I have a vintage wheel that uses a tube, are there classic tires for my fitment?

Yes! There are several Classic tires that are compatible with tube-type vintage wheels for older vehicles equipped with non-airtight rims.

Can Classic tires be used in all weather conditions?

Classic tires are generally suitable for dry and wet conditions. However, compared to modern all-season or winter tires, they are not optimized for extreme winter or heavy rain driving.

What is the typical lifespan of Classic tires?

The lifespan of Classic tires depends on usage, storage conditions, and maintenance. On average, tires can last 6 years from the date of installation or 10 years from the date of manufacture, but it’s recommended to inspect them regularly, especially if they aren’t used frequently.

Can Classic tires be used for daily driving?

Yes, Classic tires are built to perform in daily driving conditions, although they are designed to maintain the aesthetic and handling characteristics of vintage vehicles. It’s important to check if they’re suitable for your driving needs.

What makes Classic tires different from regular tires?

Classic tires are specifically designed for vintage or classic cars, maintaining an authentic look while often incorporating modern tire production methods as well as hand-made, limited-run products.

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Michelin Pilot Exalto 175/65R13

MSRP: $114.00

Michelin Pilot Exalto 175/65R13: In the early 2000s, the MICHELIN Pilot Exalto PE2 tire was born and this 175/65R13 is a current offering available at Eclectic Tire Company. Backed by the Michelin's experience in competition, and seeking to provide a higher level of performance, this tire initiated an asymmetrical tread with a variable contact patch, where the footprint increased when cornering. A favorite among sporting drivers, it has remained memorable for its precision and endurance. The MICHELIN Pilot Exalto PE2 tire has been reborn 20 years later, in some previously unseen dimensions. It has been modernized in order to meet current safety standards, without modifying its design and performance characteristics. After numerous tests, carried out on future classic models to validate its performance criteria, the MICHELIN Pilot Exalto PE2 is the perfect tire for sports and roadster cars. Thanks to the use of optimized rubber mixtures and casings, this range responds perfectly to current environmental and safety standards. Speed Rating T T Speed Rated: Up to 118 mph (190 km/h). Often required OE for higher performance trim level classic automobiles. Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 VINTAGE tire: Grip when cornering. The VCP (Variable Contact Patch) increases the area of tread in contact with the road as cornering force increases. Grip for sporty cars. Designed to provide the grip demanded by sports vehicles, thanks to a rubber compound using the ALM (Adhesion and Longevity Maximized) technology developed from competition use. Maximum water evacuation. Water dispersal is maximized by an asymmetric tread pattern with a variable groove to rubber ratio across the tread. Michelin Brand Collector Vehicle Tires: 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. 175/65R13 80T TL Pilot Exalto PE2 Radial Blackwall Tire 175/65R13 Fitment Chart: 1995 SKODA Pick Up 1.3 L 55 1995 SKODA Pick Up 1.6 L 75, 1995 SKODA Pick Up 1.9 D 64, 1997 SEAT Arosa 1.0 L 50, 1997 SEAT Arosa 1.4 L 60, 1997 SEAT Arosa 1.4 TDI 75, 1997 SEAT Arosa 1.7 SDI 60, 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.0 L 45, 1994 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.9 D 64, 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Lupo 1.0 L 50, 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Lupo 1.4 L 60, 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Lupo 1.4 L 75, 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Lupo 1.4 L 75, 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Lupo 1.7 SDI 60, 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Lupo 1.7 SDI 60, 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.0 L 50, 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.4 L 54, 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.4 L 60, 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.4 L 60, 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.4 L 75, 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.4 L 75, 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.4 TDI 75, 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.6 L 75, 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.6 L 75, 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.9 D 64, 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.9 D 64, 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Polo III 1.9 SDI 64 Fits these models and others. Please refer to your owners manual for details on the correct tire fitment requirements.
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Michelin Pilot Exalto 185/55R14

MSRP: $156.00

Michelin Pilot Exalto 185/55R14: In the early 2000s, the MICHELIN Pilot Exalto PE2 tire was born and this 185/55R14 is a current offering available at Eclectic Tire. Backed by the Michelin's experience in competition, and seeking to provide a higher level of performance, this tire initiated an asymmetrical tread with a variable contact patch, where the footprint increased when cornering. A favorite among sporting drivers, it has remained memorable for its precision and endurance. The MICHELIN Pilot Exalto PE2 tire has been reborn 20 years later, in some previously unseen dimensions. It has been modernized in order to meet current safety standards, without modifying its design and performance characteristics. After numerous tests, carried out on future classic models to validate its performance criteria, the MICHELIN Pilot Exalto PE2 is the perfect tire for sports and roadster cars. Thanks to the use of optimized rubber mixtures and casings, this range responds perfectly to current environmental and safety standards. V Speed Rating V Speed Rated: Up to 149 mph (240 km/h). Often required OE for higher performance trim level automobiles. Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 VINTAGE tire Grip when cornering. The VCP (Variable Contact Patch) increases the area of tread in contact with the road as cornering force increases. Grip for sporty cars. Designed to provide the grip demanded by sports vehicles, thanks to a rubber compound using the ALM (Adhesion and Longevity Maximized) technology developed from competition use. Maximum water evacuation. Water dispersal is maximized by an asymmetric tread pattern with a variable groove to rubber ratio across the tread. Michelin Brand Collector Vehicle Tires: 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.
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Michelin Pilot Exalto 195/55R13

