Hi, I am in the process of putting the original 4.5" Fuchs back on my 1967 911. I've searched extensively but couldn't find much current information about the best tire choices for 4.5" Fuchs. Does anyone have any recommendations? Do the 4.5" Fuchs require the use of a tube?
Thanks,
Will
The 4.5" were designed as tube-type wheels when new. You'll find people that will argue tube or not both ways. Lots of people run them tubeless these days, and true tube-type tires are pretty much non-existent.
Factory tire size was 165HR15. I like the Michelin XAS or Pirelli CA67 as nice, period performance tires. The Pirelli CN36 is probably the best performing tire available in that size, but not quite as period correct.
- Arne
Current - 2018 718 Cayman, Rhodium Silver, PDK
Sold - 1972 911T coupe, Silver Metallic; 1984 911 Carrera coupe, Chiffon white; 1973 914 2.0, Saturn Yellow; 1984 944, Silver Metallic
Pirelli CN 36 in 15-165, no tube needed.
https://www.lucasclassictires.com/16...4-p16515n4.htm
Vredestein Sprint Classic (a lot cheaper) but not great if you are in cold weather area as they recommend not using below 40F
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...partnum=6HR5SC
Michelin is suppose to release a new N spec vintage tire for 165 size next month..
You don't mean already available V-speed rated XAS that are N spec?Originally Posted by terry911t
I'm just about to order tyres, thus asking....
- Ville -
1967 911 Slate Grey/red, fully restored + 66' "r-ish" hotrod project
I went to look for the latest N-spec approvals on Porsche's site, they no longer publish it publicly. Just says to visit your Porsche Center for tire info. Nice if you have a local Porsche Center and want to pay their prices for tires. Seriously, why go through the effort to certify tires for our cars and then not share the results?
- Arne
Current - 2018 718 Cayman, Rhodium Silver, PDK
Sold - 1972 911T coupe, Silver Metallic; 1984 911 Carrera coupe, Chiffon white; 1973 914 2.0, Saturn Yellow; 1984 944, Silver Metallic
Suppose to be a completely new tire....vintage looking.
I wonder if they are also planning a new replacement for 185/70-15 XWX?
- Arne
Current - 2018 718 Cayman, Rhodium Silver, PDK
Sold - 1972 911T coupe, Silver Metallic; 1984 911 Carrera coupe, Chiffon white; 1973 914 2.0, Saturn Yellow; 1984 944, Silver Metallic
I've been happy with the XWX and XAS Michelins I bought from Coker Tire.https://www.cokertire.com/catalogsea...q=xwx+michelin
From Coker tire when I asked about 165 ...
"An N-Code tire may soon be a possibility! We are hoping to release more information soon."
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