Michelin Tires
As one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world, Michelin has earned their reputation as a trusted household name. Serving customers with a wide variety of tires for all types of vehicles, Michelin is a great choice whether you drive on the streets, highways, or off-road. Try the Michelin Defender for a comfortable riding experience in a mini-van, family car or passenger vehicle. These tires are great for those who experience mild winters, providing excellent wet and dry traction all year round. For those eco-enthusiasts, try the Michelin Energy LX4 for your passenger car or minivan. Enjoy the benefits of fuel efficiency along with a smooth ride in all types of weather. A great option for street or sport trucks is the Latitude Diamaris, offering great stability at high speeds for luxury sport utility vehicles.
The Michelin Defender is a standard all season touring tire that was made for a variety of vehicles including small crossover vehicles, family cars and minivans. These tires provide a comfortable drive while providing confident steering and traction in all weather. Made for use in dry and wet weather these tires are a great choice for those who live in areas where there are mild winters with no snow. The Michelin DEFENDER replaces the Michelin HARMONY and has all its features plus more. This tire meets Michelin’s Green-X low rolling resistance objectives which mean that the tire will actually improve the fuel efficiency of any car that they are installed on. The tire is an extra-long wear tire that provides comfortable driving to consumers in all seasons. Tread compound is made with a silica based material molded into a mild asymmetric tread pattern. It provides excellent traction across a range of ambient temperatures and in a number of different driving conditions. These tires feature Michelin IntelliSipe Technology which promotes the rigidity of the tread block. This in turn reduces the wear rate of the tread and the rolling resistance which is what improves the fuel efficiency of the car that has these installed.
The Michelin’s Defender LTX M/S is a Highway All-Season light truck tire designed for drivers of sport utility vehicles, pickups, and vans as well as shuttles and chassis cab vehicles, and commercial vans that use durable light truck sizes. Designed to deliver optimum performance, the Defender LTX M/S tire combines all-season traction in all weather conditions including light snow and offers a smooth and noiseless ride. The new Defender LTX M/S is a replacement for the popular Michelin LTX M/S2 tire. Although they share the same efficient tread design, the Defender LTX M/S is a stronger and more durable tire designed to meet rigorous demands of newer trucks. Using the innovative Michelin Evertread compound, Michelin designed the Defender LTX M/S tire to deliver improved performance in tougher conditions. The Defender LTX M/S features a symmetric tread pattern of sturdy independent tread blocks with solid 3-D Active sipes that provide all-season grip on wet and dry road surfaces. The four wide circumferential grooves, multiple horizontal channels and open shoulder slits support water evacuation from beneath the footprint, offering improved wet grip and stopping capability. Michelin’s MaxTouch Construction makes the LTX M/S an eco-friendly tire that delivers better rubber-to-road contact, which promotes dependable traction and extended wear by dispensing even distribution of braking, cornering when driving at high speeds. The inner structure of the tire consists of identical steel belts, which provide the strength and stability needed to manage heavy loads. NOTE: The Defender LTX M/S Highway All-Season does not bear the mountain/snowflake symbol, and does not meet the requirement of a severe snow traction tire
The LXT M/S2 is a symmetric tread design with independent tread blocks which deliver all season traction on dry roads and in inclement weather with it’s high density 3-D Active Sipes. This tire delivers a smooth, quiet ride with traction in all seasons with dry, wet, wintery conditions as well as light snow.
Michelin Primacy MXM4- the all-weather tire developed for luxury cars and sedans. Offering a smooth ride, excellent handling and safety in inclement weather. Primacy MXM4 supports an internal structure that includes twin steel belts reinforced by a unique spiral-wrapped polymide cord, stabilizing the tread area to improve treadwear, handling and high-speed capability. Michelin’s MXM4 offers the smooth ride that is expected in luxury cars like Acura, Mercedes, and Audis. Michelin Primacy offers amazing handling and year-round all-season traction, even at low temperatures. Tested to stop up to 29’ shorter in wet conditions than the competition. Circumferential grooves force water from under the tire’s footprint reducing the risk of hydroplaning. Michelin’s 3-D Variable Thickness Sipe Technology creates aggressive edges to improve wet and wintertime traction. Primacy MXM4 include a 55,000 mile limited warranty for H-V-rated sizes, 45,000 mile limited warranty for W-rated sizes. Due to their low rolling resistance, Primacy HP offers superior energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions, considered among the highest in efficiency in the market. Michelin strives to manufacture tires that offer a positive contribution toward fuel efficiency and the global environment. With the application of the Green X symbol, you can be assured your tires have these characteristics without compromising on traction and treadwear. As always these offer the Michelin trademark of long wear, safety and competitive performance.
