Just bought 2 new front types, Michelin XAS 180R15 89H TT. I have arranged to get them fitted but now realise I should really fit new inner tubes.
Which tubes should I be using? I have found reference to Michelin 15E Offset Valve Inner Tube but can't find them in NL. Any suggestions?

 

I have no suggestion about the tubes, but please note that regarding your new tires, you MUST remove any labels on the inside of the tire. Failure to do this will lead to abrasion of the inner tube and eventually a flat tire (and that situation can arise while driving at speed).
I know this from experience (twice)!

 

When I was in NL, Peter (can't remember his family name) at Autobedrijf Westland (Profile Tyre Centre) in Wateringen was very helpful. He had a few classic cars himself. Otherwise, I'd imagine Longstone would post some to you.

 

Longstone Tyres will have the correct Michelin tubes. Listen to Peter re NL. Michelin Classic Tyres have a smooth internal finish to suit a tube. Modern tyres are rough finished internally & no good for tubes.

 

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I remember the name: it was Peter van den Berg. I think he was a few years older than me so he may not be as active in the business these days.

 

Why bother inner tubes at all, I run the exact same tire on my Jaguar and I've always gone tubeless ?
The same with my MK VI Bentley.

 

And MWS wires are now Tubeless. But that would cost a new set of wire centre lock wheels.

 

Not thinking today, I should have thought that Rishi is running wire wheels.
I'll blame it on my crown/root canal problem.

 

Yes running wires. Good luck recovering! I know it’s not life threatening but root canal work has traumatised me!

 

I sympathise with you. I had just jumped on a plane to China when a root canal temporary filling flared up. Managed with a Swiss Army knife to lever the temporary filling out & release the pressure.

 

Thanks everyone. I contacted Longstone in the UK and they put me in touch with Oldtimer B.V. in the Netherlands. Helped superbly by Cees who pointed out that I actually need the Michelin 15 E (not the F) for my 180 R15’s. He will dispatch the tubes today.