (although my Kardex said the car originally came with Dunlops). Anyone have current experience with any of these?
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    Vredestein, more stick than you would think.
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    Vredestein work perfect!
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    I bought Vredestein because they are priced better than the competitors.
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    I have Vredstein on my 5.5s however this car will likely be the subject of a upcoming magazine article so I want to make it as "correct" as possible. I'll take a look at the Pirellis. No one likes the Michelins?
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  8. 05-12-2018, 07:36 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by sanders View Post
    How do you like to drive. Do you want excitement below or above the speed limit?
    What he said. I have Vredesteins on my 67S. 165-15s on 4.5" Fuchs. It's a great tire for sedate driving, but don't instill confidence if you push them. I've had other brands on SWB cars with 4.5 steel wheels and felt the same. Even freeway driving with a gusty crosswind can be a handful. I suspect that any 165-15 would disappoint in that regard.

    If driving hard, you might consider having a set of 5.5" or 6" Fuchs refinished in the 67S style using a wider tire. Huge difference in handling. I've thought about doing that with the S but I drive like a grandma and prefer stock.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheBen View Post
    I have Vredstein on my 5.5s however this car will likely be the subject of a upcoming magazine article so I want to make it as "correct" as possible. I'll take a look at the Pirellis. No one likes the Michelins?
    I believe the Michelin XAS to be correct
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  10. 05-12-2018, 08:43 AM #10
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    Harvey is finishing my wheels. He suggested the CA67 to be period correct. And you don't need the tube if he has made your wheels tubeless
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