Get the best of yesterday and today with Michelin Classic Tires.

Classic cars call for classic car tires – and Michelin manufactures theirs in small batches that pair modern tire technology with period-correct aesthetics. Since these tires are manufactured to original specifications, drivers can count on not only the right sidewall and tread patterns, but also handling that is true to the design. Offering ample style and proven performance, this is the rare type of throwback that continues to push forward what’s possible on the automobiles of the past.

Whether you’re looking to optimize precision, stability, or style, there’s a Michelin classic tire option at the ready. Check out our entire selection and find the best way to preserve the driving character of your vintage vehicle.

  • Michelin MX 145R12 Tire The 145 R 12 MICHELIN MX guarantees good water drainage, a long life and quiet running. S Speed Rating S Speed Rated: Up to 112 mph (180 km/h). Often required OE for higher performance trim level classic automobiles. Michelin MX tire 12" Michelin fitment. The 145 R 12 MICHELIN MX guarantees good water drainage, a long life and quiet running. 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. 145R12 72S TL MX Radial Blackwall Tire 145R12 Fitment Chart 1963-1968 Austin 1100 Standard 1968-1971 Austin America Standard 1960-1962 DAF 600 Todor Sedan 1962-1963 DAF Daffodil Standard 1959-1966 DKW Junior Standard 1978-1979 Ford Fiesta Decor 1978-1979 Ford Fiesta Sport 1980 Ford Fiesta Base Standard 1961-1962 Goggomobil 700 Station Wagon 1964-1965 Hillman Imp Standard 1963-1968 MG 1100 Sports Sedan 1964-1968 Singer Chamois Standard 1987-1994 Subaru Justy DL Standard Fits these models and others. Please refer to your owners manual for details on the correct tire fitment requirements.
  • Michelin X Radial Narrow Whitewall 125R12 Michelin was the first to introduce the radial tire, way back in 1949 and this Michelin X radial is a fine example of the original design. Eclectic Tire has offered Michelin blackwall radials for many years, but is proud to announce the availability of new Michelin whitewall tires to the immense product line. This Michelin 125R12 whitewall is a nice option for 1957 through 1962 Fiat, and many other micro cars using 12-inch wheels. Michelin tires feature the utmost quality, with excellent handling characteristics and treadwear to go along with the the classic appearance. 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. 125R12 62S TL X Radial Radial Narrow Whitewall Tire 125-12 Fitment Chart 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina 110B 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina Special 110B 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina 110 DB 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Cabriolet 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina 110 DB A 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina Special 110 DB A/1 1957-1960 Fiat Nuova 500 1960-1962 Fiat 500 Series Fits these models and others. Please refer to your owners manual for details on the correct tire fitment requirements.
  • Michelin XZX 145/70R12 Tire Michelin XZX radial is available for many popular European applications requiring a 15 inch radial tire and authentic styling. These 12 inch radial tires feature Michelin's XZX tread pattern and an S speed rating. With radial casing plies, Michelin XZX Tires offered a considerable advance in technology. Its revolutionary construction for the time had the special feature of separating the sidewall function from the crown function. The first major innovation from Michelin, the radial tire was first marketed as the "X" tire in 1949. At that time, Lancia was the first car manufacturer to fit the X tire as original equipment on the Aurelia model. From 1955, radial technology became more popular and the majority of European car manufacturers opted for the radial solution. The X could be fitted to cars of very different categories, from the original and popular 2 CV or Beetle to the fascinating Mercedes 190SL or Facel Vega. The advantages of the radial tire compared with the cross-ply tire could be clearly seen in all areas :- greater safety (road-holding, grip, braking)- economical to use (double the mileage, considerable reduction in fuel consumption) - increased comfort thanks to the flexibility of the sidewalls. In the Fifties, the superiority of the X tire was such that a number of racing drivers adopted it, although Michelin was not officially involved in any racing. S Speed Rating S Speed Rated: Up to 112 mph (180 km/h). Often required OE for higher performance trim level classic automobiles. Michelin XZX tire Traction on slippery surfaces. At the end of 1975, the XZX succeeded the highly popular ZX tire. Thanks to the two large circumferential grooves and its continuous lateral grooves, the "MICHELIN XZX" tire provides excellent drainage in the contact patch. The numerous sipes provide excellent lateral grip on snow-covered surfaces. 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. 145/70R12 69S TL XZX Radial Blackwall Tire
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