Michelin XWX 205/70/15 - few questions

[Dg567]

Anyone running these on the rear of their 911? Thinking about putting these on the rear with a 7in fuchs. My only concern is they may be a bit too tall. 185/70/15 on a 6in fuchs up front seems perfect but I'd like to run a staggered set of wheels and tires if possible on my 73.

[gulf908]

DG

go for the retro Pirelli CN 36s for those sizings - 185/70 f and 215/60 r.
the XWX are far too stiff in the sidewall and are made for heavier cars such as Daytonas,Boras and the big MBZ sedans of the day
I had 2 sets on a '74 911 S and lost several bumping noises after moving to the CN 36s.

just my 02c
Dennis

[CVLCPorsche]

DG

go for the retro Pirelli CN 36s for those sizings - 185/70 f and 215/60 r.
the XWX are far too stiff in the sidewall and are made for heavier cars such as Daytonas,Boras and the big MBZ sedans of the day
I had 2 sets on a '74 911 S and lost several bumping noises after moving to the CN 36s.

just my 02c
Dennis

Did the 215/60/15 CN36 fit without rubbing on your 74? I wanted to run a set of my NB 74 911 with 7 inch Fuchs (not 7R) but think they might rub. Curious your experience?

[Dg567]

Did the 215/60/15 CN36 fit without rubbing on your 74? I wanted to run a set of my NB 74 911 with 7 inch Fuchs (not 7R) but think they might rub. Curious your experience?

My thoughts exactly, which is why I considered the Michelins.

[Silverbullit]

Did the 215/60/15 CN36 fit without rubbing on your 74? I wanted to run a set of my NB 74 911 with 7 inch Fuchs (not 7R) but think they might rub. Curious your experience?

I bought a silver anniversary 911S new in '75. One of the first things I did to it was to put 7's and 215/60-15's on the rear. Fit perfectly, although the '75 USA cars did have a higher ride height than previous years...

[NickP]

I also have 7” Fuchs on the rear of my 73S. I’ve always been told that 215/60’s won’t fit, even though my fender lips are rolled. I’ve used 205/60’s for years but the choices are pretty limited now. I’d like to get the CN36 in 185/70 but am worried that they will be stretched on the 7” rears and not look right, and that the 215/60’s won’t fit.

[Bobby Smith]

I run 185/70-15 XWX on 7's at all four corners and have been extremely happy. A stiff sidewall makes for better cornering. Mine is a lowered 73.

[kentf14]

I’ve run 206/60/15 mounted to Fuchs 7” on the rear of my 73. They were fine until the rear was loaded up in a corner and they rubbed up higher in the well. Great way to burn the paint. Swapped them out.
I’d expect 215s to have even more of the same issue.

[endo911rs]

The 215's will work on a 7R but not a standard 7. The offset is the problem.

[2.5MFI]

I run 7's all around, Pirelli P6000's, 215/60 in the rear and 185/70 in front. Tight fit in rear with 930 brakes and had to use 12mm spacers. Narrow body 72.