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Old 11-12-2021, 07:40 PM
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Default Fuchs with what tires?

Im looking at picking up 16" Fuchs 7/8s from pelican and I was wondering what tires you guys would recommend. I was looking at the pilot sport 4s tires but they are a little more than I would like to spend on tires (especially because of the staggard set)
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What other options are there? Put vehicle/wheel info in at Tire Rack and you'll get all your options. "N" spec would be preferred (by Porsche).
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Originally Posted by SeaCay
What other options are there? Put vehicle/wheel info in at Tire Rack and you'll get all your options. "N" spec would be preferred (by Porsche).
gotcha, sorry 944
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https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...erformance=ALL

There are a few N spec tires, but they're pricey. Plenty of other options as well. Read the reviews and specs to find what's right for you.
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Originally Posted by SeaCay
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...erformance=ALL

There are a few N spec tires, but they're pricey. Plenty of other options as well. Read the reviews and specs to find what's right for you.
Haha yeah I was doing that anyway, but I just wanted to see what tires y'all were running on a staggered setup and if you had any luck.
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Ive got 16 in fuchs on my 86 and run brigstone potenzas..
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I like my bfg sport comp2
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If I could get the Pilot Sport 4S tires for my 968, I would certainly do so. However, Michelin doesn't make the rear size for the 968. For the 944, I have usually run Potenzas. Will have to replace next year, so will research that when the time comes.
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Just this weekend I purchased Continental Extreme Contact Sport summer tires for my 85/2 944 with 86 Turbo wheels, sizes 205/55 and 225/50 from Americas Tire. Paid 587$ out the door after 2 rebates (717$ list minus 70$ Continental rebate minus 60$ Synchrony rebate). Happy so far but only have 5 miles on them.
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Originally Posted by GPA951s
Ive got 16 in fuchs on my 86 and run brigstone potenzas..
For the potenzas, what are the dimensions? Are they 205/55ZR16 for the front and 225/50ZR16 for the rear?
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I believe I will go with the pilot sport 4s' because they seem to provide the best performance for a pretty darn cheap price (according to tire rack). Are these the right sizes for the 7/8 16" Fuchs? -
  • Front: 205/55ZR16
  • Rear: 225/50ZR16
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Those are the correct sizes.

I had the pilot4s on my v70r and they did not hold up at all. The steering feel was also not the best. I now have continental dws06+ on the same car and like them a lot better. Just thought I would throw that out there.

My phone dials had had a set potenza re760 sports and I loved them. Wonderful tire, but I think they discontinued them.
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Originally Posted by black944 turbo
Those are the correct sizes.

I had the pilot4s on my v70r and they did not hold up at all. The steering feel was also not the best. I now have continental dws06+ on the same car and like them a lot better. Just thought I would throw that out there.

My phone dials had had a set potenza re760 sports and I loved them. Wonderful tire, but I think they discontinued them.
Are you talking about these? https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...AS4XL&i3_Qty=2
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Sorry, the tire rack link didn’t come up with anything.
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Originally Posted by black944 turbo
Sorry, the tire rack link didn’t come up with anything.
Try this one,. https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires.j...AS4XL&i3_Qty=2


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