Renault R8 Gordini Tyres

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Renault R8 Gordini

Renault 8 Gordini 1964–1970

With a Renault 8 Gordini, we recommend fitting 135 SR 15 Michelin ZX.
These tyres are best fit with a set of Michelin 15CB innertubes.
You can fit a 145 SR 15 Michelin XZX on the R8 Gordini, but there is no benefit to over tying the car.
For these tyres the Michelin 15E is the ideal innertube.
The Gordini fitted tube-type wheels throughout production. Innertubes are required for these wheels, even if you fit a tubeless radial tyre.
We recommend running a Renault R8 on 18psi front and 30psi rear.

Renault R8 Gordini Recommended Tyres

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135 SR 15 Michelin ZX

Starting at £108.00 £90.00
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Michelin 15E Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £31.20 £26.00
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Michelin 15CB Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £34.80 £29.00

Other Options for Renault R8 Gordini Tyres

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145 SR 15 Michelin XZX

Starting at £152.40 £127.00
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135 SR 15 Michelin X M+S

Starting at £151.20 £126.00
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135 R 15 Camac BN313

Starting at £90.00 £75.00
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145 - 15 Firestone F560

Starting at £174.00 £145.00
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16/53 - 13 (185/55 VR 13) Michelin TB5F+

Starting at £471.60 £393.00
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16/53-13 (175/60R13) Michelin TB15+

Starting at £481.20 £401.00
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Set of 4 off 145 SR15 Michelin XZX

Starting at £586.80 £489.00
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Set of 5 off 145R15 Michelin XZX

Starting at £714.00 £595.00

History of the Renault R8 Gordini

A more powerful variant of the Renault R8, the R8 Gordini, was also launched that year, with a modified engine with the same capacity but producing 89 horsepower. A cross-flow head and twin dual-choke 40mm side-draft Solex carburettors provided the additional power. A four-speed manual transmission, twin rear shock absorbers, and upgraded springs were installed. The R1134 Gordini was initially only available in blue with two stick-on white 'Go-Faster' stripes. The larger 200mm headlight units distinguished it from the 8 Major. The Renault 10 Major, a more opulent variant of the 8 with altered front and rear design replaced the 8 Major in 1965. The R8 Gordini had a redesign in 1967, featuring two extra headlights and an engine change to a 1255cc engine rated at 99 horsepower.