Tyres For a Daf 33

[andrew]

A subject discussed by many of us during the recent get-together at the Princethorpe Festival Of Motoring was the tyre sizes for Daf 33 cars. The standard size, as per the brochures and manuals is a 135x13, and Daf specified Michelin "X" tyres from 1963 onwards. Later this was changed to Michelin "ZX" and subsequently "XZX" tyres, but Michelin ceased production of this size, meaning other manufacturers had to be sourced. I have used Firestone tyres on my car, but, through my interest in Renault 4 cars, I've discovered that Michelin DO manufacture this size tyre, albeit under another name associated with the Michelin group of companies:

pneucollection.com/en/radial/614-sebring-riken-135-80r13-70t-road-tire.html

Although a French based website, I can't see any problems in obtaining these tyres and having them fitted by a friendly tyre fitter! Michelin quality and the original look that the car had when built!

[andrew]

Don't hold your breath! I emailed the company (in French) and their reply said they DON'T send their tyres to the U.K. & recommended Longstone tyres for any classic tyre requests.