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Title: So what's the agreed lifespan of a Michelin 145? Post by: TexasTom on April 09, 2011, 03:42:18 am I have 2 pairs of 145 Michelin XZX fronts ... probably 15+ years old showing some dry cracks but appear still drivable ...
What/Where do YOU limit the lifespan of these fine examples of French rubber rolling stock for your looker? Keep in mind replacements are $300+/pair! Sucks to be cheap ... TxT Title: Re: So what's the agreed lifespan of a Michelin 145? Post by: kingsburgphil on April 09, 2011, 04:29:06 am I ran 135 x 400 Michelin's on my 2CV till a side wall split and the tube protruded...like a giant hemorrhoid :D
Otherwise the sidewall rubber is there for protection of the carcass and appearance. Title: Re: So what's the agreed lifespan of a Michelin 145? Post by: H67bug on April 09, 2011, 07:26:12 am According to our tyre shop- 5 years. Mine are 20 and he got emotional fitting them. ;D
Title: Re: So what's the agreed lifespan of a Michelin 145? Post by: Black Sheep on April 09, 2011, 07:46:58 am I don't know what michelin put in their ruber compound but they seem to last a lot longer than other make's .
I know your not supposed to run tyres over 5 - 7 years old but Ive seen Michelin's 3 to four time's that vintage still looking fresh and new . My 135's are 12 years old , they were N.O.S. but when fitted the tyre guy's said they were as fresh and flexable as a new pair 8) Title: Re: So what's the agreed lifespan of a Michelin 145? Post by: Cornpanzer on April 09, 2011, 13:11:00 pm The 145's on my Americans were purchased in 1985 and used on my high-school car. No cracks in the sidewalls...still look perfect. Probably should replace them though :D ::)
Title: Re: So what's the agreed lifespan of a Michelin 145? Post by: TexasTom on April 09, 2011, 13:33:00 pm The 145's on my Americans were purchased in 1985 and used on my high-school car. No cracks in the sidewalls...still look perfect. Probably should replace them though :D ::) My point exactly! Is Coker pretty much the only place to get them anymore??? Since these are off the car, I might pull them from the rims to inspect while I restore the wheels and I'll go from there ... maybe have them MRI'd :D Thanks! Good to know I'm not the only one ... TxT Title: Re: So what's the agreed lifespan of a Michelin 145? Post by: 65bug on April 09, 2011, 15:04:33 pm TexasTom,
I think alot of it has to do with where you live and if the car is garaged or not. Now if they are not on a car, and stored well I think they could last years and years. In the SoCal desert, the heat/sun will cause them to wear quickly! Just my 2 cents ::) ::) :P Title: Re: So what's the agreed lifespan of a Michelin 145? Post by: Ivan on April 09, 2011, 18:50:24 pm Mine went on in 1992... They're still on
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