As Michelin’s ultra-high performance all-season tire, the Pilot Sport AS 3 offers the low profile and high speed durability that high end sports car drivers are looking for. The Pilot Sport AS 3 is one of the highest rated performance tires available on the market. This extremely versatile tire offers unbelievable grip and handling in most conditions including dry, wet, and light snow making it a truly versatile tire. The Pilot Sport AS 3 is created from Michelin’s one of a kind Helio compound for increased traction at low temperatures and on slick wet roads. With Michelin’s asymmetrical tread design and circumferential grooves, the Pilot Sport AS 3 is nearly immune to hydroplaning and has the enhanced traction drivers need for quick and responsive braking when necessary.
MICHELIN’S PILOT SPORT A/S 3+ IS ONE OF MICHELIN’S MOST ADAPTABLE ALL SEASON OPTIONS. IT OFFERS RELIABLE TRACTION IN DRY CONDITIONS, WET CONDITIONS, AND EVEN IN LIGHT SNOW. THIS TIRE IS AN ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRE WITH A VARIABLE CONTACT PATCH THAT ENSURES YOUR TIRES WILL HAVE GREAT CORNERING ABILITY AND UNPARALLELED STOPPING DISTANCE IN BOTH RAIN AND SNOW. ALONG WITH GREAT PERFORMANCE, THESE TIRES ALSO DELIVER GREAT WEAR LIFE. MICHELIN GUARANTEES THAT THEY WILL LAST A FULL 45,000 MILES. THESE TIRES’ CENTER GROOVES AND 3D SIPES PROVIDE EASY WATER EVACUATION, AND BITING EDGES TO GRIP IN SNOWY CONDITIONS. THESE TIRES TRULY LIVE UP TO THEIR ALL SEASON TITLE WITHOUT TAKING AWAY FROM THEIR ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE CATEGORY.
The Michelin Premier LTX is a Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tire designed for pick-up trucks, light-duty vans, crossovers and sport utility vehicles. The Premier LTX tire delivers exceptional traction when new also when worn. When compared to leading competitors the Premier LTX tire delivers a shorter stopping distance on wet roads even when worn. With the Premier LTX tire, drivers are guaranteed year round traction on icy road conditions and in light snow. The tire features advanced silica and improved sunflower-oil tread compound that increase its traction capability in wet and cold weather conditions. This compound is shaped into a symmetric tread design with continuous center rib bordered by notched shoulder blocks. The Premier LTX is Michelin’s Total Performance tire that uses advanced technologies to bring together multiple performances. Every Total Performance tire from Michelin has the capability to combine driving control, stopping power, improved fuel efficiency and enhanced traction in all weather conditions.
Michelin Pilot Super Sport tire was developed to battle the racing track with optimum racing endurance. The tire is guaranteed by the manufacturer to provide drivers with the ultimate joy of driving with this ultra-high performance tire. Years of Michelin experience, research and technology is behind this state-of-the-art tire. The tire comes with a 30,000-mile manufacturer’s limited warranty that includes standard material, quality workmanship and tread-wear/mileage. Michelin offers a novel tire for fun driving without compromising the safety of drivers. Michelin Pilot Super Sport is designed to provide a 12% edge on better handling of the vehicle and better brakes. The tire is manufactured with dual compound and ultra-high technology (Twaron belt) to ensure the stability of vehicle at high speeds. The quality and performance of tire translate in the safety of drivers and a confident builder.
