Michelin 56039 155R15 82T TL X Radial Tire, Blackwall

The Michelin X Radial 155R15 82T TL is a radial tire in blackwall. It is tubeless and carries a 82T load/speed rating. Mounted on a 15 in wheel, it measures about 24.80 in tall and 6.20 in wide. Listed applications include 1953-1972 Volkswagen Beetle, 1956-1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia and 1949-1959 Peugeot 203, plus 23 more. It is DOT approved for street use.

155R15 82T TL X Radial Blackwall Tire:

A revolutionary construction for unrivalled performance... Thanks to its X tyre with radial casing plies, Michelin set out to conquer the world with a considerable advance in technology. Its revolutionary construction for the time had the special feature of separating the sidewall function from the crown function. Car fitments: Peugeot 203 1955Popular on: 1946-1972 VW Beetle, 155 SR15 82S.

Speed Rating T:

T Speed Rated: Up to 118 mph (190 km/h). Often required OE for higher performance trim level classic automobiles.

Michelin X Radial:

The MICHELIN X tire has a revolutionary radial construction with the special feature of separating the sidewall function from the crown function. The advantages of the radial tire compared to the conventional tire can be seen in all areas: 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. 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 Classic Tires:

The 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.

Specifications:

• Size: 155R15 82T TL
• Construction: Radial
• Sidewall: Blackwall
• Overall Diameter: 24.80 in
• Section Width: 6.20 in
• Wheel Diameter: 15 in
• Load/Speed Index: 82T
• Tube: Tubeless
• DOT Approved: Yes

Dimensions are approximate and vary with rim width and inflation pressure.