resto quality early tires opinion/confirmation - yes I searched :|

[blackbird225]

Ok. Yes I searched, but distilling the information is taking far too much time and I get conflicting information. Most tire opinion is related to how wide for later-model cars. I need restoration advice.

I have a 1969 911T .. Steelies are heavy and a nice set is hard to find. I couldn't afford the early 5.5 hearts Fuchs so instead I bought a nice set of 6x15j fuchs for around $900. They are nice and already redone.

SO now I am on Coker looking for the right size for the 6x15 wheels I have. I want the car to appear year-original, even if the T came with steelies. I am willing to spend the coin on the correct appearance. These tires are very costly. But is this the correct tire for an original look?

• Can/should I go with a thinner tire?
• Will I have any rub issues with these?

The point is not wide, it's correct appearance.

many thanks!!!

[Porchcar guy]

Do you know what size came on the car originally ? If so, also look at TireRack.

[RSTarga]

185/70 VR15 was the original size.
Options are limited, Vredstein has one in that size, Dunlop and Goodyear too although some are not VR rated.

[Arne2]

As I recall, most of the longhoods that came with the 185/70-15 came with either Pirelli CN36 or the Michelin XWX. Later on you'd see some Dunlops too, but not early. Even the XWX may be a touch later era than your '69, but they are the only truly vintage-looking tire to my eyes. The Vredsteins just don't do it visually for me.

Damn big bucks, though. I guess I could see it on a trailer queen, but I'd have a hard time driving around on those tires, as I recall they didn't last all that long.