Michelin XWX review
The Michelin XWX is highly regarded by classic car enthusiasts as a faithful yet technologically improved recreation of the iconic 1970s supercar tire. While it lacks the absolute grip levels of modern performance rubber, it is praised for providing superior steering feedback and predictable handling characteristics suited for vintage vehicles.
Owners rate it 12.7 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
80%By road tests
67.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Michelin XWX is highly regarded by classic car enthusiasts as a faithful yet technologically improved recreation of the iconic 1970s supercar tire. While it lacks the absolute grip levels of modern performance rubber, it is praised for providing superior steering feedback and predictable handling characteristics suited for vintage vehicles.
Pros
- Authentic period-correct aesthetic
- Improved grip and precision compared to original 1970s specifications
- Excellent steering feedback
- Progressive and predictable breakaway characteristics
Cons
- Lower absolute grip levels compared to modern performance tires
- Audible tire whine during operation
Worth knowing
- Users specifically note that the tire's progressive handling is well-suited for high-power classic vehicles.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Classic Car tire Test · 205/70 R15
5th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 7 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 7 |