MSRP: $144.00

Michelin Pilot Exalto 195/55R13: In the early 2000s, the MICHELIN Pilot Exalto PE2 tire was born and this 195/55R13 is a current offering available at Eclectic Tire Company. Backed by the Michelin's experience in competition, and seeking to provide a higher level of performance, this tire initiated an asymmetrical tread with a variable contact patch, where the footprint increased when cornering. A favorite among sporting drivers, it has remained memorable for its precision and endurance. The MICHELIN Pilot Exalto PE2 tire has been reborn 20 years later, in some previously unseen dimensions. It has been modernized in order to meet current safety standards, without modifying its design and performance characteristics. After numerous tests, carried out on future classic models to validate its performance criteria, the MICHELIN Pilot Exalto PE2 is the perfect tire for sports and roadster cars. Thanks to the use of optimized rubber mixtures and casings, this range responds perfectly to current environmental and safety standards. V Speed Rating V Speed Rated: Up to 149 mph (240 km/h). Often required OE for higher performance trim level automobiles. Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 VINTAGE tire Grip when cornering. The VCP (Variable Contact Patch) increases the area of tread in contact with the road as cornering force increases. Grip for sporty cars. Designed to provide the grip demanded by sports vehicles, thanks to a rubber compound using the ALM (Adhesion and Longevity Maximized) technology developed from competition use. Maximum water evacuation. Water dispersal is maximized by an asymmetric tread pattern with a variable groove to rubber ratio across the tread. Michelin Brand Collector Vehicle Tires: 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. 195/55R13 80V TL Pilot Exalto PE2 Radial Blackwall Tire
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Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 185/60R13 80H

MSRP: $150.00

Michelin Pilot Exalto 185/60R13: In the early 2000s, the MICHELIN Pilot Exalto PE2 tire was born and this 185/60R13 is a current offering available at Eclectic Tire Company. Backed by the Michelin's experience in competition, and seeking to provide a higher level of performance, this tire initiated an asymmetrical tread with a variable contact patch, where the footprint increased when cornering. A favorite among sporting drivers, it has remained memorable for its precision and endurance. The MICHELIN Pilot Exalto PE2 tire has been reborn 20 years later, in some previously unseen dimensions. It has been modernized in order to meet current safety standards, without modifying its design and performance characteristics. After numerous tests, carried out on future classic models to validate its performance criteria, the MICHELIN Pilot Exalto PE2 is the perfect tire for sports and roadster cars. Thanks to the use of optimized rubber mixtures and casings, this range responds perfectly to current environmental and safety standards. H Speed Rating H Speed Rated: Up to 130 mph (210 km/h). Often required OE for higher performance trim level classic automobiles. Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 VINTAGE tire Grip when cornering. The VCP (Variable Contact Patch) increases the area of tread in contact with the road as cornering force increases. Grip for sporty cars. Designed to provide the grip demanded by sports vehicles, thanks to a rubber compound using the ALM (Adhesion and Longevity Maximized) technology developed from competition use. Maximum water evacuation. Water dispersal is maximized by an asymmetric tread pattern with a variable groove to rubber ratio across the tread. Michelin Brand Collector Vehicle Tires: 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. 185/60R13 80H TL Pilot Exalto PE2 Radial Blackwall Tire 185/60R13 Fitment Chart: 1987 Bertone X-1/9 Base Standard, 1988 Bertone X-1/9 Base Standard, 1989 Bertone X-1/9 Base Standard Fits these models and others. Please refer to your owners manual for details on the correct tire fitment requirements.
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Michelin X | 155R14

MSRP: $170.00

Michelin X 155R14 Tire A revolutionary construction for unrivalled performance... Thanks to its X tyre with radial casing plies, Michelin set out to conquer the world with a considerable advance in technology. Its revolutionary construction for the time had the special feature of separating the sidewall function from the crown function. Cars fitments : Renault 16 TS, MG B, Morris Minor 1000, Minor Traveler, Simca P60, cabriolet Oc Speed Rating T T Speed Rated: Up to 118 mph (190 km/h). Often required OE for higher performance trim level classic automobiles. Michelin X tire Radial technology. The advantages of the radial tire compared to the conventional tire can be seen in all areas: Great safety: significantly improved road holding, grip and braking • Economy in use: mileage efficiency doubled, significant reduction in fuel consumption • Great comfort thanks to the flexibility of the sidewalls. Michelin innovation. The first major Michelin innovation, the radial ply tire, was marketed under the name "Michelin Radial X" in 1949. The X equips different categories of cars: from the original and popular 2CV or Coccinelle to the fascinating Mercedes 190 SL or Facel Vega. Michelin Brand Collector Vehicle Tires 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. 155R14 Tire Conversion Chart Similar Size Radial Alternative: P175/75R14 Similar Size Radial Alternative: P185/70R14 155R14 Fitment Chart 1971 BMW 1600 GT 1953-1960 Fiat 1100 Standard 1957-1961 Fiat 1200 Gran Luce 1960-1962 Fiat 1100 Export & Speciale 1960-1966 Fiat 1100 D Sedan 1963-1971 Lancia Fulvia Sedan GTE,2C 1968-1974 MG MGB Roadster 1957-1968 Morris Minor 1000 1969-1972 Renault Standard 1961 Riley Standard 1955 Simca Aronde 55 Coupe 1956-1958 Simca Aronde 1300 Series Standard 1959-1962 Simca Aronde I Standard 1959-1963 Simca Montlry Standard 1960-1963 Simca Castel Station Wagon 1960-1963 Simca Etoile Super 6 1960-1963 Simca Etoile F,6 1959-1963 Simca Elysee Standard 1958-1960 Toyota Toyopet Corona 1960-1962 Wolseley 1500 Standard Fits these models and others. Please refer to your owners manual for details on the correct tire fitment requirements.