Renault Ondine Tyres
Renault Ondine 1961–1963
- The best tyre for the Renault Ondine is 135 SR 15 Michelin ZX.
- These tyres are best fit with a set of Michelin 15CB Offset Valve innertubes.
- Some people like a larger tyre, in which case a 145 SR 15 Michelin XZX would be the other best option.
- For these tyres the Michelin 15E is the ideal tube.
- The Ondine fitted tube-type wheels, meaning innertubes are required on these wheels, even if you fit tubeless radial tyres.
- Our recommended tyre pressures for your Renault Ondine on 135 R15 wheels are 20 psi front and 26 psi rear. With the 145R15 tyre, we suggest 18 psi on the front and 25 psi on the rear.
1962 Renault Ondine
History of the Renault Ondine
By 1960, five years after its launch at the 1955 Paris Motor Show, Renault Dauphine had carved itself a substantial slice of the market. The millionth unit came off the production lines on 22 February 1960. But underperformance on the US market prompted Renault to enhance the car’s image with a new luxury version, named Ondine. Dauphine already enjoyed a reputation for stylishness. Ondine would play heavily on this natural aptitude.
Renault took Ondine to the next level, with a smart new interior finish, adjustable seats, two-tone colour scheme, chrome trims, special wheels and an optional metallic paint. This gave Ondine all the refinement of a more expensive model, appealing to customers who rate comfort higher than performance. Ondine also featured a four-speed gearbox and could be fitted with the Gordini engine.