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Posted by: steuspeed Nov 16 2019, 05:21 PM

Anyone run the classic Pirelli CN-36 tire on any car? I'm looking for specific feedback on this tire.

https://www.lucasclassictires.com/185-70VR15-PIRELLI-CINTURATO-CN36-p1857015n4.htm

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Nov 16 2019, 07:30 PM

http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/showthread.php?135406-Pirelli-Cinturato-CN36

http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/showthread.php?120866-2016-Classic-Tire-Recommendations-from-Porsche
(I think Cal is a regular here on the 914world, also.)

http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/showthread.php?142169-Pirelli-Cinturato-vs-Avon-CR6ZZ-185-70-15

Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 17 2019, 01:29 AM

in 1978 they were pretty hot, along with xwxs, and 3011 racers

Posted by: Cal Nov 17 2019, 11:11 AM

I considered the Pirelli’s but ended up purchasing the Vredestein Sprint Classics 185/70/15 because of the price.....I don’t regret the decision.

Here’s a good comparison article.....
https://www.cinturato.net/images/test-classic-tyres-0716.pdf


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Posted by: horizontally-opposed Nov 17 2019, 01:35 PM

That is a fine-looking 914 2.0, Jeff. Beautiful.

I have yet to see CN36s on a 914. Know of a few with Avon CR6ZZ, Michelin XWX, and Vred Sprint Classics, but no CN36s so far. Hear the new ones are quite good, with modern compounds + perfect period looks. But I am dreaming of new A-008Rs or AVS Intermediates. There are not a lot of great choices for 15s that look right on a 914 and offer great performance like some of the late 1980s-2000s tires did—just one modern summer tire in 185/70, 195/65, and 215/60, and that's the Pirelli P6000...and I wonder if the CN36 will kill it off. 205/60 is a wasteland, as is 205/55.

I've always wondered about the BFG Radial T/A in 205/60, but can't seem to find much in the way of feedback from the few who have tried them on a Porsche. I figure they have to be better than the OE tires for the 914, but…

Posted by: Tom Nov 17 2019, 05:55 PM

I ran CN-36's on my 70 1.7 with glass flares front and rear. Started with 205's on front and 225"s on the rear. I really liked them. Lots of feedback when in a corner. I had one corner in Long Beach coming off Long Beach Blvd, A 270 degree corner back onto Long Beach freeway to Naval shipyard that I usually took at 65 mph. Any faster and the front end started pushing pretty bad and I needed to slowly back off a little. The fronts were worn so I replaced them with 215's and the push went away and I could get up to 70+ in the same corner. Like on tracks! That car with only 80 HP was the most fun to drive car I ever owned. I'll see if I can find a decent pic. I took digital pictures of my old hard pictures, so some distortion is evident. There was nothing wrong with the front end, although it sure looks funny. Back then ( about 75 ), I paid about $100.00 each for blems. CN-36's.
Wish I never sold that one!
Tom


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Posted by: JmuRiz Nov 18 2019, 02:34 PM

I should have bought some CN36s when they first came out, it seems like the price has doubled since then.

I'll look into the Vredestein Sprint Classics, thanks for the recommendation Cal!

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 18 2019, 03:32 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=4626

Do you have the VIN for that car? I have a feeling i know where it is ...

Posted by: Beach914 Nov 18 2019, 05:20 PM

Yup , Phoenix Stahlflexes (3011's) were great tires in that era.

Posted by: URY914 Nov 18 2019, 08:42 PM

I had CN-36s on my car in about 1979. The rears were 180mm. Odd size but wide at the time.

Posted by: Ferg Nov 18 2019, 08:50 PM

I’m running them on my 75 Carrera and so far really really like them. They stick far better than I thought they would.


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Posted by: orthobiz Nov 18 2019, 08:54 PM

My 73 Mercury Capri had them in 1975. I thought they were cool but never pushed the limit.

Paul

Posted by: nein14 Nov 19 2019, 11:20 AM

I had them on a 67’ 911 excellent handling & traction highly recommend them on 911 & 914

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Nov 19 2019, 12:51 PM

^ That is a great looking 75 Carrera, Michael...

And a reminder of just how much "period right" tires can do for a nice original car.