185/70R15 Michelin XWX

A MICHELIN INNOVATION
Michelin dubbed its radial construction "X" in 1949 and Lancia was the first manufacturer to specify X tyres as original
equipment for its new Aurelia. From 1955, radial technology began to enjoy a substantial international reputation, with
the majority of European car manufacturers specifying MICHELIN X tyres for models ranging from the original Citroën
2CV, to the Volkswagen Beetle, the emblematic Mercedes 190SL and the Facel Vega.

RADIAL TECHNOLOGY
Radial tyres surpassed their crossply counterparts on every front:
• superior safety (road holding, grip, braking performance),
• more economical (running costs halved, significant fuel-consumption savings),
• greater comfort thanks to their more flexible sidewalls.
In the 1950s, the superiority of X tyres was such that numerous drivers chose them for racing and rallying purposes,
even though Michelin had no official involvement in motorsport.