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 Double Rivet 12x45: Eclectic Tire Company is the distributor of Michelin Classic tires in North America. We proudly offer legendary Michelin Classic products for early automobiles through the incredible performance car tires of the seventies and eighties. Many of these innovative products shaped the tire industry when new, including several industry firsts such as the radial tire. Michelin brings a well established record of engineering excellence to market, and premium Michelin Classic tires are no exception. "Double rivet" is in fact the name of a tread pattern which first appeared with the first generation of automobile tires known as beaded edge tires. This tread pattern was retained for the first tires with bead wires in 1925. This tread pattern was truly revolutionary at the time, also served as the inspiration for the first radial tires. 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 Construction 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. Eclectic Tire offers a huge variety of bias ply tires for many applications. Michelin Double Rivet tire Iconic tread pattern. The "Double Rivet" is the name of a sculpture reminiscent of the design of textile cables, a great innovation that first appeared in 1919. This sculpture has been preserved to equip many vehicles of the roaring 20's. Modern know-how. The tire is made of materials used in the 21st century, giving it today's performances. 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. 12x45 Double Rivet Bias Ply Blackwall Tire
  • 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 ZX 135SR15 Michelin ZX Tires are high quality Michelin radials for many popular European applications requiring a 13 inch radial tire and authentic styling. These 13 inch radial tires feature Michelin's ZX tread pattern and an S speed rating. The Michelin ZX was the innovative product of years of tire engineering development. This tire evolved from the revolutionary X Radial and brought even more reliability and performance to the tire market. Radial tires held distinct advantages over the bias ply tires of the era with better ride characteristics and much better tread life. Radials also paid off at the fuel pumps with dramatically increased fuel efficiency. The ZX line draws from an incredible legacy of Michelin Classic tires and is available in popular 13- and 15-inch sizes for American and European automobiles. S Speed Rating S Speed Rated: Up to 112 mph (180 km/h). Often required OE for higher performance trim level classic automobiles. Michelin ZX tire Grip on slippery roads. Thanks to huge numbers of tread pattern sipes, this tire provides more grip during all weather conditions compared to the MICHELIN X. 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: significant reduction in fuel consumption • Great comfort thanks to the flexibility of the sidewalls. 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. 135R15 Tire Conversion Chart Similar Size Radial Alternative: 135/80R15
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