Michelin HiLite 27x7/8" NOS and Used --- SOLD

In the ongoing garage rationalisation, I have just found five Michelin HiLite 27x7/8" folding tyres from 1987 (they're date-stamped). Made in France.

3 x HiLite Road. 1 NOS (never mounted) and 2 lightly used (one mounted on a rim in the pics).

2 x HiLite Comp. Lightly used.

The lightly used ones have a couple of nicks (Cambridgeshire flint...) but plenty of tread left and I would still use them if I have any wheels. These truly wonderful tyres have always been my favourite; I was very sad when they stopped making them, and have still not found anything better. The rubber is very grippy (so they wear quite quickly).

If you have 27 x 1" rims (has anyone got these still?), I don't think you'll find a better tan walled tyre. Would fit perfectly on an 80s restoration.

All five tyres for £25 posted. I think the NOS one is worth that on its own.

Nick

Hi, would these fit 27x1 1/4 rims?

cheers.

Hi ernest,

The official line would probably recommend against. I can try fitting one to a 1 1/4 rim if you like.

Anyone ever tried this?

Nick

shame, as I need some nice vintage looking ones, but have just done some reading and they cant really be used on vintage rims with no bead hooks which is what I have...

if you try it and they feel fine then let me know...

looking forward to receiving my headset though mate!

cheers.

No, wouldn't work without hooks I'm afraid.
Nick

PM sent

Now sold.
Nick