Correct (?) Tyres

[jim_zzzz]

I just failed my MOT on my 73T and one of the failures was my cracked Fulda Y2000 tyres. I've subsequently found out these are quite expensive tyres to replace - what does everyone else use?

[Lightweight_911]

There are lots of threads on tyres - depends on whether you want original size (185/70) or close equivalent (195/65) & your budget ...

[jim_zzzz]

There are lots of threads on tyres - depends on whether you want original size (185/70) or close equivalent (195/65) & your budget ...

Is there any benefit to having tyres different to the original size? In my head the only difference I could imagine with these tyres is aesthetics since grip should be similar at normal road driving speeds.

[Ian 2.2S]

There are lots of threads on tyres - depends on whether you want original size (185/70) or close equivalent (195/65) & your budget ...

Is there any benefit to having tyres different to the original size? In my head the only difference I could imagine with these tyres is aesthetics since grip should be similar at normal road driving speeds.

cost v. aesthetics. There isn't really any, what I think as reasonable priced tyres, in original size now (look out for correct speed rating). The Fuldas used to be quite cost effective, and I ran them on mine for quite a few years. If you must have period look and original spec it's going to cost you £1500 for a set for Michelins. If you are happy to have modern tread pattern, you can get very good tyres from £50 up. I have some very good Toyos on mine which cost less than a single Michelin for the whole set. I would just go for something with nice progressive grip/breakaway and decent wet weather performance.

[inaglasshouse]

There are lots of threads on tyres - depends on whether you want original size (185/70) or close equivalent (195/65) & your budget ...

Is there any benefit to having tyres different to the original size? In my head the only difference I could imagine with these tyres is aesthetics since grip should be similar at normal road driving speeds.

cost v. aesthetics. .... If you must have period look and original spec it's going to cost you £1500 for a set for Michelins

How about the Pirelli Cintauro CN36s? Period size, period looks. Still not exactly cheap, but a lot less than 1500 a set.

[jim_zzzz]

How about the Pirelli Cintauro CN36s? Period size, period looks. Still not exactly cheap, but a lot less than 1500 a set.[/quote]

I just looked those up and not a bad suggestion! Thanks!

[jim_zzzz]

cost v. aesthetics. There isn't really any, what I think as reasonable priced tyres, in original size now (look out for correct speed rating). The Fuldas used to be quite cost effective, and I ran them on mine for quite a few years. If you must have period look and original spec it's going to cost you £1500 for a set for Michelins. If you are happy to have modern tread pattern, you can get very good tyres from £50 up. I have some very good Toyos on mine which cost less than a single Michelin for the whole set. I would just go for something with nice progressive grip/breakaway and decent wet weather performance.[/quote]

the Vredestein Classics seem to be extremely competitively priced at around £70 each!

[fetuhoe]

TR Revington list the Fulda at £154 each

Camskill have Kumho Ecsta V70 in hard compound which are great at £116 each

Vredestein Sprint Classics are also available from Camskill at £70.00 each.

If you want a higher speed rating then Pirelli P6000 at £96 each are not bad.

[Ian 2.2S]

I was looking at V rated tyres, but just checked and a T is fine on H, so Vredestein Sprint Classics at £70 are a bargain (Longstone are advertising them at £125).

[Strictly]

im in the same boat, if your going to go 195/65 15, then google halfords auto centre, they are doing £5 off each tyre, and you get get a set of 4 FULLY FITTED, for £190 - thats either Dunlop Blu Motion, or Good year Efficient Grip Performance, both H rated (only £5 more for V), and both a B for fuel efficiency, and a A for wet grip, not that you'll drive in the rain im sure. You can check out some tyrereviews.co.uk as a comparison basis (im a nerd - lol). They are quite high on the list, for the price.

Only snag is they ask you to put in your car, they dont like porsche, so i had to choose VW corrado, to order them. I havent turned up at the centre yet mind, im sure its cool. You'll see what I mean.

[petric]

I have recently fitted kumho v70 to my 73 car orginal size firm sidewall quick to heat and fantastic grip not a lot of tread ( like cups etc) but when it's used it's for fun not cruising p

[911hillclimber]

I have just come off 50 section Kumho V70 which are I think the very best road tyre for grip on an early 911, stunning grip, but as said, shallow tread.

To soften the car off I have had Dunlop Blu Motion Sport, A rated for wet grip and 65 section.

Nice cruising tyre, quiet and about £50 each.
DEEP treads!

[Strictly]

To soften the car off I have had Dunlop Blu Motion Sport, A rated for wet grip and 65 section.

Nice cruising tyre, quiet and about £50 each.
DEEP treads!

perfect im just about to buy those (its a toss up between those and the goodyear efficient grip

I dropped my wheels in for refurb today (cookie cutters, too tight to pay 1500 for fuchs, lol), and the people will fit and balance a tyre, with new valves and cores, for a £5 each, so ive managed to get a full set of refurbed alloys, with good quality tyres for about £385 all in, thats less than the 400 i spent on one fooked fuch!

[911hillclimber]

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