Ford Zephyr & Zodiac Tyres

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Ford Zephyr and Zodiac 1950–1972

Most Ford Zephyr & Zodiac models left the factory on 640 - 13 Tyres. In this size Longstone recommends the 6.40/7.00 SR 13 Michelin ZX.
For these tyres the Michelin 13F innertube is the correct size.
You could also fit a Zephyr or Zodiac with 165-14 Tyres.
In this size we would recommend the 165 HR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 or the 165 HR 14 Michelin XAS, both excellent tyres.
For these tyres, a Michelin 14D innertube could be fitted.

Ford Zephyr 213E

Our period Innertube Guides state which models were released on tube-type and tubeless wheels. They indicate that cars of the same spec and year were released on both tube-type and tubeless wheels. Check your wheel size, year, and model against the fitment guides below to find the tube status of your wheels.

See the article below, for an interesting look at the benefits of classic Pirelli tyres for classics like the Zephyr.

Ford Zephyr & Zodiac Recommended Tyres

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6.40/7.00 SR 13 Michelin ZX

Starting at £208.80 £174.00
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165R14 Michelin XAS

Starting at £184.80 £154.00
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165 HR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67

Starting at £202.80 £169.00
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Michelin 14D Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £33.60 £28.00
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Michelin 13D Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £33.60 £28.00

Other Options for Ford Zephyr & Zodiac Tyres

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6.40 x 13 Michelin ZX Whitewall

Starting at £289.20 £241.00
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205/70VR14 Michelin XWX

Starting at £394.80 £329.00
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165 R 13 Dunlop SP Sport Aquajet
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205/70 SR 14 B.F.Goodrich Radial T/A

Starting at £178.80 £149.00
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165 X 14 Vredestein Classic

Starting at £166.80 £139.00
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185 R 14 Vredestein

Starting at £174.00 £145.00
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205/70 VR 14 Vredestein Classic

Starting at £237.60 £198.00
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6.40 x 13 Camac

Starting at £160.80 £134.00
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165 TR 14 Barum

Starting at £91.20 £76.00
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175 SR 13 Milestar Whitewall
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205/70 HR14 Galaxy Whitewall

Starting at £118.80 £99.00
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6.40 x 13 B.F.G Whitewall

Starting at £394.80 £329.00
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Set of 4 off 165 HR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67

Starting at £778.80 £649.00
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Set of 5 off 165 R 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67

Starting at £954.00 £795.00
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Set of 4 off 205/70 VR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36
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Set of 5 off 205/70 VR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36
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Set of 4 off 205/70R14 Michelin XWX

Starting at £1,534.80 £1,279.00
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Set of 5 off 205/70 R 14 Michelin XWX

Starting at £1,882.80 £1,569.00
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Set of 4 off 185 HR14 Michelin MXV-P

Starting at £982.80 £819.00
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Set of 5 off 185HR14 Michelin MXV-P

Starting at £1,198.80 £999.00
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Set of 4 off 185 R14 Michelin MXV Whitewall

Starting at £1,234.80 £1,029.00
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Set of 5 off 185R14 Michelin MXV Whitewall

Starting at £1,510.80 £1,259.00

History of the Ford Zephyr & Zodiac

Built from 1950 to 1972, the Ford Zephyr and its luxury variant, the Ford Zodiac, were the first cars in mass production to use the MacPherson strut independent front suspension, which is widely used today in many modern cars. The Zephyr Zodiac (or Zodiac Mark I) was an upscale variant of the Zephyr that debuted at the 1953 London Motor Show. It was outfitted with two-tone paintwork, leather trim, a heater, windscreen washers, whitewall tyres, and spotlights. The engine featured a greater compression ratio—7.5:1 rather than 6.8:1—which increased maximum output to 71 bhp. An automobile evaluated by The Motor in 1955 had a maximum speed of 80 mph and a 0–60 mph acceleration time of 20.2 seconds. Fuel usage was calculated to be 22.2 miles per imperial gallon. The test vehicle cost £851, including taxes.