Michelin TB Tyres
Michelin TB
- The Michelin TB tyres are road legal classic tarmac rally tyres.
- Michelin TB 15 is an intermediate classic tarmac rally tyre.
- Michelin TB 5F a front semi slick tarmac rally tyre.
- Michelin TB 5R is designed for the rear of classic rally cars and is semi slick and road legal.
- Follow the link to see Michelin TB tyre pressure recommendations.
- For Michelin TB dimensions and technical information, see our Michelin TB Specifications Table.
Michelin TB Tyre Ageing
Tyre deterioration occurs over time, regardless of whether they are actively used or remain idle; this ageing process will eventually result in diminished traction.
Discontinue the use of tyres that show obvious indications of wear or ageing, such as visible cracks in the tread's rubber, deformations, or damage to the sidewall's lower zone. Consulting with a tyre expert is recommended should there be any uncertainty.
For optimal performance, it is suggested to use Michelin Competition tyres no more than two years from the purchase date (or four months if stored under intense tropical climate conditions) and within one year for tyres designed for wet conditions.
Michelin TB Tyre Pressures
Michelin TB Tyre Specifications
| Tire Size | Tire Name | Load Index | Section Width | Overall Diameter | Recommended Rim Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/60-15 (215/55R15) | TB15 | 79 = 437 kgs | 224 mm / 8.8" | 612 mm / 24.09" | 6.0" - 7.5" |
| 18/60-15 (225/50R15) | TB5F | 79 = 437 kgs | 230 mm / 9.0" | 605 mm / 23.8" | 6.0" - 8.0" |
| 18/60-15 (225/50R15) | TB5R | 79 = 437 kgs | 230 mm / 9.0" | 605 mm / 23.8" | 6.0" - 8.0" |
| 23/59-15 (265/40R15) | TB5R | 92 = 630 kgs | 269 mm / 10.59" | 592 mm / 23.30" | 8.5" - 10.5" |
| 23/62-15 (270/45R15) | TB15 | 86 = 530 kgs | 268 mm / 10.55" | 625 mm / 24.60" | 8.5" - 10.5" |
| 23/62-15 (270/45R15) | TB5F | 86 = 530 kgs | 278 mm / 10.9" | 620 mm / 24.40" | 8.5" - 10.5" |
| 23/62-15 (270/45R15) | TB5R | 86 = 530 kgs | 278 mm / 10.9" | 620 mm / 24.40" | 8.5" - 10.5" |
| 26/61-15 (285/40R15) | TB5F | 87 = 545 kgs | 291 mm / 11.45" | 610 mm / 24.00" | 9.5" - 11.0" |
| 26/61-15 (285/40R15) | TB5R | 87 = 545 kgs | 291 mm / 11.45" | 610 mm / 24.00" | 9.5" - 11.0" |
| 26/61-15 (295/40R15) | TB15 | 87 = 545 kgs | 288 mm / 11.33" | 615 mm / 24.21" | 10.0" - 11.5" |
| 29/61-15 (335/35R15) | TB5R | 93 = 650 kgs | 341 mm / 13.42" | 616 mm / 24.25" | 11.0" - 13.0" |
| 29/61-15 (345/35R15) | TB15 | 93 = 650 kgs | 330 mm / 13.00" | 621 mm / 24.44" | 11.0" - 13.0" |
Michelin Classic Tyres FAQ
A: The Michelin TB tyres are excellent classic rally tyres. They are road legal tarmac rally tyres.
A: we ship the Michelin TB tyres all over the world. Shipping costs on the Michelin TB tyres are free to Europe and North America, with extremely good rates to the rest of the world.
A: Yes. The Michelin TB15, TB5 (F&R) and the Michelin PB20 wet tyres are e-marked and road legal. If it is a road tyre you are looking for the TB15 would probably the most sensible of the TB tyres, because it is fully treaded, and would be less of a worry in the wet.
A: Within Michelins TB range there is the PB20 wet tyres. The TB 15 fully treaded intermediate tyres. Then they make the TB5 range of semi slick road race tarmac rally tyres. TB5F is a front tyre softer compound, and TB5R is a harder compound for very powerful rear wheel drive historic rally tyres.