The Michelin Energy Saver A/S was created to offer drivers a more fuel-efficient, all-season tire for hybrid and other high efficiency passenger cars. With the Energy Saver A/S drivers will get more out of the vehicle’s fuel economy while still maintaining the safety, versatility, and looks that are required. The Michelin Energy Saver works just as well in snow as it does on a dry road due to its unique symmetric design featuring independent tread blocks, which offer improved handling and top notch stopping power. When the roads are wet, the Energy Saver tire’s lateral and circumferential grooves will direct the water through the improved tread design to help keep the car safe and in constant contact with the road. No matter the weather, the Michelin Energy Saver A/S will deliver a quiet, smooth, and comfortable ride while enhancing the vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
The Pilot Sport All Season 4 by Michelin is the Ultra High Performance All-Season tire for those who drive high-end sports cars, sporty coupes, crossovers, performance sedans, and SUVs that are looking for an all-season tire to push the limits on performance.
Turn your performance car into a super performance car with some Michelin Pilot Sport AS+ tires. These are ultra-high performance tires suitable for all seasons. Perfect for those looking for responsive handling, a quiet ride and a luxurious look and feel. The Pilot Sport AS+ from Michelin provides precision handling that is best described as snappy. It provides excellent performance in wet weather and the treads will last long without any sacrifice. All this due to the three tread compounds with different patterns which provide superb grip in both wet and dry weather. Tires feature large directional channels which push water to the side when driving on wet roads. So no matter if you are experiencing a light shower or monsoon rains you will have excellent grip with the Pilot Sport AS+ tires from Michelin. On dry pavement the continuous center rib keeps the traction excellent. The design is created by computer so that there is the maximum amount of contact with the road while providing even wear and a solid steering. The tires resist distortion hence providing predictable and powerful handling thanks to the make-up of the interior of the tire. There you will find lightweight steel cord belts of which there are two made from high tensile steel.
The Pilot Sport 4S is Michelin's Max Performance Summer tire developed in collaboration with the most serious vehicle producers, like the Audi, the BMW, the Mercedes-Benz and the Porsche by utilizing key technologies created during the 24 hours Le Mans competition. The Pilot Sport 4S is definitely for drivers looking seriously to capitalize on the performance capability of their performance sedans, sports cars, and powerful luxury vehicles. The tire performs optimally in both dry and wet conditions. Similar to all Max Performance Summer tires, the Pilot Sport 4S tire is not recommended to be stored, serviced, nor driven in temperatures near to and below freezing, nor on ice or through the snow. The tire features an asymmetric tread design consisting of side-by-side 24 hours Le Mans-derived compounds. Outer shoulder blocks employ the use of an advanced dry-focused fusion of tread rubber to deliver better dry handling and improved braking when compared with previous tires. Inboard shoulder and center ribs feature an infused silica wet compound that offer improved wet braking. The computerized modeled 3.0 Adaptable Contact Patch optimizes an even distribution of pressure over the contact patch during turns and reduces hot areas to improve tire’s life. The pilot Sport 4S inner structure features matching steel belts protected by a spirally wound hybrid cord. This fused Aramid and nylon strap provide a lightweight, full-strength support, above the steel belts for improved handling during high-speed drives, even wear and stability. A one-ply polyester cord case stabilizes the tire’s performance for ride comfort and responsive handling. Note: Tires left open to 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) temperatures or lower, must be allowed to return slowly to temperatures of no less than 40 degrees F (5 degrees C), for a minimum of 24 hours before any flexing, which includes the adjusting of inflation pressures, fitting them on wheels or using them as support for rolling or driving a vehicle. Cold weather flexing of the specific rubber compounds used in Max Performance Summer tires can cause permanent compound cracking. Warranty does not cover compound cracking, which occurred due to improper storage or use. Replacing the tire is essential when compound cracking occurs.
The CrossClimate2 my Michelin is a Grand Touring All-Season tire for daily comfort for sedans, coupes, station wagons, crossovers and SUVs as well as combining versatile performance in wet, dry and light snow conditions.
