185 R 16 Michelin X
The Michelin X 185 R 16 is a great value tyre considering its quality, this set of 5 tyres makes them extra good value. We also have:
An XK Jaguar fitting 185 R 16 Michelin X instead of the original cross ply 600-16 Dunlop
185 R 16 Tyres
The 185 R 16 Michelin X is an ideal tyre to use as a radial upgrade to a classic 1950s car that would have originally fitted 6.70-16 or 6.00-16 cross ply tyres. The Michelin X was marketed from 1959 and the tyre 185 R 16 Michelin X was soon common place on a wide variety of cars in the period such as XK120, XK140 and XK150 Jaguars, the Ferrari road cars of the 1950s, Riley RM cars, some of the early post war Alvis sports cars and 1950s Maserati.
185 R 16
Worth noting that the current production of 185 R 16 Michelin X have an S speed rating. For some of the faster 1950s sports car maybe the 185VR16 Pirelli Cinturato CA67 with its V speed rating might be more appropriate. Pirelli also now make a proper period high performance crossply that the 185 R 16 radial would often be used as a replacement for which is the 6.00-16 Pirelli Stella Bianca.
Inner tubes for 185 R 16
We would suggest that the best inner tube for a 185 R 16 tyre would be the Michelin 16 F RET.
The Overall Diameter of the 185 R 16 Michelin X is 707 mm and the width is 180 mm. For more information on the 185 R 16 Michelin X please see below or call +44 (0) 1302 711 123.
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| BRAND | Michelin |
|---|---|
| TYPE | Radial |
| ACTUAL WIDTH | 180 mm / 7.08" |
| OVERALL DIAMETER INFLATED | 707 mm / 27.83" |
| RIM DIAMETER | 16" / 406.4 mm |
| 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 | Set of 5 Tyres |