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classictyres
Tyre sizes and designations
Tyre sizes and designations
maxi speed270 km/htreadpattern“R” for Radialrim diameterspeed symbolVR > 210 km/hTyre width(mm)Aspect ratioloadindex
12*45
Rim diameter in cmSection width in cm
125 * 400
Rim diameter in mmSection width in mm
165 HR 15
Rim diameter in inches“R” for RadialSpeed symbol HSection width in mm
205/70 VR 15
Rim diameter in inches“R” for RadialSpeed symbol VAspect ratio (70 series)Section width in mm
Loadindex
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Load pertype (kg)
Loadindex
Load pertype (kg)
Loadindex
Load pertype (kg)
Loadindex
Load pertype (kg)
Loadindex
Load pertype (kg)
SpeedsymbolSpeed
(kph)Most of the tyres bear instructions for use such as the load index (number) and the speed symbol (letter).The load index indicates the maximum load per type. The speed symbol indicates the maximum authorised speed.
Load indices and speed symbols
• Tube type
: inner tube separate from tyre.
• Tubeless
: inner tube incorporated into the tyre. Needs an airtight rim.However, on vintage cars, if the rims are not airtight, we can allow the fitting of certain TL tyres with a special inner tube.When this is possible, the corresponding tube is given in the tables.
Tube type and Tubeless
Foreword
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Authenticity andtechnologicalknow-how
Michelin today offers a range of tyres for classic cars which will fit a number ofvehicles made between the Thirties and the end of the Seventies.
Michelin expertise…
Michelin’s choice of continuous innovation and technological leadership can befound in this Collection range. These tyres benefit from the progress made ingrip on rubber mixings. However, the dynamic characteristics of these tyresremain entirely appropriate in association with those of the vehicles of time.Made in small production runs, often by hand, these tyres call on the technicalskills and the know-how of the finest craftsmen.
… in keeping with the standards of the age
The technological excellence of this range goes hand in hand with the historicalauthenticity of the vehicles. These tyres, reproducing the exact configuration ofthe model of the time in terms of size, tread pattern and aspect ratio thusensure that the vehicle remains entirely in keeping with the period.In this way, Michelin, by offering you a tyres which is both safe and historicallyaccurate, intend to make their contribution to safeguarding, promoting andperpetuating motoring heritage.
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Foreword
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