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

[nammonk]

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

 

[ernest]

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

cheers.

 

[nammonk]

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

 

[ernest]

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.

 

[nammonk]

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

 

[eastsidebikes]

PM sent

 

[nammonk]

Now sold.
Nick