135 R15 Tyres
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For a proper period 135 R15 tyre we have the 135 R15 Michelin ZX; it was fitted to loads of classic Citroen and Renault cars of the late 1960s and ‘70s.
Citroen Ami on 135 SR 15 Michelin ZX Tyres
135 R15
- 135 R15 tyres are predominantly fitted to classic Citroen.
- Inner tube for 135 R15: Michelin 15CB Offset Valve Tube.
- Rim tape (for Wire Wheel) for 135 R15: Rim Tape 13" - 17".
- 135 R15 can also be described as: 135 x 15, 135/80 R 15, 135 R 15.
- 135/80 R15 is a modern description for 135 R15 tyre, however it is unnecessary to mention the 80% profile.
- 135 R15 tyres were OE on the Citroen Dyane and Ami which fitted 135 SR 15 Michelin ZX.
- Michelin make the 135-15 Michelin X M+S for the Citroen Mehari.
- Renault Dauphine, Renault Ondine, 4 CV, Floride and Caravelle Caravelle also fitted 135 R15 tyres.
135 R15 or 135/80 R15 Tyres
The tyre size 135 R15 could just as easily be described as 135/80 R15, as the height of the side wall is 80% of 135mm. However when radial tyres were first developed there was not an choice of profile, or aspect ratio so there is no need to mention it, a 135/80 R15 is simply a full profile 135 R15.
The tyre size 135 R15 is ideally suited to the light French car design. The tall overall diameter absorbs the bumps of the road nicely while keeping the steering light and precise. There are other options available in this size, but we would have no doubt in encouraging people to fit the Michelin ZX. Michelin also make a 135 R15 X M+S for off road use.
A: The first of the 2CV had 125-400 tyres on millimetric wheels. They then moved onto 125 R380 tyres. (380mm being the same as 15” and a 125 R15 tyre). Although people do fit 135 R15 tyres on 2CV, but that is only because there are some cheap tyres available in this size. The 2CV had 125 section tyres as an important part of the design of this car. The Michelin X carcass and tread profile are also an important part of the 2CVs design. 135 R15 should not be fitted to a road going 2CV.