Michelin X Radial Narrow Whitewall 165R400:

The Michelin X 165R400 whitewall radial is a popular tire for vintage European cars with 400mm rim diameter. OE Fitments include 1956 through 1966 Alfa Romeo, 1950 through 1960 Lancia, 1953 through 1965 Citroen, and other European makes and models from the late ’50s and early ’60s. This tire features a 1.97-inch whitewall and the modern radial construction offers excellent grip in all environments, and a long tread life. The 165R400 sizing designates a metric 400mm wheel fitment and an S Speed rating for safe operation and performance on today’s highways.

The Michelin X radial features a classic tread pattern and vintage sidewall markings for the ultimate period correct look. Genuine Narrow Whitewall Tire Typically wide whitewalls run all the way to the bead. Narrow whitewalls will stop somewhere before the bead, resulting in a narrower band of exposed white rubber. The bright white rubber is added directly to the tire sidewall during initial construction of the carcass, resulting in a truly integrated, high-quality product after vulcanization. This style became popular in the early sixties, eventually replacing wide whitewalls altogether. S Speed Rating S Speed Rated: Up to 112 mph (180 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. 165R400 Fitment Chart 1951-1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 C 1951-1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 TI 1956-1960 Alfa Romeo 1900 Super 1961-1963 Alfa Romeo 2000 Roadster 1963-1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint,Spider 1950-1953 Lancia Aurelia Alle Typen 1954-1956 Lancia Aurelia B12 1954-1959 Lancia Aurelia B20 1957-1959 Lancia Aurelia B24 1954-1959 Lancia Aurelia GT 2500 1956-1960 Lancia Flaminia Standard 1959-1960 Lancia Flaminia Coupe 1953-1955 Citroen W-11 B-4 Standard 1953-1955 Citroen W-11 BL-4 Standard 1956-1957 Citroen 11B Standard 1956-1965 Citroen DS19 Sedan 1956-1965 Citroen ID19 Sedan 1960-1965 Citroen ID19 Wagon Fits these models and others. Please refer to your owners manual for details on the correct tire fitment requirements.