Can someone post what tire brands were used as OEM on a 1971 911? And what are current available tires/brands that might satisfy a concours judge?
Can someone post what tire brands were used as OEM on a 1971 911? And what are current available tires/brands that might satisfy a concours judge?
Likely either Michellin XWX or Pirelli Cinturatos size 185/70VR15, both are still available but expensive.
Early 911S Registry #750
1970 911E - The Good Stuff
2001 Toyota Landcruiser
Look at Vredestein tires. Same size, very similar design, great performance and 4 tires for the price of one Michelin.
Kenik
- 1969 911S
- 1965/66 911
- S Reg #760
- RGruppe #389
Wonder if the Dunlop was ever OE?
Early 911S Registry #750
1970 911E - The Good Stuff
2001 Toyota Landcruiser
My euro delivery 70S came with those Dunlop SP Sport Supers, all 5 of them. Still have the tire mounted on the spare wheel. Interesting side note is that they were mounted with tubes. Oh, I bought the car in '77, I am assuming they were the OE delivered tires.
rudy
I have an original from my '72. Dunlop SP 57 in 165HR15
Greg DuPertuis
1972 911T
Leesburg, VA
Not to hijack this thread, but what would be the best all around performance tire for the same year S?
1971 911S with Factory Recaro Sport Seats, 100% original, Bahia Red/Black
1974 914 2.0 Yellow/Black
2006 Cayman S Artic Silver/Terrecotta (Pending)
When you think in you're in full control, you're just not driving fast enough
Do the tires mentioned above apply to 14" wheels as well? My 1971 E with comfort package is currently being restored and I will also be looking for OE tires for my 14" Fuchs. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
Originally Posted by boxster03
Check out your manual. The Owner's manual for my '67 and '70 both depict the "dog bone" Dunlop tire. They are shown both on the car and in the spare well. That tire was one of only a few VR rated tires in the day. My '70 still has one on the spare wheel (185 70 VR15).
Tom F.
'67 911S Slate Gray
'70 911T 2.8 hotrod (in progress)
'92 964
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