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Tire Advice Needed

The time has come to replace the tires on my '73 911T with Fuchs. Wheel size 185 x 70 x 15. I am being told that this size is NLA.

Is this true? If so, what size is appropriate for these rims?

If not, then any ideas where can I buy the tires?

Comments appreciated.

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If you can't find 185/70/15's, you can always use 195/65/15's. Yokohama has this size, if I recall correctly.
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195/60 can also work.

if you want something "period correct": 185/70VR15 MICHELIN XWX - Michelin - Cars & Trucks - Tire Brands
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Thanks for the responses.

Looks like the 195 x 65 gets me to the same wheel diameter as the original 185 X 70.

The Coker Tire alternative is too expensive for me at $400 a piece.
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Try this calculator:

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