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Old 12-09-2012, 11:52 AM
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Greetings to all.
30 years ago I sold my black 911s And have missed it every day!
So driving along the back roads here in Florida, I stumbled on a '76 930. Sitting lonely on the side of the road.
After a brief discussion with the mechanic/rep, and a spirited 'test' drive, I decided the car needed to come home with me. I asked the car, and she agreed I might be a good fit.
But she def needs new tires.

So...after looking online, I decided to ask the forum for the best dealers for her needed tires.

The sizes are 345x35xzr15 rear tires and 225x50x15 91v front tires.

Any have some hidden away for a special occasion that they'd like to part with or know of a great dealer?

Thanks to all reply's.
Old 12-09-2012, 01:13 PM
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I think Pirelli is making a 345 35 15 again, expensive but your don't have many options. Coker tire sells a michelin race tire in a comparable size and folks have "grooved" hoosier race tires.
Enjoy,
Phil
Old 12-09-2012, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 1976 930
Greetings to all.
30 years ago I sold my black 911s And have missed it every day!
So driving along the back roads here in Florida, I stumbled on a '76 930. Sitting lonely on the side of the road.
After a brief discussion with the mechanic/rep, and a spirited 'test' drive, I decided the car needed to come home with me. I asked the car, and she agreed I might be a good fit.
But she def needs new tires.

So...after looking online, I decided to ask the forum for the best dealers for her needed tires.

The sizes are 345x35xzr15 rear tires and 225x50x15 91v front tires.

Any have some hidden away for a special occasion that they'd like to part with or know of a great dealer?

Thanks to all reply's.
Welcome aboard! We love newbies...but can't help without first viewing your find. We're visual kind of people and just can't do squat without a picture or two to prime the pumps.
And I thought 16" tires were getting hard to come by...
Old 12-09-2012, 06:53 PM
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EXCUSE ME, but No Pictures ? ? ? ? ?


(congrats on your new ownership, but we need pictures, please . . .)
Old 12-09-2012, 07:46 PM
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Welcome to Rennlist...

As well, welcome to 930 ownership....

Once you own a 930, you never have to look back.....

Literally

John D.
Old 12-10-2012, 01:40 PM
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Old 12-11-2012, 08:47 AM
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Old 12-11-2012, 02:43 PM
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Well congrats on the purchase, you have to love those finds !! Can't wait to see this beast.
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sheesh, we're a brutal crowd, aren't we?

Congrats on the find! I think most of us would love to have a very early 930. I know I would! They sound wickedly quick, wonderfully harsh & unforgiving! That's pure personality!

Tires are hard to find & often expensive. Your other option is to go with a stock or stock-appearing rim in a slightly larger & more common size. There are some pretty nice Fusch replica rims out there that will keep that classic look & give you more flexibility when it comes time to replace the rubber.
Old 12-11-2012, 08:22 PM
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Congrats on the ride
I have a set of flawless Fuchs with michilins mounted
Stacked in the garage, I went with 18inch Porsche turbo rims and modern mich ss tires.
I'll sell the fuchs w the car if I decide to sell. 15 and 16 inch zr rated tires are very hard to find
Old 12-16-2012, 08:55 PM
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You guys are funny as sh*t ...... way tooo much time on your hands !
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Welcome to the " Porsches with hair-dryers " crowd. I hope you enjoy your Turbo Carrera as much as I do !


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