215/70VR14 Michelin XWX
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215/70VR14 Michelin XWX Tyres
Michelin 215/70VR14 XWX has a very high speed rating of 270 kph (or 170 mph). It needs to be because this tyre is made with the following cars in mind: Mercedes 450 SEL and the rear of the early Lamborghini Countach.
215/70VR14
As the highest speed rated tyre available at the tie of its release, the Michelin XWX tire stood out as the ultimate choice for 1970s Supercars, offering an impressive range of state-of-the-art features that delivered unparalleled performance. This tire combined speed, security, and smoothness, setting a new standard in driving excellence in its day. With a robust internal architecture and a flexible framework, the Michelin XWX tire ensured exceptional comfort, even at high speeds, providing drivers with an outstanding driving experience.
1974 Bitter CD on 215/70 VR 14 Michelin XWX
The tyre size 215/70 R 14 92W indicates:
- The tyre width is 215mm at its widest point (not just the tread width).
- The height of the tyre sidewall is 70% of 215mm.
- The tyre has an R, which means it is a radial tyre.
- The tyre has a 14, which means it has a rim diameter of 14".
- The tyre has a load index of 92, which means each tyre can carry a weight up to 630 kgs.
- The tyre is speed rated W, which means it has been successfully test driven at 168mph or 270km/h for an hour without being damaged.
215/70VR14 Michelin XWX Speed Rating
Despite the V speed rating displayed on the side wall, this tyre is actually rated at W, allowing speeds of up to 168 mph. It's worth noting that the W speed rating had not yet been introduced during the tyre's initial development in the 1960s. Therefore, for the sake of historical precision, the tyre maintains the V designation.
Michelin XWX Tyre Dimensions
| Tyre Size | Load Index | Section Width | Overall Diameter | Recommended Rim Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/70 R14 Michelin XWX | TBA | 195 mm / 7.6" | 635 mm / 25" | TBA |
| 205/70VR14 Michelin XWX | 89 = 580 kgs | 209 mm / 8.22" | 644 mm / 25.35" | 5.5" 6.0" 7.5" |
| 205VR14 Michelin XWX | 89 = 580 kgs | 208 mm / 8.1" | 686 mm / 27.0" | 5.0" 6.0" 7.5" |
| 215/70VR14 Michelin XWX | 92 = 630 kgs | 221 mm / 8.7" | 658 mm / 25.90" | 6.0" 6.5" 7.5" |
| INDICATED WIDTH | ASPECT RATIO | RADIAL | RIM DIAMETER | LOAD INDEX | SPEED RATING | MANUFACTURER | TREAD | TUBELESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | 70 | R | 14 | 92 | W | MICHELIN | XWX | Tubeless ( TL ) |
| Brand | Michelin |
|---|---|
| EAN | 3528700558012 |
| Type | Radial |
| Actual Width | 221 mm / 8.7" |
| Overall Diameter Inflated | 658 mm / 25.90" |
| Rim Size | 355 mm / 14" |
| Tread Width | N/A |
| Rolling Circumference | 2000 mm / 78.74" |
| Weight of Tyre | 11.1 Kgs |
| Load Index | 92 = 630 kgs |
| Speed Rating | W = 168 mph / 270 km/h |
| Recommended Tubes | Michelin 14H13 |
| Tube or Tubeless | TL (Tubeless) |
| Recommended Rim Width | 6.0" 6.5" 7.5" |
| Whitewall | Can be applied please call +44 (0) 1302 711123 for your requirements |
| Whitewall Width | N/A |
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| PRODUCT TYPE | Single Tyre |
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