Tires 2024 - Your 16 inch choices & impresseions 1986 carrera

[How2]

hello


Looking for user choices on 16 inch all season tires with purchases withing the last few years.
This car is completely stock, non turbo. There will be no auto cross or racing around.

This mint below average mileage 911 lives near California commuter and very diverse mountain roads.
Unless there is significant reason to go oversize to stock. The plan is to stay within the stock recommendation for the 16 in tires

Knowing a bit of your driving style and use might be helpful

Am looking for user feedback rather than " who is best".


thanks

H2

[Duc Hunter]

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, or the comparable Continental.

[hastighet]

I went with the Porsche recommended Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 and have been pleased. These aren't super sticky, but they are comfortable and quiet (probably, my car is louder than stock) all season tires.


The car is largely stock, with Bilstein Sport and HD's at front and back respectively. So nothing fancy in the suspension department and I find these to be a good balance between grip and livability.

I use these for the occasional run through the Hill Country and spirited and non-spirited drives with friends. I have other wheels and tires for events that require more grip. I find this a better all around solution to compromising.

[darrin]

how2 = where are you located? do you plan to drive in snow or just temps below ??? (45f?) = put another way, are all seasons even necessary for your intended use?

Michelin PE2 tires are great, but not all seasons, Michelin pilot sport as/4 are also great tires, but (imo) are quite mediocre in the snow. does driving in sub 45f temps matter to you much (will you find yourself in the snow)? (especially if your 911 lives in a heated garage)? If your car lives in the garage and you plan to primarily drive in near-freezing/above freezing temps, a/s tires may not be necessary/preferable for you

[quattro4]

im in houston - so car is parked under 40 degrees.
Running Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2s - 6 months in. Very happy so far - great for spirited drives and wet traction. No track or autocross for this car. Just playful weekend jaunts at speed.

[HarryD]

FWIW, I like Continental ExtremeContact Sport (summer only) or DWS (all season). Both are great tires.

[OldSpool87]

Originally Posted by HarryD

FWIW, I like Continental ExtremeContact Sport (summer only) or DWS (all season). Both are great tires.

This Conti is awesome.

[Duc Hunter]

I do love the Conti’s. Just be careful. Recently I had a DWS catastrophically explode on the freeway on my 89 Anniversary car, while on a road trip. Luckily no damage to the wheel or car. Got the car to Tire Kingdom for replacement tires.

Tires were 6.5 years old yes, and had zero cracks, dry rot, and very low wear. They looked amazing. Tire Kingdom said they see this a lot with Conti’s. the tread belts separate from the side wall some time after 5 years with no signs of wear or age beforehand. They are the only brand that seems to do this too. Their advice…Conti’s are great tires but ALWAYS replace them after 5 years, regardless of how they look. Michelin and the other brands, use your eyes and they will show signs of issues before they fail, even beyond 5 years. When I got back home I asked around the tire shops I trust, and they had similar feedback.

I love the Conti’s and Mich tires. I still run Conti’s on 3 cars. I just won't let the Conti’s go go past 5 years, no matter what.

[Funracer]

Originally Posted by Duc Hunter

I do love the Conti’s. Just be careful. Recently I had a DWS catastrophically explode on the freeway on my 89 Anniversary car, while on a road trip. Luckily no damage to the wheel or car. Got the car to Tire Kingdom for replacement tires.

Tires were 6.5 years old yes, and had zero cracks, dry rot, and very low wear. They looked amazing. Tire Kingdom said they see this a lot with Conti’s. the tread belts separate from the side wall some time after 5 years with no signs of wear or age beforehand. They are the only brand that seems to do this too. Their advice…Conti’s are great tires but ALWAYS replace them after 5 years, regardless of how they look. Michelin and the other brands, use your eyes and they will show signs of issues before they fail, even beyond 5 years. When I got back home I asked around the tire shops I trust, and they had similar feedback.

I love the Conti’s and Mich tires. I still run Conti’s on 3 cars. I just won't let the Conti’s go go past 5 years, no matter what.

Just put 4 new Contis on my 996.

[Otter74]

Originally Posted by Duc Hunter

I do love the Conti’s. Just be careful. Recently I had a DWS catastrophically explode on the freeway on my 89 Anniversary car, while on a road trip. Luckily no damage to the wheel or car. Got the car to Tire Kingdom for replacement tires.

Tires were 6.5 years old yes, and had zero cracks, dry rot, and very low wear. They looked amazing. Tire Kingdom said they see this a lot with Conti’s. the tread belts separate from the side wall some time after 5 years with no signs of wear or age beforehand. They are the only brand that seems to do this too. Their advice…Conti’s are great tires but ALWAYS replace them after 5 years, regardless of how they look. Michelin and the other brands, use your eyes and they will show signs of issues before they fail, even beyond 5 years. When I got back home I asked around the tire shops I trust, and they had similar feedback.

I love the Conti’s and Mich tires. I still run Conti’s on 3 cars. I just won't let the Conti’s go go past 5 years, no matter what.

This appears to have been due to a manufacturing defect in a certain production range of Continental tires:

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCSB-21V115-1135.pdf

Exact brands, sizes and production date ranges are here:

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RMISC-21T001-5089.pdf

[silverlock]

Originally Posted by Duc Hunter

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, or the comparable Continental.

This.

Had Conti ECS’ on my 993 and now have the updated ECS 02’s in 205/55R16 and 225/50R16 on the SC.

Great summer (40F+), solid in the wet, and great in the twisties. Strongly prefer these over any form of “all seasons” for spirited driving.

Totally fine on cooler days in the 30’s here in the NE but I’m also not pushing the car hard on those days.