Michelin XWX

Michelin XWX Tyres

Radial Tyres

13" Rim Size

Click to View Tread	Diameter (mm)	Section Width (mm)	Whitewall (mm)	Price (ex VAT)
185/70VR13 Michelin XDX	590	189		£282.00
205/70VR13 Michelin XDX	618	209		£285.00

14" Rim Size

Click to View Tread	Diameter (mm)	Section Width (mm)	Price (ex VAT)
205/70VR14 Michelin XWX	644	209	£284.00
205VR14 Michelin XWX	686	208	£299.00
215/70VR14 Michelin XWX	658	221	£319.50

15" Rim Size

Click to View Tread	Diameter (mm)	Section Width (mm)	Price (ex VAT)
185/70VR15 Michelin XWX	641	189	£255.00
205/70VR15 Michelin XWX	669	209	£269.00
215/70VR15 Michelin XWX	683	221	£299.00
225/70VR15 Michelin XWX	697	228	£324.00
255/45VR15 Michelin MXW	611	255	£346.50

16" Rim Size

Click to View Tread	Diameter (mm)	Section Width (mm)	Whitewall (mm)	Price (ex VAT)
225/50ZR16 Michelin Pilot Sport	642	242		£184.50
255/50ZR16 Michelin Pilot Sport	672	276		£339.00

Michelin vintage XWX tyre pushing back the boundaries

The XWX tyres by Michelin were the highest speed rated tyres. The Michelin XWX was available throughout the 70's.

Michelins classic XWX tyres designed to reach 300 kph (186 mph)

The special features of the Michelin XWX mean that it gives remarkable performance, combining speed, driving pleasure and safety. The original design of its internal construction, together with its flexible carcass give exceptional comfort when travelling at very high speeds. Being a VR category tyre, the Michelin XWX can be used at speeds in excess of 210 kph (131 mph), with a maximum speed of 270 kph (155 to 186 mph).

Dream cars fitted with Michelin XWX

Michelins' xwx developed at the end of the 60's because Germany and Italy were the leaders in the European motorway development programme. They were also the main producers of cars which could reach speed in excess of 200 km/h, (124 mph), and a lot of these tyres chose to fit the xwx from Michelin. The wide asphalt strips and the absence of speed limits offered a privileged few the opportunity to make full use of the performance of these "super-cars" at speeds which would be unthinkable today.
- The Lamborghini Miura (1966), Ferrari 365 (1965), Maserati Ghibli (1966); De Tomaso Pantera (1970) and Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1972) were the undisputed stars, but the large German saloons like the Mercedes 300 SE 6,31 (1968) and BMW 3.0 SI (1971) also made a strong impression.
- The French were also in the frame with the Citroen SM (1970) as were the British with the legendary Jaguar V12 E-Type (1970) and Aston Martin DBS (1967) are all dramatically improved when fitted with the Michelin xwx. Informed observers will note that The xwx?s exceptional performance was achieved on tyres of the same width as those that fit today's very sensible saloons.