Coker Tire Company is the exclusive 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 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. Coker Tire offers a huge variety of bias ply tires for many applications.
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.
Michelin offers a comprehensive range of tires specifically designed for vintage vehicles, combining authentic aesthetics with modern performance and safety standards. Their classic tire lineup includes models such as the MICHELIN X, XAS, and MXV, each catering to different eras and vehicle types. These tires are crafted to replicate the original designs while utilizing contemporary materials to ensure reliability and durability.
Michelin offers the most prestigious line of vintage tires in the world. Incredible innovations through the years are represented with such revered models as the Double Rivet bias ply tires, the X Radial, XWX and the high performing TRX radial tires. The pedigree is of uncompromising performance and reliability and flows through the entire offering of Michelin Classic tires including the vintage race tires such as incredible PB and TB tires.
Michelin's commitment to preserving automotive heritage is evident in their dedication to producing tires that meet the specific needs of classic car owners. By offering a variety of sizes and tread patterns, they ensure that vintage vehicles can maintain their original appearance and performance characteristics.
| Brand | Michelin |
| Overall Diameter | 28.8 |
| Rim Diameter | 45cm |
| Rim Width (in) | 130mm - 140mm |
| Section Width | 5.2 |
| Sidewall Style | Blackwall |
| SKU | 71230 |
| Tire Construction | Bias Ply |
| Tire Series | Double Rivet |
| Tire/Product Size | 13x45 |
| Tube Type or Tubeless | Tube Type |
