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Tire Recommendation for 6 x 15 Fuchs
Replacing tires on a 911 I am buying and would like to know what the board recommends? I will not be auto crossing, just a weekend cruiser.
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07-24-2006, 10:41 PM
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Yokohama EVS100 205-60-15
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07-24-2006, 10:47 PM
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Or, if you want to make the most of your gearing, get the car a little closer to the ground, and shave a few pounds, 205-50-15s.
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07-24-2006, 10:49 PM
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Along with many of us with 16" fuchs, consider getting a set of 17" wheels...Manufacturers aren't offering much in performance 16's now either.
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07-25-2006, 12:43 AM
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You can functionally duplicate the '73 RS 2.7 setup with Pirelli P6000 195/65WR-15 ft & 215/60WR-15 rr tires ... other brands, too, including Yokohama AVS dB S2, Bridgestone Potenza RE950, and Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position.
The 215/60WR-15 is rated for installation on rims 6" - 7.5", so fitment on 6" Fuchs is no problem ... I have done it myself and they work great! The Pirelli WR-rated P6000s are rated UTQG 180AA, and good up 186 mph, and Porsche OE approved for all '73 - '89 models that came with 185/70VR-15 & 215/60VR-15 tires!
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07-25-2006, 02:43 AM
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There is a school of thought that it's best to try to match the original tires' overall rolling diameter, and Warren's recommendations do a pretty good job of that.
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07-25-2006, 05:49 AM
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I use Bridgestone RE950's in 205/60/15 on my stock '74 911 with no problems.
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07-25-2006, 06:33 AM
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Consider BFG 206X60X15 G-Force Sports - Good tires and good prices!!
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07-25-2006, 09:31 AM
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THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR PERSPECTIVE
I hae decided to go with Yoko's 205-60-15. Thanks everyone for your perspective and feedback.
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07-25-2006, 11:20 PM
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