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Michelin XAS tires

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Bob_Spidell said:
Pretty sure Daytons only come in 5in and 6in, unless they've added 5.5 to their line. I have the 6in on my BJ8, and would prefer they be 5.5. Dunlops do come in 5.5 IIRC.
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You're right - they're 6" overall width on the outside of the lip around the periphery.

Never thought before about how they measure these - whether it would be the width of the area the tire seats in (evidently not) or the outside thickness of the wheel.
 
As an aside, I've heard/read that the beads on the tires and rims meant for tubeless tires are different than those for tubed tires and rims. I've run tubeless on my Daytons for many years with no problems (at least, none that I can attribute to the 'mismatched' tires and beads).
 
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Bob--

Though I have never tried to run without tubes on wire wheels I know that many folks do without apparent problems (air leaks from spoke nipples aside), so I wonder about whether there is a real difference or if it matters. FWIW though Coker does not come out and say that tubes are necessary their display ad shows tubes and I am running them in any case.

BTW on both of my Elvas I have (real) magnesium wheels cast to a pattern that Elva developed back in the day and I have run currently-made vintage-type bias ply tires (Dunlops and Hoosiers) both with and without tubes on them with no problem, so again I wonder.
 
My tires are - chrome rim and SSwire wheels (indian made?) tubeless- no problems from near to two years of road work
 
FWIW, I've been running tubeless on wires for over 100K miles--Vredestein 185/70R15 for the last 20 years or so--and I've never had this kind of leakage around the rims (my current setup holds air fine). When I ran with tubes, I'd get flats fairly regularly from the tubes chafing against the tires (yes, I used talcum power on the tubes, and they were installed properly).

What is 'dual carriage?'
 
What is 'dual carriage?'
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Actually "Dual Carriageway". This is English for a road with two (or more) traffic lanes in a particular direction, usually with a central reservation or median strip. Possibly called "Divided Highway in NA?

Danny
 
I have been running Vredestein 185x70x15 tires with tubes on 5.5"-72 SPOKE WHEELS for eons all over USA even on the Carriage Ways--Similar to Freeways- with no problems at all.--:applause:
 
I am ready for new tires. I like everything about the Michelin 180 XAS tires. If I am correct, my old 175 ZX tires are 26" in outside diameter and the XAS is 26.77" please correct me if I am misinformed. I like the fit of the 180 XAS tire in the wheel well, but how does it the fit in the boot? I had to raise the wood blocks in the boot for the 175 to fit and the tire comes very close to hitting the boot lid. I have a 60 BT7. Do those of you who have the 180 XAS tires have any fit issues in the boot? Thanks very much.
Lin
 
Lin said:
Do those of you who have the 180 XAS tires have any fit issues in the boot? Thanks very much.
Lin
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Lin,

I just used a smaller diameter tire for my spare on my BT7. BTW I agree with the overwhelming suppress 9f the XAS tires, there really something.

Jeff
 
Lin

I have always considered what is in the boot is just a spare.

Consequently, I only carry an original size tire and wheel in the boot
recognizing it will be on the ground for only a short time.
 
Wanted to restate at this point: the Longstone XASs are actually Michelins made in Croatia. The same size is available from Coker for a few dollars less, but the rubber compound is probably that of Coker rather than Michelin.
 
I am now confused (not surprised); Just recently while speaking with a sales rep from Coker I understood that Michelin has a classic tire division and they do produce a line of their classic tires and Coker as the designated USA distributor was able to purchase product several times a year as these tires are only made on a limited basis. I found the classic Michelin website on line describing the tires that were available and a list of worldwide distribution and the locations.

I suppose the thing to do is contact Michelin Corporation and ask what the exact story is concerning XAS and other classic tire productions.

John
 
bluegrass john said:
I am now confused (not surprised); Just recently while speaking with a sales rep from Coker I understood that Michelin has a classic tire division and they do produce a line of their classic tires and Coker as the designated USA distributor was able to purchase product several times a year as these tires are only made on a limited basis. I found the classic Michelin website on line describing the tires that were available and a list of worldwide distribution and the locations.

I suppose the thing to do is contact Michelin Corporation and ask what the exact story is concerning XAS and other classic tire productions.

John
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That's interesting. I was under the impression Coker had acquired certain old molds from Michelin and was actually making the tires. Someone with those tires could look at the sidewall and see -- maybe they're the same ones made in Croatia.
 
I thought the same as Steve, that Coker was making the tires. Appears they are made in Serbia by Tigar Tyres, a wholly owned Michelin subsidiary, though: https://forum.porsche356registry.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=37162. So they are not the same French made tires we learned to trust. It will take some years of experience for people to see how the Servban ones hold up and handle.
 
Well. I will let you know because I just bought four! Drop shipped to Allen at Hendrix Wire Wheel for mounting.
Lin
 
Seeing as how I am of Ukranian descent I have nothing against Serbs. And regardless of their origin I think the 180 XAS's are wonderful, at least on my car!

BTW for those of you struggling with the concept of how to fit a "full-sized" spare into the tire aperture worry no more, I have a 180 XAS in the boot--fully inflated. It is a tight fit to be sure and I use a laundry bag to help with getting it in place. If the aperture on your two-seater seems too narrow send me a PM and I will tell you how to make it bigger. My method does require a bit of bravery and I would post it here but do not want to scare anyone faint of heart....
 
Just make new wood blocks that are smaller and the biggest tire/wheel combo will fit fine.
 
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