Renault Monastella Tyres
1929 Renault Monastella
Renault Monastella 1928–1932
- In period the Renault Monastella fitted 13 - 45 Tyres. Our recommendation for a cross ply is the 13/14x45 Avon Supreme.
- Monastella wheels are tube-type, innertubes are required for these wheels to function.
- The ideal tube for a tyre of this size is the Michelin 17/18H innertube.
- Longstone's recommendation for the Renault Monastella is the 13 x 45 Michelin DR. A modern radial tyre will greatly improve the driving experience on modern roads compared to a crossply.
- The best fitting innertube for a tyre of this size is the Michelin 18" C RET Central Valve innertube, or the Michelin 18/19CD RET Offset Valve innertube, depending on your wheel type.
Renault Monastella Recommended Tyres
History of the Renault Monastella
Renault produced the Renault Monastella, a tiny luxury automobile, between late 1928 and 1933. It shared the Renault Monasix's technical parts and bodywork choices but was distinguished by higher levels of finish and accessories. The Monastella was a more opulent version of the Monasix, which debuted at the 1927 Paris Motor Show. The 8CV Monastella debuted in 1929 at the October 1928 motor exhibition, powered by a tiny 1476 cc 6-cylinder engine. Apart from the greater equipment levels, it was distinguished from the Monasix by a plaque that said "carrosserie STELLA": at a period when car names seldom went beyond describing engine size and type, this badge emphasised the manufacturer's determination to distinguish the two.
Initially, the radiator was located behind the engine, which was the standard configuration for Renault engine compartments throughout most of the 1920s. However, Renault relocated the radiator to a more standard position ahead of the engine, and by the time of the next motor show, in October 1929, all Renaults, including the Monastella, had lost the old "wind-cutter" grill-free front panel in favour of a conventional front grill, reflecting the radiator's positioning to a more "normal" position ahead of the engine block. In 1931, the new engine had 33 horsepower and a redesigned grille. The car's manufacture was halted in 1933, and it was replaced by the Renault Primastella.