THE MICHELIN LATITUDE HP TOUR IS A TOURING ALL SEASON LIGHT TRUCK TIRE. THE LATITUDE HP TOUR WAS CREATED FOR THE DRIVERS OF PREMIUM CROSSOVER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. MICHELIN’S LATITUDE HP TOUR TIRES ARE CREATED TO COMBINE COMFORT, HANDLING AND ALL-SEASON TRACTION, EVEN IN LIGHT SNOW. THE LATITUDE HP TOUR FEATURES AN ALL-SEASON TREAD COMPOUND AND BALANCES DRY, WET AND WINTERTIME TRACTION. THE LATITUDE HP TOUR HAS STABLE SHOULDER BLOCKS AND A CONTINUOUS CENTER RIB ENHANCE RESPONSIVENESS AND PROVIDE STABILITY. THE LATITUDE HP TOUR ALSO FEATURES WIDE CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVES THAT HELP REDUCE HYDROPLANING AND SIPES THAT ENHANCE HANDLING IN RAIN AND SNOW.
Created as Michelin’s answer for high-end sports cars, the Pilot Sports Cup 2 is a street-able track and competition tire. The Pilot Sport line of tires are created to deliver faster circuit times while offering the consistent lap performance that drivers need. As a strictly summer dry weather tire drivers will find that the Bi-compound technology with asymmetrical design gives unparalleled precision steering, adherence, and grip for tight curves and corners. The internal structure of each tire is constructed of reinforced twin steel belts and Twaron cord to create a tire that can withstand high speeds and deliver long lasting durability. Each Pilot Sport 2 tire is encased in polyester to ensure the smooth comfortable ride and responsive handling that is expected of all Michelin tires.
Michelin’s Pilot Sport PS2 is an Ultra Performance Summer tire and is a member of the Michelin Pilot line of low profile, high-speed tires. The Pilot Sport PS2 was developed initially for Original Equipment (O.E.) on several vehicle applications such as performance sedans and prominent sport cars. The Pilot Sport PS2 tire delivers a combination of excellent dry road grip, improved cornering and handling. The Pilot Sport PS2 is not designed to be driven in temperature close to freezing, on ice or through snow. The external features of the Pilot Sport PS2 consist of two dissimilar tread rubber compounds. The hybrid carbon black compound starts at the outer shoulder of the tire continuing to the inner shoulder, which is molded into an irregular design, displaying large external shoulder blocks and continuous middle center ribs that allow the tire to deliver improved handling and cornering stability. The two tread compounds are constructed particularly for their place to deliver a combination of dry and wet traction along with tight cornering and high-speed capability. The Pilot Sport PS2 has a tread design featuring wide circumferential grooves and horizontal notches that disperse water beneath the footprint for enhanced wet road grip. The interior has a tread design sustained by dual lightweight, high-tensile steel cord belts, which are further supported by separately placed nylon fibers to deliver improved resistance to distortion, steering response, improved ride quality and high-speed durability. .
The Michelin Agilis CrossClimate ensures traction in summer,snowy and rainy conditions and carries the three peak mountain snowflake symbol for extreme weather. The Michelin Agilis CrossClimate allows optimal gearing for heavier loads and reliable braking with its V-shaped directional tread design, wide grooves and full depth sipes.
The CrossClimate2 CUV is a 3-season tire by Michelin meant for crossover vehicles and medium sized SUVs. The CrossClimate 2 shows confident performance in wet and dry conditions as well as a daily drive. Plus it’s light snow traction meets industry standards for snow service requirements.
When the Pilot Sport 3 was originally designed to meet the needs of high-end performance streetcars. Despite being Michelin’s maximum performance summer tire, the Pilot Sport 3 still passes the Green X standards, and is one of the most environmentally friendly and fuel efficient tires on the market. In addition to its fuel saving capabilities, the Pilot Sport 3 does not deviate from its original intention. Michelin made sure to stay true to its legacy with long lasting durability and incredible performance standards. The Pilot Sport 3 stays strong through dry or wet conditions and features Michelin’s Green Power Compound that enhances the tire’s grip on slick wet surfaces. The unique asymmetrical tread adds further adaptability for faster response when cornering or braking in both dry and wet conditions, making the Pilot Sport 3 highly adaptable.
