165 R15
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165/80 R 15
- The radial alternative to the size 5.90-15 and 5.60-15 is 165-15.
- Low profile alternative for 165 - 15: 185/70 - 15
- Inner tube for 165 - 15: Michelin 15E Offset Valve Tube
- Rim tape (for Wire Wheel) for 165 - 15: Rim Tape 13" - 17"
- 165 - 15 can also be described as: 165/80 R 15, 165 x 15, 165/80 - 15 or 165 R 15
- We would suggest the "165HR15 Pirelli Cinturato CA67" for early Classic sports cars.
- The Pirelli Cinturato 165VR15 CN36 is perfect for Porsche and sports cars post 1968.
- Michelin's 165SR15 XZX is great for the VW Beetle. Michelin also now make the XZX 165R15 White Wall tyres.
165 R15 Classic Tyres
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165 R15 Inner Tubes
165/80R15 Tyres
Q: What is the best tyre for a VW Beetle?
A: The 165SR15 Michelin XZX is a great tyre to fit to a VW Beetle. Beetle generally fitted 5.60 – 15 as a standard crossply, so a 155TR15 Michelin X is also an excellent option for a VW Beetle.
Q: What is the best tyre for a Triumph TR6?
A: The TR6, and for that matter, the TR4, TR5 and TR3A is the 165 – 15 Pirelli Cinturato. The 165HR15 Michelin XAS is also brilliant. Many owners of these cars like a wider car in which case the 185/70R15 Pirelli Cinturato CN36, is best. They do however handle better with a 165-15. As the TR2 and TR3 are better suited to a 155HR15 Pirelli Cinturato
Q: What are the best 165R15 white wall tyres?
A: Michelin now make an excellent range of classic white wall tyres, which includes the 165-15 Michelin XZX white wall tyre.