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Tyre industry pioneers, Michelin has a long history. Having begun in 1889, Michelin is now the second-largest tyre manufacturer in the world after Bridgestone and larger than both Goodyear and Contineantal.

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Ukraine conflict: Michelin pausing some European production

The crisis currently unfolding in Ukraine is placing logistics and transportation in Europe under strain, and like many manufacturers, Michelin Group is facing “major” issues supplying its plants and delivering to customers. The company says it will work to “optimise operations and adapt flow management” by stopping production at some of its European plants for a few days in the coming weeks. Each site will decide specific duration and implementation.

4th March 2022/by Stephen

Michelin RoadBib doubles tyre mileage for Coast-to-Coast Recycling

Easingwold-based business Coast-to-Coast Recycling has just replaced its first set of 600/70 R30 Michelin RoadBibs, that were fitted on a JCB Fastrac 4220, having recorded over 60,000 miles transporting waste to and from various sites across North Yorkshire. This is more than double the mileage of the previous tyre brand fitment.

24th February 2022/1 Comment/by Peter Gardner

Michelin introducing updated EvoBib

After receiving a SIMA gold medal for innovation in late 2016 for its 2-in-1 tyre, Michelin is launching a new version of the EvoBib. The upgraded Michelin EvoBib will be available from 1 April, initially in the familiar VF 710/70 R 42 and VF 600/70 R 30 sizes suited to tractors between 200 and 300 hp, however Michelin intends to expand the range in 2023 by adding new dimensions for more powerful tractors.

24th February 2022/1 Comment/by Stephen

Conti SportContact 7 ‘sets benchmark’ in Tyre Reviews UUHP tyre test

Tyre comparison website Tyre Reviews has put ten popular tyres for performance cars to the test, making the brand-new Continental SportContact 7 a winner in its first outing on the independent assessment circuit. Reviewer Jonathan Benson fitted the ten tyre combinations to a BMW-powered Toyota Supra in sizes 255/35 R19 (front) and 275/35 R19 (rear) for the test, which he conducted over nine disciplines at Conti’s Contidrom facility. Given that the tyre was proven at the circuit, and is at least 12 months newer than any other product in this test, it is perhaps a little unsurprising that the SportContact 7 prevailed, but with reasonably comfortable first-place finishes in the dry and wet handling and braking tests, Tyre Reviews concludes that the tyre sets “a new standard for the UUHP segment.”

21st February 2022/by Andrew

Back in line with 2019 levels: Michelin publishes full-year 2021 results

Company News, International News

Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin (the Michelin Group) delivered segment operating income of 2,966 million euros and a margin of 12.5 per cent, which was “back in line with 2019”, according to the company. Specifically, Sales rose by 16.3 per cent to 23,795 million euros and segment operating income stood at 2,966 million euros.

15th February 2022/by Chris

Michelin introduces City Extra for commuter bikes

A new Michelin tyre aims to satisfy demand in two-wheeler commuter markets around the world. The Michelin City Extra is available in dimensions that suit scooters, step-throughs and small motorcycles, and replaces both the Michelin City Pro and City Grip Pro ranges.

3rd February 2022/by Stephen

Michelin announces new generation of summer car tyres

MICHELIN 2021 - Florent GIFFARD

Michelin has announced the launch of its fifth generation Pilot Sport and the upgraded Primacy 4+. The new summer tyres represent the manufacturer’s newest solutions for the ultra-high performance and touring segments, following up multi-award winning predecessors. Both tyres are designed to deliver on Michelin’s efforts to decrease the environmental impact of its tyres by increasing the longevity of the tyres’ key safety performance characteristics.

28th January 2022/by Andrew

Big names committed to The Tire Cologne

International News

After a four-year absence, The Tire Cologne is preparing to make a comeback in May. Continental, Falken, Hankook, Michelin and Pirelli have already signed up as exhibitors. Show organiser Koelnmesse and conceptual sponsor the German Tyre Retail and Vulcanisation Trade Association (BRV) discussed their plans at a digital press conference this morning.

26th January 2022/by Stephen

The 2,500-mile tyre: Bugatti recalls Chiron Pur Sport

International News

Bugatti produced just 60 examples of the Chiron Pur Sport and fitted each and every one of these 1,500 hp, 217 mph hypercars with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres. Michelin supplies the semi-slick to Bugatti in the front axle size 285/30 R20 (99Y) and rear size 355/25 R21 (107Y). But after Bugatti observed cracks on the rear tyres fitted to a prototype Pur Sport, it is notifying owners to return their vehicles.

25th January 2022/by Stephen

Michelin YieldBib deliver twice the life for Grigg-Aggri

Product News, UK News

Cornwall-based contractor Grigg-Agri has invested in another set of VF 420/85 R34 Michelin YieldBib tyres for its two Bateman RB35 sprayers after the original equipment rubber lasted twice as long as the tyres it had run in the past. The two sprayers are used to support a wide range of arable crops across the county, clocking up significant mileage on country roads as they travel between farms.

24th January 2022/by Peter Gardner

WISAMO: Ship to test Michelin’s inflatable sail

Company News, International News

If you weren’t aware that Michelin has developed a system of sails for larger boats and ships, then you’re not alone. But it has indeed, and presented an automated, telescopic, inflatable wing sail system that can be fitted on both merchant ships and pleasure craft at the 2021 Movin’On event. The Wing Sail Mobility (WISAMO) system will soon be installed on a ConRo vessel sailing between Spain and the UK.

14th January 2022/by Stephen

Michelin preparing to drive on the Moon

Company News, International News

One giant leap for Michelin. The French tyre maker has taken on the challenge to develop an airless tyre to equip the future Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV). It is working on this project in conjunction with the team formed by Northrop Grumman within the framework of a tender from NASA last November. The aim for the Michelin R&D teams is to make a tyre capable of resisting the extreme conditions at the lunar pole in order to explore the lunar surface and allow a sustainable presence on the Moon in 2025, and ultimately on Mars.

14th January 2022/by Stephen

Tyre particulate study heaps praise on Michelin

Comparative tests typically evaluate the way tyres perform day-to-day, and the wider environmental impact of tyre use doesn’t get much of a look-in. German motoring association ADAC is rectifying this by examining tyres’ contribution to the problem of microplastic emissions. It looked at almost 100 products in total.

13th January 2022/by Stephen

Michelin’s Vincentelli appointed CEO of Allopneus

Following its 100 per cent acquisition by the Michelin Group, French online tyre firm Allopneus has a new chief executive officer. Michel Vincentelli succeeds Mathieu Blaise, who launched the Allopneus site in 2004 together with father Didier and brother Antoine.

11th January 2022/by Stephen

Unlikely to harm competition – regulator approves Michelin’s Allopneus acquisition

Company News, International News

French competition regulator the Autorité de la concurrence has approved the Michelin Group’s move to acquire sole control over French tyre e-tailer Allopneus SAS and its subsidiaries. In a statement published on 28 December, the Autorité said it cleared the deal unconditionally in the belief that it is “not likely to harm competition.”

11th January 2022/by Stephen