Alistair Bell wrote: > My, ahem, theory is that the "X" is Michelin's name/code for not only a > particular tire but the method of carcass construction/belt wrapping. All > started with the original passenger tire as used subsequently on all the > derivatives. Absolutely right. Michelin invented the radial tyre in the 1940s, and X stands for radial. So practically all their tyres since then would have an X in the name. David Marshall could be right too. The tyres designated just 'X' that I've seen here in Holland have always been on shovels and draglines and have a very basic, rough profile. Robin 90 Vanagon Atlantic Westfalia TD |
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