Standard Tyre on GSi

[amggsi]

Does anyone know what the standard tyres, brand and type, that would have been fitted in the factory to a 91 Nova GSi???

[craig green]

175/65/ 14". Hazard a guess they were Michelin. Most Novas of that era were wearing 14" Michelins, my luxe still has the original rears. They are 165 width though.

CG

[amggsi]

I'm guessing they were either Michelin or Continential, but would like a set of original fitment tyres for mine if I could get them!

[bump]

They were Michelin. I've got a set of the original tyres in my garden, still got about 5mm of tread on!

[amggsi]

Looking much for them??? What sort of condition are they in, any cracking/dozing etc?

[bump]

I wouldn't sell them to anyone, even though they've only done 12K their in no fit state to be driving on IMO.

[amggsi]

Can you get me the model name off them please, think the influence of the Ford boys is rubbing off on me!!!!

[bump]

Their Michelin MX Radial X.
Looking at google they have continued the line related press release (http://www.michelinman.com/difference/releases/pressrelease04182005c.html). Good luck finding some in good condition.

[amggsi]

Thanks, think I actually have one one the car, so one less to look out for!!!

[bump]

Jesus, you do surprise me! Thought it was only because mine hadn't done many miles.

[craig green]

If they are old I would imagine they are perished & the rubber gone hard.

Not good.

[Welsh Dan]

I have to ask, why do you want a set of tyres that are about 15 years old?

[amggsi]

Because I want my car as original looking as possible! It'll not be an every day car, so 15 year old tyres aren't really a problem. Ever notice how mad the Ford boys go mad for Pirelli P6's?!!!!

[White Nova Man]

i thought they came with pirelli p5000 or p6000. my gte had a few genuine tyres on her mate and they where p6000.