
Michelin's Infamous TRX Was Way More Clever Than You Realize - Road & Track
Dec 8, 2023 · TRX production began in 1975, and the tire was soon used as factory fitment for a number of performance and luxury cars. Prominent early adopters were the Ferrari 512BB, Alpine A310, Peugeot...
Making The Best of the TRX – Denis Goleszny’s BMW E23 735i
Built to follow the E3 “Bavaria” sedan alongside the E12 5-series, the E23 introduced a new tier of driver-centric luxuries including power front seats with heaters, reclining rear seats, power windows, power mirrors, in-car telephone technology, built-in CAN Display, and extended leather trimmings. All of these items combined with a ...
Michelin TRX: The ultimate guide - Car Classic
We review the history of Michelin TRX metric sizes, why it was created, its peculiarities and which sizes are currently for sale.
Opinion 88M6 - New Michelin TRX 240/45VR415 or Wheel Swap …
Apr 12, 2022 · The TRX option is a bummer as the tire tech is OLD, even if the rubber is new. Unless you are entering the car into concours events I think the TRX is obsolete. If you are more concerned about performance and safety vs originality, Id say the 16/17" wheel replacement would be the wiser choice.
The Bizarre Michelin TRX Was The Betamax of Tires, But Sadly I'm …
Aug 2, 2023 · They appear to disappear from the Mustang options lists by 1985, and Autocar’s June 1986 road test of the Mondial 3.2 shows the tires as being TRX, possibly due to Ferrari using whatever was laying around in the factory to build cars.
Automotive History: Michelin's TRX Tire-Reinventing The Radial …
Dec 17, 2022 · TRX tires were used by a number of European manufacturers, including BMW, Audi, Citroen, Peugeot, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Renault, Saab and possibly others. Ford of course, adopted them not only in Europe, but made a major push with them in the US, during the late seventies and early eighties.
Why the Michelin TRX Tire Technology was Ahead of its Time
Sep 10, 2019 · Some European automakers like BMW held on for longer, BMW dropped its TRX option in the mid-1990s. Due to Michelin no longer offering TRX tires in its tire lineup today, it has become more difficult for classic car owners with TRX wheels to buy replacement tires.
Capsule Review: 1984 BMW 733i (5-Speed) - The Truth About Cars
Oct 15, 2011 · A slightly de-powered 256-horsepower variant of the M1 six-cylinder found a home in the M5 and M6, and BMW won the race to put a twelve-cylinder in a German luxury car with the E32 750il. It was all uphill from there.
Michelin TRX - Wikipedia
TRX tires were available either as standard or optional equipment on certain models of European makes such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Citroën, Peugeot, Ford, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Renault, and SAAB.
What's the probelm with TRX wheels? - Bimmerforums.com
Jul 16, 2006 · TRX wheels in 415mm will only handle 415 TRX tires. 16" wheels (even if they look the same) will only handle 16" tires and the same goes for 15". The wheels that you posted WITHOUT TIRES are marked TRX390 and show the special bead design that …