THE MICHELIN PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4 IS DESIGNED FOR SPORTY COUPES, PERFORMANCE SEDANS, SUVS, CROSSOVERS, AND HIGH-END SPORTS CARS THAT STRIVE TO PUSH THE LIMITS WITH THIS ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE ALL SEASON TIRE. IT OFFERS MULTIPLE LEVELS OF DRY AND WET TRACTION, EVEN LIGHT SNOW TO DELIVER ABOVE AND BEYOND EXPECTATIONS NO MATTER THE CONDITIONS.
Road safety is ensured with the new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2. The tire was specifically designed by Michelin to accommodate fast driving enthusiasts. The firm road dry grip is created with the spreading of two compounds between the exterior and interior parts of the tread. Control of vehicle in tight ends is secured with the “High Molecular Chain” technology that makes the exterior side of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 a calculated right hardness for high grip. Similarly, the interior side of the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tire is made with more hardness for greater driving and steering control. The external shoulders of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 are reinforced to offer slower wear for track longevity. The tread is 20% deeper to provide drivers with a strong grip under wet conditions and delay aquaplaning. It is a sound choice for a good driver.
ZP (zero pressure) technology is the new version of Michelin’s research and development. The tire can run flat to take the driver to safety during rough weather and road conditions. Michelin Primacy 3 ZP has new tread patterns and a new tread compound that provides maximum grip for drivers. The standard temporary extended mobility is for 50 miles at a speed of 50 mph. The tire is designed with low rolling resistance resulting in environmentally friendly emissions of CO2 gases and fuel economizing. The technology of Michelin Primacy 3 ZP is based on three fundamentals A-architecture, S-sculpture and M-materials that are the benchmarks of every tire. The tire optimizes contact with road surface. The tread design is rigid and unique tread materials are used in the manufacturing of the tire. The tire offers high speed control and durability.
The Primacy Tour A/S is engineered to deliver a enhanced driving experience on top of the all-season capabilities that include light snow traction and handling. The Primacy Tour A/S has a five-rib pattern and asymmetrical tread design that is finely tuned to deliver a low noise, refined ride that is expected in a luxury touring tire.
Michelin XPS Rib summer tires were developed for on-road commercial driving. Offering both heavy-duty load capacity and long Wear Life due to the strength of steel casing. XPS Rib radials have tread compounds that have been internally tested to provide longer lasting tires in commercial settings. XPS Rib offers longer wear and better business savings. Steel-Casing offers strength and allows retreading to increase tire life to save you money. The XPS Rib tire offers low noise, yet the traction you need on wet and dry roads. Original Equipment on many medium and heavy-duty 2WD trucks, vans and pickups. XPS Rib are not intended for near-freezing temperatures, snow or ice.
The CrossClimate2 A/W is a year-round drivability tire while maintaining long-lasting performance for drivers of passenger vehicles and small SUVs in this luxury performance tire.
The CrossClimage+ is developed to be a Grand Touring All-Season tire by Michelin for drivers looking for refined comfort on the daily commutes and city travel for sedans, coupes, station wagons, and crossover vehicles as well as reliable performance in wet and dry conditions plus light snow traction.
The CrossClimate SUV provides traction and grip for dry, wet and snow conditions with a flexible silica tread compound to maintain flexibility over a variety of temperatures making it versatile for driving in the summer and winter.
The Latitude Alpin LA2 tires by Michelin feature Helio Compound 3G (3rd generation sunflower oil-enriched compound) combined into the directional tread design and combining a center rib with independent intermediate and shoulder blocks balancing stability on dry rocks and hydroplaning resistance for wet roads, ice, snow, and slush. Stablegrip technology developed by Michelin increases tread block rigidity to enhance high speed handling as well as provide improved traction in wet and winter conditions.
