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Porsche 911 generations and tyre sizes

911

Urmodell

1964 – 1973
/ R185/70 R15
911

911 G-Serie

1973 – 1978
/ R185/70 R15
911

911 930/G-Serie (1. Facelift)

1975 – 1989
185/70 R15195/65 R15205/55 R16
911

964

1989 – 1993
205/55 R16205/50 R17225/40 R18235/50 R18
911

993

1993 – 1998
205/50 R17225/40 R18
911

996

1997 – 2002
205/50 R17225/40 R18
911

996 (1. Facelift)

2001 – 2005
205/50 R17225/40 R18235/40 R18
911

997

2004 – 2010
235/40 R18235/35 R19
911

997 (1. Facelift)

2008 – 2013
235/40 R18235/35 R19245/35 R19
911

991

2011 – 2017
/ R245/35 R20
911

991 (1. Facelift)

2015 – 2020
/ R245/35 R20265/35 R20
911 992

992

2019 – Now
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
/ R235/40 R19245/35 R20255/35 R20

For the Porsche 911 in 2026, the top-rated tyres are Continental Sportcontact 7 (rated 10.0/10) and Hankook Ventus Evo (rated 10.0/10). 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.

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

Matching tyres for Porsche 911

Frequently asked questions

What are the best tyres for Porsche 911?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated tyres for Porsche 911 are: Continental Sportcontact 7 (10.0/10), Hankook Ventus Evo (10.0/10), Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (9.7/10). 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 Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10) 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 57% 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.
What is the difference between summer and winter tyres for Porsche 911?
Summer tyres are optimized for warm temperatures (above 7 degrees C) with better dry and wet grip. Winter tyres use softer compounds and deeper treads for cold conditions, snow and ice. All-season tyres offer a compromise but do not match specialists in extreme conditions. Choose based on your climate and driving needs.

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