Tires

[jamesnmlaw]

My 1969 911t needs new tires. Would like a summer performance tire. Tires on now are Yokohama AVS ES100 in 205 / 60R15 that I bought in August, 2006. Getting a little crusty.

Looking at Yokohama Advan A052.

I don't drive very often and never in the snow or ice. Very, very seldom in the rain as we don't get much rain.

Any recommendations for a 205 / 60R15? Want to put something on before selling the car.

[masraum]

I don't think there are ANY summer performance tires in 205-60-15.

The Advan A052 is a 205-50-15.

I think your best bet is going to be to try to find a "sporty" all season tire if you're dedicated to 205-60-15.

[aschen]

A052 is at the top of the heap 200TW Ultra-max-super-crazy-hyper performance summer tires


Only a blonde pubes thickness away from a dot track tire. Hard to beat GRMs analysis of this category of tires

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/track-tire-buyers-guide/

[jamesnmlaw]

Found the Yokohamas at Tire Rack in 205/50R15. Not set on 50 aspect but if I recall correctly I was pushing it in 2007 with the 205 50s.

However, looking at the GRM site perhaps better to keep shopping. Don't have the type of camber referenced.

[Scott Douglas]

What wheels are you running on it?

https://www.lucasclassictires.com/165VR15-PIRELLI-CINTURATO-CN36-N4-p16515n4.htm

[jamesnmlaw]

The wheels are 15" Fuchs.

[jamesnmlaw]

Perhaps the Kumho ECSTA V730?

[aschen]

I run toyo r888r on my lotus. 100tw near racing tire, but I dont have many options in my size.

It is fine, as I dont drive in the cold or rain. The grip level is much higher than any rational person should test on public roads. probably last 7-8k miles without track days. they have a 205/50/15

for max performance street use I would pick any of them off of GRMs 200tw list that come closest to the size you want.

RS-4s and RE01 would be my pick but I don't think they are available.

[jamesnmlaw]

aschen - thank you! Looks like that might be a winner.

[rockfan4]

Coker Tire still has tires in classic sizes.
You can get a 205/60/15 BFG or Vredestein.

[Rusty Heap]

DWS06 Continental Extreme contact sport.

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by jamesnmlaw

Perhaps the Kumho ECSTA V730?

That’s what I just installed on the M3.

[jamesnmlaw]

Thank you all for the great recommendations. As always, terrific responses and suggestions. I think I'll go with the Kumhos. After the new year, I'll post some pictures of my German girlfriend with her new shoes!

[stevej37]

^^^ Good choice! Kumhos are excellent tires.