Thread: Michelin tires XZL, XPC, XCL, XS 750-16 ?

Originally Posted by simmo

Hi I was trying to find out about the Michelin LT tube type tyres 750-16, the Michelin website doesn't show them, but I'm sure they're still available in one form or another. ( I appreciate a catalog or link)

My original wheels had Michelin XS type, I found them a very tough and long lasting tyre.

I'm looking got to replace them with a LT type, probably Michelin, but would be happy to have a recommendation for a substitute.
My reading on the forums suggests that Dunlop super gripper, Bridgestone 693 AT, or "super diggers", Olympic overlander etc might be substitutes, ( fitted on Toyota land cruisers i think)
Maybe the Michelin are still supplied on new defenders 130 and someone wants to get rid of a set.

I have a set of tubed 750-16 MT (Hankooks) for local trips where its expected to be muddy, and I use a set of tubeless 235/85 AT Pirelli scorpions for general offroad, beach and road work.

I want to stick with tube type for a desert trip so I can change the tubes and tires myself. thanks for your advice simmo

I bought a set of 7.5R16 XZL's late last year no problems at all. They were even on special at the time. $270 fitted

Originally Posted by bacicat

If you want a bargain, the Dunlop Grippers can be had brand new second hand off Toyotas for about $150 each. New price is around $240. There are quite a few around when you start looking. I'm about to buy 5 for my series 3.

Whereabouts is this happening bacicat?

Beau repairers last time I was looking offered take offs for $200 fitted and balanced. They were the japaneses pattern as well, not the f pattern.

Finally got some time to call around during normal hours and found that Jax where able to source XZL 7.50 R16 easily. If your still looking for these try them, as I was able to get 6 for $234 each. Might be worth to have a chat to them.

Bvc, is that fitted and balanced?

Bernd, the XZLs sound like a good deal at that price even if tubes and fitting are extra. I was briefly in Brisbane but didn't have time to get the tyres, I'll do it next time, I think i need to clean up the rims inside first as well , they might be a bit corroded in there, the standard rims look good on the outside though. thnaks for the tip about Jax , cheers simmo

For the $239 they are fitted and balanced. I got six as they are going onto the off road steel wheel set I have. I definitely don't plan to keep them on for around town, especially since the missus drives the Deef around town more than me and dislikes it in rain... It must get her feet wet when she drives

After quick chat with Jax and they are able to easily source Michelin tires. They are one of their main brands above the others they deal with. If you have a Jax local anywhere they should be able to help arrange Michelin's.

For the XZL's they don't have them on hand but will get them in for you. They are all from the same manufacture date too and not found from here or there as one company said they could do to source them for me... Though if you are a bit far out, I got some advice to ask industrial tires shops they should also be able to source these.

Only thing I forgot to ask was if they could get them in the 235/85 R16 version.

Cheers
James