145 R13 Tyres

[Chris Litchfield]

Hi all

I need to replace the old tyres on my R5 GTL (She currently has Michelin 145 R13 (MX on front and XZX on rears.)

I would like to find a good modern replacement, ideally Michelin.

Can anyone recommend a good Michelin match, or another good brand?

The cars handles really well on the current tyres.

Cheers

Chris

 

[Piet]

I think Michelin only make one 145 x 13 tyre now, the Energy E3B. I have just fitted 135 x 13 E3Bs on my R4 (I bought them a while ago) and they are great, so I expect the 145 will be as good.. I am sorry to say Michelin seem to not be making 135 x 13 tyres now, and R4s aren't classic enough for them to put them into their vintage range.

 

[malcolm]

The Michelin energy tyres 10 years ago were rubbish in the wet and not really controllable once they got sliding They were the opposite of the MX. I don't know if they have got any better since.

My preference at the moment are Continental Ecocontact 3 on Reidalpine's recommendation. There is not a lot available in the size.

I like the R5. A good companion to the early R4.

 

[Piet]

Hey Malcolm, I had seen Continental came out with the 145/80 x 13 E-contact specifically for the Twizy and was thinking that would be great for rolling resistance, but what is the speed rating? I couldn't find it.

 

[Leonardo.IT]

The Conti.eContact Electro are rated for an M speed code, that stands for 130km/h...too poor.