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Porsche 911 generations and tyre sizes

911

Urmodell

1964 – 1973
Petrol81–154 kW (110–209 PS)Manual
/ R185/70 R15
911

911 G-Serie

1973 – 1978
Petrol110–154 kW (150–209 PS)Manual
/ R185/70 R15
911

911 930/G-Serie (1. Facelift)

1975 – 1989
Petrol132–221 kW (179–300 PS)Manual
185/70 R15195/65 R15205/55 R16
911

964

1989 – 1993
Petrol184–265 kW (250–360 PS)Manual
205/55 R16205/50 R17225/40 R18235/50 R18
911

993

1993 – 1998
Petrol200–300 kW (272–408 PS)Manual
205/50 R17225/40 R18
911

996

1997 – 2002
Petrol221–265 kW (300–360 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/50 R17225/40 R18
911

996 (1. Facelift)

2001 – 2005
Petrol235–355 kW (320–483 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/50 R17225/40 R18235/40 R18
911

997

2004 – 2010
Petrol239–390 kW (325–530 PS)Manual / Automatic
235/40 R18235/35 R19
911

997 (1. Facelift)

2008 – 2013
Petrol254–456 kW (345–620 PS)Manual / Automatic
235/40 R18235/35 R19245/35 R19
911

991

2011 – 2017
Petrol257–412 kW (349–560 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R245/35 R20
911

991 (1. Facelift)

2015 – 2020
Petrol272–515 kW (370–700 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R245/35 R20265/35 R20
911 992

992

2019 – Now
Petrol283–478 kW (385–650 PS)Automatic / Manual
235/40 R19245/45 R19245/35 R20255/35 R20295/35 R20295/40 R20305/30 R20305/30 R21315/30 R21
911 911 992 (1. Facelift)

911 992 (1. Facelift)

2024 – Now
Petrol290–398 kW (394–541 PS)Automatic / Manual
/ R235/40 R19245/35 R20255/35 R20

For the Porsche 911 in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Continental Sportcontact 7 (rated 10.0/10) and Hankook Ventus Evo (rated 9.9/10). The Porsche 911 uses 20 tyre sizes across 13 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Summer tyres for Porsche 911 - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Summer tyres for Porsche 911

Best tyres for Porsche 911 by category

Best for dry
Continental Sportcontact 7
9.3/10
Best for wet
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
9.1/10
Best for comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
9.1/10
Best for noise
Michelin Primacy 5
9.0/10
Best overall
Continental Sportcontact 7
10.0/10

Tyre comparison for Porsche 911

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Continental Sportcontact 710.08.69.37.78.0Premium68%
2Hankook Ventus Evo9.99.09.18.88.6Premium136%
3Dunlop Blue Response TG9.8----Premium57%
4Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S9.67.78.57.07.6Premium284%
5Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 69.48.59.18.17.4Premium110%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Summer tyres for Porsche 911?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Summer tyres for Porsche 911 are: Continental Sportcontact 7 (10.0/10), Hankook Ventus Evo (9.9/10), Dunlop Blue Response TG (9.8/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Porsche 911?
The Porsche 911 uses the following tyre sizes: / R, 185/70 R15, 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/50 R18, 235/40 R18, 235/35 R19, 245/35 R19, 245/35 R20, 265/35 R20, 235/40 R19, 245/45 R19, 255/35 R20, 295/35 R20, 295/40 R20, 305/30 R20, 305/30 R21, 315/30 R21.
How many generations does the Porsche 911 have?
The Porsche 911 has 13 generations, from 1964 to 2024.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Porsche 911?
For wet road performance on Porsche 911, the top-rated tyres are Bridgestone Potenza Sport (9.1/10) And Hankook Ventus Evo (9.0/10).
Are Continental Sportcontact 7 good for Porsche 911?
Yes, the Continental Sportcontact 7 is the top-rated tyre for Porsche 911 with a rating of 10.0/10. Its strongest discipline is dry. It covers 68% of Porsche 911 tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Porsche 911?
To choose the right tyres for Porsche 911: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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