Michelin’s TB5 tyre was developed in period as a semi-slick, tarmac rally tyre, part of its TB range of road legal competition tyres. Carrying less tread than the intermediate TB15, it is ‘E’ marked and road-legal. It is aimed primarily at rear-wheel drive classic rally cars, and is available in 2 different compounds. These are indicated by ‘F’ (front tyre compound) and ‘R’ (rear tyre compound).

Its unique pattern, and very aggressive stance make it an ideal, and period-correct tyre for many performance cars from the 1960s to the 80s including the Porsche 911 and Lancia Stratos. The TB5’s sizing marks are race/rally derived so for clarity we have put the closest standard size in brackets. If in doubt, please contact us to confirm appropriate sizing and fitments.

This 20/53-13 (245/40VR13) size Michelin TB5 F is an ideal front tyre for high-performance versions of: Opel Kadette GTE (Group 2); Ford Escort RS (Group 2), Ford Capri RS2600 (Group 1); BMW 2002 (Group 2); Volkswagen Golf GTi (Group 2), Sunbeam Lotus (Group 2).

Radial tubeless tyre - road-legal race. Semi-slick for the ultimate performance on dry tarmac

Special order tyre. Delivery will take up to 12 days, as these tyres are despatched from the manufacturer to ensure they are from recent production stock.