165 SR 400 Michelin X
165 R 400
The size 165 SR 400 was the first size developed by Michelin when radial tire technology was originally established in the 1940s. Because the Traction Avant ran on 40 cm wheels, the size 165 SR 400 was radial equivalent to the 130/140X40 Crossply tires that they initially fitted. As the benefits of the incredible new radial tire technology became clear, many other automobile manufacturers began to fit 400mm wheels so that they, too, could use 165 SR 400 Michelin X tires.
165 SR 400 tires
The Traction Avante was equipped with Michelin X 165SR400 tires. When Michelin first introduced the revolutionary X radial technology, it was first available as an option for the Traction Avante in the size 165R400. However, it didn't take long for the Traction to come standard with 165 SR 400 or 185 SR 400 Michelin X radial tires, and the Citroen DS followed suit by installing 165 SR 400 tires. They were also installed on vehicles like the Lancia Aurelia & Flaminia and Alfa Romeo 1900 and 2600.
For additional information about the 165 SR 400 Michelin X, please check the table below or call +44 (0) 1302 711 123.
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About 165 SR 400 Michelin X
165 R 400
When Michelin first developed radial tyre technology in the ‘40s the size 165 SR 400 was the first size. Michelin developed the X radial tyre in conjunction with Citroen’s Traction Avant, and because the Traction was on 40 cm wheels the size 165 SR 400 was radial equivalent to the 130/140X40 Crossply tyres that they originally fitted. As the advantages of the amazing new radial tyre technology became apparent so many other car manufacturers started to fit 400mm wheels so they too could fit 165 SR 400 Michelin X tyres.165 SR 400 tyres
Michelin X 165SR400 was fitted to the Traction Avante. When Michelin released the new X radial technology was initially offered as an option on the Traction Avante in the size 165R400 Michelin X. However it wasn’t long before 165 SR 400 or 185 SR 400 Michelin X radial tyres became standard equipment on the Traction, and it contined onto the Citroen DS which also fitted 165SR400 tyres. They were also fitted to cars such as the Lancia Aurelia & Flaminia and Alfa Romeo 1900 and 2600 with the 165 R 400 Michelin X.For more information on the 165 SR 400 Michelin X please see below or call +44 (0) 1302 711 123.
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165 SR 400 Michelin X Technical Data
| Make | Michelin |
|---|---|
| Tyre Construction | Radial |
| Actual Width | 162 mm / 6.37" |
| Overall Diameter Inflated | 677 mm / 26.65" |
| Rim Size | 400 mm / 15.75" |
| Recommended Rim Width | 155 mm / 165 mm / 185 mm |
| Tread Width | N/A |
| Load Index | 87 = 545 kg |
| Speed Rating | S = 112 mph / 180 km/h |
| Recommended Tubes | Michelin 16E Offset Valve Inner Tube |
| Tube or Tubeless | TT (Tube Type) |
| Whitewall | Can be applied please call +44 (0) 1302 711123 for your requirements |
| Whitewall Width | N/A |