1970 911E tire recommendations

[porschenut66]

Hey guys, in almost finished restoring my Signal Orange 911E coupe. I have four deep 6 Fuchs. Original tire size was 185/70/15. What tires do you recommend, and any thoughts on going a different tire size on the rears without switching to 7's? Thx, Dan

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Hey Dan - is this going to be just daily or are you planning on tracking as well? General tire options or period correct?

[porschenut66]

Won't be tracked. Just looking for something that will look good as well as handle decent. Thoughts on wider rears as well...

[john walker's workshop]

Stiff sidewalls is #1 rquirement or it will handle like crap. Go to the tire store and compare several by grabbing the bead and working the sidewall with your thumbs.

[Bill Verburg]

Originally Posted by porschenut66

Hey guys, in almost finished restoring my Signal Orange 911E coupe. I have four deep 6 Fuchs. Original tire size was 185/70/15. What tires do you recommend, and any thoughts on going a different tire size on the rears without switching to 7's? Thx, Dan

since you are restoring not hot rodding stay w/ 185/70x15
Pirelli CN36 has been re-released w/ modern rubber compound

or Avon CR6ZZ

or Michelin XWX

or Vredestein Sprint Classic

[Arne2]

Recent comparison test of the 4 tires Bill mentioned.

https://www.cinturato.net/images/test-classic-tyres-0716.pdf