Pirelli Cinturato CN36 165/80R15 87V for Porsche 356 (Best Package)

Pirelli Cinturato CN36

The "Best" Package

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165/80R15 87V

For Porsche 356 Applications

For Porsche 356 owners looking for the most performance-focused vintage-style tire package in the PMB lineup, the Pirelli Cinturato CN36 delivers period-correct appearance with noticeably sharper steering response and modern high-speed composure. PMB Performance selected this package as the "Best" tier option for drivers who want authentic vintage aesthetics combined with the most refined handling and road feel available in a correct 356 fitment.

The CN36 is part of Pirelli’s Collezione series, developed specifically for historic European sports cars using modern construction methods hidden beneath classic sidewall and tread styling. While the visual design remains faithful to the original 1970s-era CN36, the internal architecture uses updated nylon reinforcement, high-tensile steel belts, and modern compound technology that dramatically improve stability, wet-weather confidence, and steering precision.

On a lightweight Porsche 356, tire behavior has an enormous influence on steering feel, transitional response, and overall chassis balance. The 165/80R15 sizing preserves the narrow, communicative handling characteristics enthusiasts expect while the advanced internal construction helps the car feel substantially more planted and confidence-inspiring during highway touring and spirited backroad driving.

Key Features

• Verified Tire Size: 165/80R15 87V. A correct period-style fitment for many Porsche 356 applications using factory-style wheel sizing.
• 87V Speed Rating: Rated for sustained speeds up to 149 mph while maintaining excellent high-speed stability and controlled sidewall response.
• Period-Correct Collezione Styling: Preserves the authentic tread design and vintage sidewall proportions expected from classic Porsche applications.
• Modern Pirelli Compound Technology: Updated summer compound improves dry grip, wet-weather traction, and overall steering precision compared to original-era tires.
• Motorsport-Inspired Internal Construction: Twin high-tensile steel belts and nylon reinforcement improve tread stability and highway composure.
• Advanced Water Evacuation: Longitudinal and diagonal groove architecture improves hydroplaning resistance and wet-road confidence.
• Balanced Lightweight Handling: Preserves the direct steering feel and progressive chassis behavior that define the Porsche 356 driving experience.
• Summer Performance Focus: Engineered for warm-weather touring and spirited driving rather than cold-weather or snow use.

Built for Drivers Who Want Vintage Feel Without Vintage Compromises

The Cinturato CN36 preserves the classic steering character and lightweight agility that make the Porsche 356 so rewarding to drive while delivering substantially more grip and stability than older tire technology. Turn-in remains light and communicative, but the reinforced internal structure keeps the chassis feeling composed and confidence-inspiring at modern highway speeds and during spirited cornering.

Why Source from PMB Performance?

Choosing tires for a Porsche 356 involves far more than simply matching dimensions. Sidewall behavior, tread stability, steering response, and overall chassis balance all influence how these lightweight early cars behave on the road. PMB Performance carefully curates tire packages that preserve the unique character and driving feel that make vintage Porsche platforms so rewarding to own.

The Pirelli Cinturato CN36 "Best" Package is ideal for Porsche 356 owners looking for authentic vintage appearance, sharper steering precision, and modern high-speed stability from a period-correct summer performance tire package.

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