Tires for 87' 911 - Southern California - I'm confused!!!

[Jesse16]

You said you want low noise and don't drive a lot of miles so that also means you aren't likely planning cold or wet driving. The Conti tires (not the all season version) fit that bill perfectly. You want some tread vs. the super blocky track style tire normally to fit your list. I have the Conti's being suggested on my GTI and they are very decent. They don't make noise when cornering (even when mildly aggressive) which I like. Have been great in the wet also. Can also get them Cheap with lots of rebate action at Tire Rack.

[darrin]

Ace -- One of the nice things about the michelin is that its all season tread compound will be more compliant in colder weather (My Conti DW tires get a bit hard when it's cold) -- if you foresee taking your 911 on any trips that could involve cold weather, that might be a benefit? regardless, don't think you can beat either the michelin AS3+ or conti extreme contact sport given your priorities

[jmpowers]

Bridgestone RE-11's are VERY popular in the Pacific NW

[froggert]

I've only had the new Continental ExtremeContact Sports on my car for a few weeks now but like them a lot. They don't feel squishy like some of the other Continental tires in the past, although those were all-seasons.

[uwanna]

I put on a set of the Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ on my '80SC. I love them, probably the
best tires I've had on this car in the last 35yrs!
By the way, bought them at Costco with their $70 off for a set of four promotion.
Saved close to $200 versus TireRack with their shipping charges and then having to find a good installer.
The Costco install could not have been more professional. I watched like a hawk and they did it all correctly, used torque wrench, jacked up with MY jackpads, new valve stems and the balance was perfect.
They also fill with nitrogen (with free refill anytime) and give free road hazard warranty and free lifetime balance. I could not be happier. Just my $.02
Grant

[ace123]

I decided to go with the ExremeContact Sport. Seem like it meets all my criteria.

ExtremeContact Sport - 195/50ZR16 84W | Continental

Continental even has a flat tire assistance program if you register on their site within 45 days of purchase. They'll come out and change your tire for you!

Thanks everyone for you hep and suggestions. I really appreciate it!!

[DRACO A5OG]

Not the DWS but "DW" only. They are reasonable and handle well.

[Brillo]

If you are within range of LAX, contact Dave or John at Wheel Enhancement. They know their tires and Porsches Good guys, competitive pricing. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer since 1999.
www.wheelenhancement.com

[ace123]

Thanks -Yeah - I'm pretty close to LAX. I'll give them a call and see if they can match or beat the tirerack.com price which is about $480 including delivery.

[ace123]

For anyone's future reference. tirerack.com has road hazard and below are steps to use it. It seems a little tough to do, but its still there. I have no affiliation with tirerack.com

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/roadHazard/trhp.jsp

https://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/roadHazard/trhp_24MonthRHP_Cert.pdf


There's a flat tire repair section too, but I can't seem to find it right now.

[ace123]

I meant to post this on the last post - from the conti web site about the sport tire mentioned above.

[adias]

I tried the Michelin A/S 3 and did not like them. The Exaltos are better, also more comfortable.

[Fast Mike]

I would go with the Bridgestone RE-11. They have tremendous grip, which is what you want on a 911. They are quiet and seem to last a long time. No need for a all weather tire in so Cal with much less grip on our 300 sunny days a year.

[uwanna]

Originally Posted by Fast Mike

I would go with the Bridgestone RE-11. They have tremendous grip, which is what you want on a 911. They are quiet and seem to last a long time. No need for a all weather tire in so Cal with much less grip on our 300 sunny days a year.

Re-11 is a great handling tire plus they are quiet.
BUT my last set was DONE at 9-10K miles. Not good! YMMV

[trond]

Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+. Best tire I had on my SC, besides the Bridgestone S02s. reason for running the S02s now and not the AS3s is the fronts are slightly narrower than other 205s, which cured my rubbing issues
As opposed to adias post #32 I did not like the Michelin Exaltos, too soft and mushy for my taste and took them off after 3000 miles

[adias]

Originally Posted by trond

Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+. Best tire I had on my SC, besides the Bridgestone S02s. reason for running the S02s now and not the AS3s is the fronts are slightly narrower than other 205s, which cured my rubbing issues
As opposed to adias post #32 I did not like the Michelin Exaltos, too soft and mushy for my taste and took them off after 3000 miles

Exaltos soft? Not my N-rated set.

[trond]

all is relative. And tires is also a matter of taste. I found the Exaltos (N marked btw) to be softer (sidewalls) than the S02N3s and also the AS3s. The latter are also noisier and less compliant

[BR-549]

I put Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ on my 87 a couple of months ago and didn't believe the transformation. It drives like a new car. They would be a little squishy for the track, but are really smooth, quiet and sticky on the twisties.

Ken

[sky1jord]

Originally Posted by Franks89-911

I got mine at Costco - BF Goodrich Comp 2 A/s for an 89 Carrera - around $90 per tire. Not advertised on the website, you have to go in and ask. They handle really nice, I'm like you, I don't track my car, just drive around on the weekends & give kids joy rides, 2500/yr or less. I took them up to 120mph (the tires, not the kids!) and they handled great.

Another vote for BFG Comp 2's: Quiet, long wearing (comparatively) and they handle fine. Rain? Who wants to push any car in the rain? Who wants to even drive their Porsche in the rain? It doesn't rain in SoCal anyway.

I get mine at a local America's Tire, where I can make an appointment so there's minimum time spent, and they even use a floor jack and Porsche Jack pad to hoist my baby. No crushed undercarriage or pierced oil lines.

I put these tires on my turbo Mini and they work great there too.