Michelin’s Latitude Sport is a sport truck summer tire. The Latitude Sport tire was developed for original equipment use on some of the world's most prestigious high performance crossover and sport utility vehicles. Michelin’s Latitude Sport tire is designed to deliver the best dry and wet road traction, handling and cornering. The Latitude Sport, like all summer tires, it is not intended to be used in near freezing temperatures, in snow or on ice. Michelin’s Latitude Sport tires share the asymmetric tread pattern and dual tread compounds of Michelin’s Pilot Sport PS2 Max Performance Summer tires for passenger cars. The Latitude Sport features a hybrid silica and carbon black tread compound that begins at the tire's outboard shoulder and continues across the tread to increase dry traction where a high silica compound continues to the tire's inboard shoulder to increase wet traction. The Latitude Sport also has large outboard shoulder blocks along with continuous intermediate and center ribs that increase steering response and cornering stability. The Latitude Sport features wide circumferential grooves and lateral notches that help cycle water to enhance wet road traction. The Latitude Sport tires’ internal structure includes two high-tensile, steel cord belts that are further reinforced by individual aramid nylon hybrid filaments that resist tire distortion to provide high-speed durability and increase ride quality.
The Latitude Sport 3 is Michelin’s 3rd generation of their popular Street/Sport summer tire line. Created for high performance SUV’s and crossover vehicles the Latitude Sport 3 offers drivers the benefit of fuel efficiency and meets Michelin’s Green X low rolling resistance standards. The Michelin Latitude Sport 3 is intended for use as a true summer tire. The tire exhibit incredible dry and wet traction with the same strong handling and cornering that can be expected from Michelin. In addition to the Latitude’s other great qualities the Sport 3 features Michelin’s newly developed tread is compound molded into the unique symmetric design that offers enhanced wet grip and improved rolling resistance. Internally, the structure is reinforced to increase the high-speed durability and over-all ride stability.
The Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is a Light Truck/SUV tire by Michelin that performs in winter and snow conditions. This tire is designed for the enthusiasts of finely tuned performance trucks, crossovers and SUVs who refuse to let wintery conditions keep them from enjoying their vehicles year-round.
The Pilot Alpin PA4 by Michelin is a performance winter and snow tire designed to meet the needs of enthusiasts of ultra high performance sports cars, sedans, or coupes during freezing temperatures and wintery conditions. This tire will perform well when encountering snow-covered roads.
Michelin released the Pilot Sport Cup 2 R as a Streetable Track & Competition tire designed for those who drive supercars and sports cars who want to maximize their performance and reduce lap times.
THE MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT ZP IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE STREET TIRE WITH A REMARKABLE 30,000 MILE WARRANTY. IT OFFERS A LARGE CONTACT PATCH, PROVIDING STABLE CORNERING AND BRAKING, WITHOUT DETRACTING FROM THE COMFORTABLE RIDE THESE TIRES OFFER. MICHELIN CREATED THESE TIRES AS A MORE AFFORDABLE VERSION OF THEIR ENDURANCE RACING TIRES. UNLIKE MOST TIRES BASED ON RACING MODELS, THE WEAR LIFE AND FUEL EFFICIENCY OF THE PILOT SUPER SPORT ZP IS NEARLY UNPARALLELED AMONG ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES. THIS TIRE OFFERS STABLE TRACTION IN MOST CONDITIONS, AND DEFINITELY LIVES UP TO MICHELIN’S HIGH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
The Michelin Primacy 3 is the replacement tires for the Michelin Primacy HP. It is the preferred tire brand for European drivers and provides excellence in wet braking, dry braking and wet cornering. These tires are made with a patented compound the Michelin Primacy 3 compound and feature a special tread pattern that works to optimize grip on dry and wet road surfaces while providing shorter distances for braking. The tread block surface area of this tire will remain in contact with the road thanks to the auto blocking sipes and the new patented tread design.
Michelin launched the Primacy 4 as a Premium Touring Summer tire developed for passenger cars. The name Primacy describes the state of being first in order, rank, and importance. The largest tire manufacturer in the world strives to live up to this definition by demonstrating their premium range of passenger car tires.
The Primacy Tour A/S is designed to deliver a driving experience to exceed industry standards in addition to all-season capabilities even in light snow. The Primacy Tour A/S has a five-rib pattern and asymmetric tread finely tuned to provide the low noise and refined ride expected in a luxury touring tire.
The new X-ice Snow tire by Michelin will provide the necessary traction to overcome the extreme conditions of winter through innovation that supports the unique characteristics of a winter tire. The use of the contact patch provides optimal grip performance in ice, wet, and snow conditions as well as slush performance.
