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  1. 10-21-2015, 02:34 PM #1
    roadiesean
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    Best tyres for a 1966 912 (SWB) on Flat 6's

    So I have got my Flat 6's on the 912 and they look super smashing great !!!


    My question is, the Fuchs came with Dunlop SP Sport Supers in a 185/70 VR 15 size and they look fantastic, but it seems that two of them don't hold air.

    The steelies have Michelin 165/70SR15's on so I think they would be a bit undertyred from where I'm sitting. So I probably need to buy some new tyres (also the Dunlops are a bit old - not sure just how old and also they have red paint all over them from an overspray incident)

    So, the question is what to go for ? The Dunlops look amazing, like 1960's Grand Prix tyres really, super cool tread pattern and they look just right. I'm after a tyre for spirited driving, unlikely to ever take it on the track, but the roadholding from the XZX's wasn't exactly confidence inspiring, they always felt a bit "tall"

    Whats good chaps ? What will look fab and improve the handling on the old dear ??
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  2. 10-21-2015, 04:11 PM #2
    Bob Harriman
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    High Performance? Dry? Dry/Wet? Touring? Factory stock look? 70 series or?
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  3. 10-21-2015, 04:21 PM #3
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    The 1966 technology is great for car shows, howvever, owning two 1966 Porsches I have found that a 195 X 60 X 15 tyre works much better. Taller and narrower tyres do NOT afford the driver to take advantage of the true capabilities that these Early cars offer. Just sayin'...................
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  4. 10-21-2015, 05:42 PM #4
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    +1 Put on the bigger tires and it will make any SWB feel like a go-cart.
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  5. 10-21-2015, 06:32 PM #5
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    I know what's on Bob's car and it's great.

    I like Yokohama 205/55/15 on my deep six Fuchs - aggressive enough, fit well with a small spacer.
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  6. 10-21-2015, 11:16 PM #6
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    Wow. I never knew I had so many (any) options !! It's a stock car that I don't track or anything so don't want to go too extreme. But knowing I can get modern rubber is great. I'll look for a 205/60 or 205/55 and see what the options are here in Blighty. Thanks for your thoughts lads.
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