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There is no single Porsche 944 tire size. Early normally aspirated cars used 15-inch combinations such as 195/65R15 or 215/60R15, while many later cars use a staggered 16-inch setup with 205/55R16 front and 225/50R16 rear. Turbo and late S2 fitments can also use 245/45R16 rear tires, and modified 17-inch cars need their own approved wheel-and-tire plan. The paired options below explicitly have the common 205/55R16 front and 225/50R16 rear sizes unless noted. Check the wheel width, offset, model year and the tire placard before buying.

Pick 01 of 10

Pirelli Cinturato P7 N5 205/55R16 and 225/50R16

A Porsche-classic matched pair with Pirelli N5 specification for 944 applications; the front is 91Y and rear 92Y in the current Pirelli classic brochure.

• 205/55R16 front
• 225/50R16 rear
• 91Y front and 92Y rear
• Porsche N5 specification

Pros

• Correct staggered pair is explicitly listed
• Period-minded Porsche Classic choice

Cons

• Specialist classic-tire pricing
• Not one-size-fits-all for early 15-inch cars

Price: $300–$450 each

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Pick 02 of 10

Pirelli P Zero Rosso Asimmetrico N5 205/55ZR16 and 225/50ZR16

A Porsche N5 summer pair for later 944 Turbo and S2 fitments; a current retailer showed $277.05 front and $314.49 rear.

• 205/55ZR16 front
• 225/50ZR16 rear
• 91Y front and 92Y rear
• Porsche N5 specification

Pros

• Both staggered sizes are available
• Porsche-classic approval

Cons

• Costs more than mainstream summer tires
• Not for early 15-inch wheels

Price: $275–$315 each

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Pick 03 of 10

Kumho Ecsta V730 205/55R16 and 225/50R16

A matched extreme-performance summer set for the common later 944 and Turbo stagger: Tire Rack listed 91W front at $157.94 and 92W rear at $168.54.

• 205/55R16 front
• 225/50R16 rear
• 91W front and 92W rear
• 200 AA A UTQG

Pros

• Both sizes and ratings are current
• Track-day oriented value

Cons

• Not for snow or freezing storage
• Treadwear is not touring-tire long

Price: $158–$169 each

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Pick 04 of 10

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 205/55R16 and 225/50R16

A matched 91W front and 92W rear summer setup for the later staggered 16-inch layout; recent retail listings showed about $128–$172 per tire.

• 205/55R16 front
• 225/50R16 rear
• 91W front and 92W rear
• summer performance

Pros

• Both common 944 staggered sizes are sold
• Accessible performance price

Cons

• Summer-only use
• No Porsche N marking

Price: $128–$172 each

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Pick 05 of 10

Toyo Proxes R1R 205/55R16 and 225/50R16

A current Toyo performance pair for the common 16-inch stagger; Toyo lists 91V front and 92V rear in its current price book.

• 205/55R16 front
• 225/50R16 rear
• 91V front and 92V rear
• performance summer

Pros

• Both exact staggered sizes are listed
• Useful for spirited warm-weather driving

Cons

• Not a cold-weather tire
• V rating is lower than Y-rated classic options

Price: $200–$300 each

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Pick 06 of 10

Hankook Ventus R-S4 205/55R16 and 225/50R16

A 200-treadwear endurance-oriented summer option available in the common later 944 front and rear sizes for drivers who prioritize track consistency.

• 205/55R16 front
• 225/50R16 rear
• summer competition category
• staggered pair availability

Pros

• Both common 16-inch sizes
• Track-focused heat tolerance

Cons

• No winter capability
• More track-biased than a touring tire

Price: $150–$220 each

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Pick 07 of 10

Nankang AR-1 205/55R16 and 225/50R16

A track-oriented semi-slick style option sold in the matching common 944 16-inch front and rear sizes for dry-session cars.

• 205/55R16 front
• 225/50R16 rear
• track-focused summer
• staggered pair availability

Pros

• Both common sizes exist
• High dry-grip intent

Cons

• Wet-road margin is limited
• Not a daily cold-weather tire

Price: $160–$240 each

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Pick 08 of 10

Federal 595 RS-RR 205/55R16 and 225/50R16

A budget-minded extreme-performance summer pair in the common staggered 16-inch sizes for a 944 used mainly in warm, dry conditions.

• 205/55R16 front
• 225/50R16 rear
• extreme-performance summer
• staggered pair availability

Pros

• Both sizes are offered
• Lower entry price for occasional track use

Cons

• No Porsche approval marking
• Not for freezing or snowy conditions

Price: $110–$180 each

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Pick 09 of 10

Dunlop Sport Classic 215/60R15 94V

For an early 944 on the appropriate 15-inch wheels, this current Porsche-classic tire uses the 215/60R15 94V size rather than the later 16-inch staggered pair.

• 215/60R15
• 94V
• Porsche Classic application
• 15-inch early-car fitment

Pros

• Correct period-size route for suitable early cars
• Avoids forcing a 16-inch answer onto every 944

Cons

• Single size listing is not a late staggered pair
• Confirm early wheel width and placard

Price: $250–$350 each

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Pick 10 of 10

Pirelli Cinturato CN36 N5 195/65R15 91W

A period-correct 15-inch option for the appropriate early 944 wheel package, with Pirelli listing the 195/65R15 91W CN36 N5 for the 944 range.

• 195/65R15
• 91W
• Porsche N5 specification
• early 944 fitment

Pros

• Period-correct early-car size
• Porsche-classic specification

Cons

• Not for 16-inch or 17-inch wheels
• Verify whether the car uses this or 215/60R15

Price: $300–$450 each

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Buying tips

• Read the tire placard and inspect wheel width and offset before ordering; a 1982–86 15-inch car, a late 16-inch staggered car and a Turbo do not automatically share tires.
• For a staggered 205/55R16 front and 225/50R16 rear car, buy the matched front pair and rear pair together rather than mixing unrelated tread designs across an axle.
• Summer performance tires should not be driven, stored or mounted in near-freezing conditions. For a car with non-original wheels, use a fitment specialist rather than copying a forum setup.

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