Michelin 71225 Double Rivet 12x45 Classic Vintage Tire

The Michelin Double Rivet 12x45 is an authentic vintage tire designed for classic automobiles from the 1920s era. This tire features the iconic Double Rivet tread pattern that revolutionized tire design when it first appeared in 1925 as Michelin's first wired-on crossply tire construction.

Historic Design with Modern Manufacturing:

• Features the famous Double Rivet tread pattern reminiscent of textile cable design from 1919
• Bias ply construction faithful to original 1920s specifications
• Manufactured with modern 21st century materials for improved performance and reliability
• Bibendum metric sizing (12x45) for authentic period fitment
• Tube-type construction requiring inner tube (not included)

Specifications:

• Size: 12x45 (Bibendum/metric sizing)
• Overall diameter: 730mm (28.7 inches)
• Section width: 143mm (5.6 inches)
• Load index: 84P
• Crossply (bias ply) construction

Vehicle Compatibility:

This tire is designed to fit classic vehicles from the 1920s and early 1930s including Peugeot 172, Peugeot 201, Renault Primaquatre, Renault Mona 4 and 6, and various Amilcar and Mathis models. Michelin Classic Tires combine authentic period styling with modern safety standards, making them ideal for concours restorations and vintage automobile enthusiasts.

Note: This is a tube-type tire requiring a compatible inner tube with center valve for proper installation on Bibendum-style wheels.