Vintage Michelin tires are full of history. Their legendary quality and innovation started nearly 100 years ago with the "cable" tyre" and produced dozens of industry firsts through the years, literally leading the tire industry. Coker Tire Company is the exclusive distributor of Michelin Classic products in North America and proudly offers these iconic tires for collector automobiles. Replacing beaded edge tires, cross-ply tires with bead wires formed the second generation of detachable tires. These tires benefited from two major innovations, the introduction of carbon black and the appearance of textile wire cords in the tire carcass. The incorporation of wires into the bead in 1925 led to an improvement in tire retention on the rim. These tires originally benefited from two major innovations prior to their creation, the introduction of carbon black in 1917 which led to a five-fold increase in tire service life and the appearance of layers of textile wire cords parallel with each other in the tires carcass, which gave rise to the so-called "cable" tyre in 1919 and the "cable confort" in 1923, the first low pressure car tire. Resulting from research which led to even lower pressures and slower wear, Michelin brought out a very low pressure tire in 1932, the "Superconfort". 1935 saw the launch of the Superconfort Stop S the first tire with a heavily siped tread pattern, specially designed for wet surfaces. At the time, Michelin was the only manufacturer who knew how to make this type of tire with the famous wavy "zigzag" sipes, which greatly improve safety because of the excellent grip they give. As its name suggests, the "Superconfort Stop S" tire offers exceptional comfort, in addition to its performance on the road.
Since the introduction of carbon black rocked the tire industry, the original recipe for most tires has been a solid black sidewall. For classics and collector cars alike, it's hard to beat the no-nonsense appeal of a classic blackwall style tire. British sports car, classic truck and even hot rod enthusiasts love the way a nice period correct blackwall tire looks on their vehicles.
Bias ply tire construction is a method that was used from the 1900's through the 1970's on passenger cars and light trucks. Bias ply tires feature ply cords that run at a 45 degree angle to the bead, and overlap in a crisscross pattern, depending on how many ply layers are used. This creates a strong tire, but bias ply tires have a tendency to follow breaks or ruts in the pavement. Bias ply tires are the most authentic choice for classic car restorations and traditional hot rod builds. Coker Tire offers a huge variety of bias ply tires for many applications.
Michelin is known for its high quality tires, and we keep thousands of popular Michelin tires in stock every day. Our Michelin product offerings include fitments from the 1920's all the way into the 2000's, with an intense focus on classic sports cars. Build quality, fitment options and period correct styling makes the Michelin product line a favorite among sports car enthusiasts around the world.
Michelin offers a comprehensive range of tires specifically designed for vintage vehicles, combining authentic aesthetics with modern performance and safety standards. Their classic tire lineup includes models such as the MICHELIN X, XAS, and MXV, each catering to different eras and vehicle types. These tires are crafted to replicate the original designs while utilizing contemporary materials to ensure reliability and durability.
Michelin offers the most prestigious line of vintage tires in the world. Incredible innovations through the years are represented with such revered models as the Double Rivet bias ply tires, the X Radial, XWX and the high performing TRX radial tires. The pedigree is of uncompromising performance and reliability and flows through the entire offering of Michelin Classic tires including the vintage race tires such as incredible PB and TB tires.
Michelin's commitment to preserving automotive heritage is evident in their dedication to producing tires that meet the specific needs of classic car owners. By offering a variety of sizes and tread patterns, they ensure that vintage vehicles can maintain their original appearance and performance characteristics.
| Brand | Michelin |
| Overall Diameter | 29 |
| Rim Diameter | 15.75 in |
| Rim Width (in) | 150 mm - 160 mm |
| Section Width | 6.4 |
| Sidewall Style | Blackwall |
| SKU | 63160 |
| Tire Construction | Bias Ply |
| Tire Series | Superconfort |
| Tire Size | 150/160X40 |
| Tube Type or Tubeless | Tubeless |
