Porsche 356 Tire Pressures

To find tires for your Porsche 356 see our Porsche 356 Tires page.

Tire pressure for a Porsche 356 ranges from 18-29 PSI depending on the year and specific model, the type of tires that you decide to fit, and pressure differences for front and rear tires.
It is important to remember sports cars of this period that predominantly came fitted with crossply will need higher tire pressure while driving on radial tires.
To find the ideal tire pressures for your car's year, model, and chosen tires follow the link to our Tire Pressure Guide.

The first of the Porsche 356 of 1948, now known as the Pre A 356 fitted 500 - 16 or 525 - 16 crossply tires, for these sizes we recommend the 500/525-16 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA.
Porsche 356A moved to 15” wheels with predominantly 5.60-15 Crossply Firestone, Metzler, Continental or Dunlop GT did fit the 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 that was an option from 1952.

1948 Porsche 356 Pre A Coupe

1952 Porsche 356 German Brochure Photo

The 1956 Porsche 356 A Carrera came fitted with a 5.90 Continental Record crossply tires.
The Porsche 356 B Super 90 experimented with German made Dunlop Sports Tires 165 R15 radials.
To find out more information on Porsche 356 tires follow the link to our Porsche 356 Tire Section.
Some Porsche 356 were fitted with Route Borrani Wire Wheels, for more information follow the link to view our Borrani Wire Wheel Section.

Porsche 356 Tires

The first Pre A 356 fitted 16" wheels and 500 - 16 tires. Some models left the factory on 525 - 16 ties. We advise fitting the 500/525-16 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA in both cases.

The 5.60-15 crossply tires and 15" wheels were changed for the Porsche 356 A. We do not presently have a crossply tire that we would advise using on a 356A. In our opinion the best classic tire for a Porsche 356A or 356B is the 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.

The Porsche 356 was equipped with either the 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 or the no longer manufactured 165 R15 Dunlop produced in Germany. The only authentic classic tire that would have been available when the 356 was manufactured and was an option on early 911s is the 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.

Early 911s may be equipped with the 1965 Asymmetric Michelin XAS tire in the 165 R15 size. The 165 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 is a later, 1968 V-rated tire that now has the N4 marking it as homologated by Porsche.

Porsche 356 C

1958 Porsche Convertible D Chassis 88

Porsche 356 Wider Tires

Some folks want to equip their 356 with bigger tires. The 185/70 WR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 is the best tire in this situation because of its carcass. Longstone does not advise taking this path since wider tires can negatively affect the handling and overall performance of vehicles like the 356. However, if you are determined to fit a wider tire the CN36 will return the best results, as it’s carcass is suited to an early Porsches chassis set-up, however, a 165 tire is better for a 356.

Porsche 356 Innertubes

The 356 was released in an era where tubeless technology was in its infancy. 356 Cars left the factory on tube-type wheels that require innertubes. Fitting tubeless radial tires to these wheels still require you to fit tubes in order for the wheel to function.

If you have a Pre A 356 on 525X16 tires then the Michelin 16E is the ideal innertube. For the other suggested tires in the 165 R15 size, the Michelin 15E is the ideal innertube.

Porsche Pre A 356 Tires

Pre A 356 1100 = 500-16 crossply – 500/525-16 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA.
Pre A 356 1300 = 500-16 crossply – 500/525-16 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA.
Pre A 356 1300 Super = 500-16 crossply – 500/525-16 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA.
Pre A 356 1500 = 500-16 crossply – 500/525-16 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA.
Pre A 356 1500 Super = 500-16 crossply – 500/525-16 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA.
Pre A 356 1500 Speedster = 500-16 crossply – 500/525-16 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA.
Pre A 356 1500 Super Speedster = 500-16 crossply – 500/525-16 PIRELLI STELLA BIANCA.

Porsche 356 B Coupe

1960 Porsche 356 Roadster T5

Porsche 356 A Tires

(1956-’57) 356 A 1300 = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1956-’57) 356 A 1300 Super = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1956-’59) 356 A 1600 = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1956-’58) 356 A 1600 Speedster = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1956-’59) 356 A 1600 = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1956-’59) 356 A 1600 Super = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1956-’58) 356 A 1600 Super Speedster = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1958-’59) 356 A 1600 Hardtop = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1958-’59) 356 A 1600 Super Hardtop = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1959) 356 A 1600 Convertible D = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1959) 356 A 1600 Super Convertible D = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.

Porsche 356 B Tires

(1960-’63) 356 B 1600 = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1960-’62) 356 B 1600 Roadster = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1960-’63) 356 B 1600 Super = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1960-’63) 356 B 1600 Super Roadster = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1960-’63) 356 B 1600 Super 90 = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1960-’62) 356 B 1600 Super 90 Roadster = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.

Porsche 356 Super 90 Cabriolet

1958 Porsche 356 1600 Super Coupe

Porsche 356 C Tires

(1964-’65) 356 C 1600 = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1964-’65) 356 C 1600 SC = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1964-’65) 356 C 1600 SC = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
(1964-’65) 356 C 2000 Carrera 2 = 560-15 crossply – 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.

Porsche 356 Borrani Wire Wheels

Borrani wheels are available for your Porsche 356. As agents for the iconic Ruote Borrani Milano company we are able to supply all wheels from their extensive range.

Without a doubt, the greatest wire wheels on the market are those produced by Ruote Borrani Milano. Borrani wheels utilise aluminium rims, steel spokes and steel wheel centres.

If your Borrani wheels require rebuilding then please contact us at [email protected]

Porsche 356 Speedster

Porsche 356 History

Porsche is said to have been born officially on June 8, 1948. The initial vehicle was a 356/2, 1.1-liter vehicle with a decent 40 horsepower and a curb weight of about 650 kg. If any of the original 50 356/2 Porsche were to be discovered, they would be almost priceless because the first 50 hand-built vehicles resembled the famous 356 Porsche that would subsequently be produced.

The Rutter firm in Germany was tasked with producing the first 500 examples of the iconic 356 Porsche that we all know and love in late 1949. The 356 featured a 1.1-liter engine that produced 40 horsepower, and because to its excellent aerodynamics, it was able to reach an astonishing 140 kph. At the time of the 356 Porsche's creation, Mr. Ferry Porsche believed it was unlikely that the business would sell more than 500 of them. This turned out to be a good judgement error. 5,000 cars left the plant on March 15, 1954.

The renowned Porsche emblem wasn't seen until 1953. The last of the stunning 356 Porsches, which had been produced for a successful 17 years, had departed the factory by 1965. A total of 76,000 356 Porsches were produced, 1,194 of which were different Carrera models.