While it’s not possible to re-invent the wheel, although Michelin have re-invented the tyre. They have re-named the car tyres as tweels so maybe we will all be asking for tweel in the future! Michelin have been working on the tweel for many years, in fact they first showed the public in 2006. The tweel is […]
We understand with your time being so valuable, that you may not have time to come and visit one of our authorised tyre fitting centres. This is why we have decided to offer a mobile tyre fitting van service. The van will pre-bookable in hourly time slots and will have stock of your chosen tyre. This is […]
Tyre pressures – do they really make any difference? Well, surprisingly lots! Fuel economy, tyre wear, superior handling, reduced braking distances, reduced CO2 emissions and reduced chance of aquaplaning. These are obviously important to everybody from owners of vehicles with 4×4 tyres to car and van tyres. So first things first, how do you know what the correct tyre pressures […]
Michelin, who have been making tyres for well over a 100 years, have launched a new tyre. Over the last 100 years they have created new tyre technologies for each specific tyre sector, so rest assured if you are looking at car tyres, van tyres, 4×4 tyres or even tyres for your bicycle, Michelin will be able to […]
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Michelin believes the launch of Primacy 3 car tyres in February 2012 will begin a “whole new era in road safety”. This bold assertion is based on the fact that the research and behavioural analyses that they carried out when developing the successor to the Primacy HP have revealed some unexpected safety-related facts. The study […]
Published: | in Michelin tyres, Tyre News | Comments Off on Michelin’s new longer lasting Energy tyre
Michelin have produced new car tyres which promise to be longer lasting and offer improved fuel efficiency as well as shorter braking distances. The Michelin Energy XM2 car tyre last 20 per cent longer than its the Energy XM1. Intended for use with a variety of sized vehicles, the Energy XM2 comes in 14, 15 […]
Tyre manufacturer Michelin have announced the introduction of three new motorcycle tyre ranges to be released in 2012. These track-oriented tyres will replace the current line-up for slick and rain conditions, as well as providing an improved racing Power tyre. First up in the 2012 track portfolio, we have the Power Cup, a tyre developed […]
Michelin’s Energy Saver tyres provide great all-season performance, even in the wet. The new generation 100% silica-based compound almost completely replaces the carbon black, making these green tyres much better for the environment, and for your car. The benefits of Energy Saver tyres include: Less fuel used Greater safety on wet roads Improved wet braking […]