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  1. 06-25-2015, 10:08 AM #1
    mshaver51
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    What tires would you put on a '68 SWT?

    Just casting about for member input on which tires would be recommended for a restored '68 911 SWT? I'm asking for information on size and manufacturer.

    Obviously, money is a consideration, but so is the "look," and I'll try to strike a balance.

    I have Firestone 560s on my '59 356A Cab and they have held up well. I noted several 911s at the 2015 Porsche Parade which were sporting Vredensteins.

    What do you folks think?

    Thanks for your input.
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  2. 06-25-2015, 11:13 AM #2
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    The Vredesteins are nice and not too pricey.
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    Vredesteins are well balanced, price friendly and period looking... Hard to beat...
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  4. 06-25-2015, 12:11 PM #4
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    not sure where you live but the Vreds are not the best in rain - based on my experience - they were the 185/70/15 for a 70MY - with 5.5 you may go down to 165's
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  5. 06-25-2015, 06:06 PM #5
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    You can drive a softy in the rain???? I never tried it - heard since I was a boy that the car would dissolve into a pile of ochre colored flakes long before you can build up any speed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hesaputz View Post
    You can drive a softy in the rain???? I never tried it - heard since I was a boy that the car would dissolve into a pile of ochre colored flakes long before you can build up any speed.
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  7. 06-26-2015, 07:37 AM #7
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    actually I believe they were rusting on the show room floor
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    Vredesteins 165/80/15's.
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  9. 06-26-2015, 11:18 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by boxster03 View Post
    not sure where you live but the Vreds are not the best in rain - based on my experience - they were the 185/70/15 for a 70MY - with 5.5 you may go down to 165's
    Never had any problems in the rain, but probably due to the non equaled handeling of a 912....
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  10. 06-26-2015, 12:58 PM #10
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    Hey - I have '68 911 SWT - slate gray with red. The best colors - and you're right; the 912 handles better.
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