185/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX
Michelin XWX Tread Pattern
185/70R15 Michelin XWX
185/70R15 Michelin XWX was original equipment on the Porsche 911, Porsche 924, and the front of a De Tomaso Pantera Tyres and Maserati Merak. This is an extremely high quality performance tyre.
185/70R15 is a later low profile equivalent to a 165 R15. It is often fitted to cars like Austin Healey, Triumph TR4, TR4 A, TR5, TR6, MGA, Volkswagen Beetle. Because the Michelin XWX is such an exceptional tyre it was the tyre of choice in the 70's and still offers excellent handling, especially if you are fitting the size 185/70-15 to a car that should have 165R15.
185/70 VR 15
In the late 1960s, Germany and Italy took the lead in the European highway development initiative. These countries were also the primary manufacturers of cars that could exceed speeds of 124 mph. The availability of expansive asphalt roads and the absence of speed limits granted a privileged few the opportunity to fully unleash the performance of these remarkable "super-cars" at speeds that would be considered unimaginable today. Among the unquestionable stars were iconic vehicles like the Lamborghini Miura, Ferrari 365, Maserati Ghibli, de Tomaso Pantera, and Porsche 911 Carrera RS. The Michelin XWX was is the tyre designed to match the abilities of this new breed of cars.
The tyre size 185/70 R 15 89V indicates:
- The tyre width is 185mm at its widest point (not just the tread width).
- The height of the tyre sidewall is 70% of 185mm.
- The tyre has an R, which means it is a radial tyre.
- The tyre has a 15, which means it has a rim diameter of 15".
- The tyre has a load index of 89, which means each tyre can carry a weight up to 580 kgs.
- The tyre is speed rated V, which means it has been successfully test driven at 149mph or 240km/h for an hour without being damaged.
185/70VR15 Tyres
This 911 is of the period where Porsche fitting 185/70VR15 Michelin XWX or 185/70VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™. Michelin still produce their 185/70VR15 XWX to an extremely high standard like all Michelins tyres.
The Overall Diameter of the 185/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX is 641 mm and the width is 189 mm. For more information on the 185/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX please see below or call +44 (0) 1302 711 123.
15" Michelin XWX Tyre Dimensions
| 185/70VR15 Michelin XWX | 89 = 580 kgs | 189 mm / 7.4" | 641 mm / 25.23" | 5.0" 5.5" 6.5" |
| 205/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX | 90 = 600 kgs | 209 mm / 8.22" | 669 mm / 26.33" | 5.5" 6.0" 7.5" |
| 215/70VR15 Michelin XWX | 90 = 600 kgs | 221 mm / 8.7" | 683 mm / 26.88" | 6.0" 6.5" 7.5" |
| 225/70VR15 Michelin XWX | 92 = 630 kgs | 228 mm / 8.9" | 697 mm / 27.44" | 6.0" 8.0" |
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| INDICATED WIDTH | ASPECT RATIO | RADIAL | RIM DIAMETER | LOAD INDEX | SPEED RATING | MANUFACTURER | TREAD | TUBELESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 70 | R | 15 | 89 | V | MICHELIN | XWX | Tubeless ( TT ) |
| BRAND | Michelin |
|---|---|
| TYPE | Radial |
| ACTUAL WIDTH | 189 mm / 7.4" |
| OVERALL DIAMETER INFLATED | 641 mm / 25.23" |
| RIM DIAMETER | 381 mm / 15" |
| TREAD WIDTH | N/A |
| ROLLING CIRCUMFERENCE | 1949 mm / 76.73" |
| WEIGHT OF TYRE | 9.6 Kgs |
| LOAD INDEX | 89 = 580 kgs |
| SPEED RATING | V = 149 mph / 240 km/h |
| RECOMMENDED TUBES | Michelin 15E13 |
| TUBE OR TUBELESS | TL (Tubeless) |
| RECOMMENDED RIM WIDTH | 5.0" 5.5" 6.5" |
| WHITEWALL | Can be applied please call +44 (0) 1302 711123 for your requirements |
| Whitewall Width | N/A |
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| PRODUCT TYPE | Single Tyre |
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Beautiful looking tyre with pedigree
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good looking tyre
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Excellent period upgrade
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Great product with vintage look and feel as well as correct size for early longhood 911’s.
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