185 SR 16 Michelin X
The Michelin X 185 SR 16 is a great value tyre considering its quality. These tyres are even better value when purchased as sets:
Michelin X 185 SR 16
Michelin X was the first radial tyre. Radial tyres changed people's perception of what levels of grip they could expect and how many miles they could expect to get out of a tyre. 185 SR 16 Michelin X is one of the only genuine period radial tyres available in this size.
185 SR 16 Tyres
A 185 SR 16 is also the radial equivalent size for 600-16 crossply. In the 50's many of the top European sports car manufacturers were fitting 185 SR 16 radials tyres; often the 185 SR 16 Michelin X. UK Sports car manufacturers like Jaguar and Aston Martin fitted 600H16 However their owners often fitted 185 SR 16 Michelin X as a radial upgrade.
185 SR 16 Michelin X tyres can be fitted to Maserati 300 S, Aston Martin DB2, Aston Martin DB2/4, Aston Martin DB MK3 and DB4 Also Jaguar XK120, XK140, XK150, Ferrari 250, Triumph Renown, and Maserati Mistral. If you want to fit a radial tyre to any car that fitted 600-16 you can fit a 185 SR 16 Michelin X. In fact if you want a genuine period radial tyre for a car on 16" wheels The Michelin X 185 SR 16 is the only genuine pre 1952 185 SR 16.
The Overall Diameter of the 185 SR 16 Michelin X is 707 mm and the width is 180 mm. For more information on the 185 SR 16 Michelin X please see below or call +44 (0) 1302 711 123.
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| INDICATED WIDTH | ASPECT RATIO | RADIAL | RIM DIAMETER | LOAD INDEX | SPEED RATING | MANUFACTURER | TREAD | TUBELESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 80 | R | 16 | 92 | S | MICHELIN | X | Tubetype ( TT ) |
| Brand | Michelin |
|---|---|
| EAN | 3528700022278 |
| Type | Radial |
| Actual Width | 180 mm / 7.08" |
| Overall Diameter Inflated | 707 mm / 27.83" |
| Rim Size | 16" / 406.4 mm |
| Tread Width | N/A |
| Rolling Circumference | 2139 mm / 84.2" |
| Weight of Tyre | 10.6 Kgs |
| Load Index | 92 = 630 kgs |
| Speed Rating | S = 112mph / 180 km/h |
| Recommended Tubes | Michelin 16F Ret |
| Tube or Tubeless | TT (Tube Type) |
| Recommended Rim Width | 4.5" to 6" |
| Whitewall | Can be applied please call +44 (0) 1302 711123 for your requirements |
| Whitewall Width | N/A |
| Alternative Size Description | 185/80-16 , 185/80 -16 , 185/80 - 16 , 185 80 - 16 , 185-16 , 185 -16 , 185 - 16 , 185/80S16 , 185/80 S16 , 185/80 S 16 , 185 80 S 16 , 185S16 , 185S16 , 185 S 16 , 185/80SR16 , 185/80 SR16 , 185/80 SR 16 , 185 80 SR 16 , 185SR16 , 185 S R16 , 185 SR 16 , 185/80R16 , 185/80 R16 , 185/80 R 16 , 185 80 R 16 , 185R16 , 185 R16 , 185 R 16 , 185/80X16 , 185/80 X16 , 185/80 X 16 , 185 80 X 16 , 185X16 , 185 X16 , 185 X 16 , 185/80 16 , 185/80 16 , 185/80 16 , 185 80 16 , 185 16 , 185 16 , 185 16 , 185/80*16 , 185/80 *16 , 185/80 * 16 , 185 80 * 16 , 185*16 , 185 *16 , 185 * 16 |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Single Tyre |
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Always a fan of the X but wish I knew why one blew after only 2000 miles.
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Beautiful tires, perfect for an early Jaguar XK. Great ride and traction.
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