Tire Recommendation

[daepp]

Ok - my Fuchs (Flat 6x15) are at Al Reed's and I need a tire recommendation. The car is a survivor and I'm keeping it that way. Fuchs will be restored to original. I am currently running Yokohama AVS 195/60's. I do not track this car. Is there a good tire that will wear a little longer than the Yokos and look a little more period correct? I saw an early car with Michelin Pilots (I think 205-60's) that looked good.

I have attached a photo of a car whose tire I like - any ideas?

[daepp]

Here's a crummy photo of the car in question:

[boxster03]

You can still get the original Michellin/Dunlop/Pirelli tires in the correct 185/70 size if you want. They are all pretty expensive, pushing 300 or more ea. I went with the Vredesten that is the correct 185/70 OE size/tread type but not so expensive, maybe 90 ea.

think closest modern size tire is the 15 195/60. you can search the thread and find lots of discussion on this

[Flunder]

www.cokertire.com

The Michelin XWX 185/70 - 15 is period correct and probably best looking tire you could use for a gennie look. Still made in France and so not cheap at $301 each.

[daepp]

I guess what I am really looking for is a modern that doesn't look as racey as the Yokos.

Can anyone make a guess about the tire in the first photo?

[Flat Six, inc.]

I like to use 195/65-15........I think they look "right".

Just my opinion....

[daepp]

I like to use 195/65-15........I think they look "right".

Just my opinion....

What brand and tire?

[Paul Schooley]

The tire in the photo does look like Michelin to me. I've had Michelins that had treads that looked identical, but not on a Porsche.

[jhora]

daepp...

here is a good site for tire size info

http://www.356registry.org/Tech/tires.html

john

[kenikh]

Here is a chart to compare sidewall heights: