Top 10 Michelin Tires

This tire is deservedly considered one of the best in the Michelin summer tire range due to its ability to maintain performance, regardless of the degree of tread wear. The tire has a low rolling resistance (economical), demonstrates excellent handling and a short braking distance. The composition of the rubber compound contains polymer additives with unique properties that provide more effective tread grip with the road.

The drawing of the central part, which is responsible for the accuracy of maneuvering, has a directional character. Improved drainage from the contact patch through arcuate channels allows you not to slow down on wet road sections, literally draining the asphalt under the wheel. All these features of the MICHELIN Primacy 4 are multiplied by the high wear resistance of the tire and the low level of acoustic noise.

MICHELIN Latitude Tour HP – popular quality tires for SUVs (crossovers) of medium and large sizes. The authority of this tire is confirmed at least by the fact that they are installed by default on Porsche Cayenne cars.First of all, this is a comfortable and silent rubber. Latitude Tour HP allows you to improve vehicle handling, not feel the rut and small bumps. The rubber compound "Terrain-proof compound", according to the developers, should provide a high level of wear resistance. Although, in practice, there are complaints from drivers about premature wear of rubber. In other matters, this may indicate improper use of the tires, or a factory defect.

Advantages, according to user reviews:

• Silent
• Not afraid of a rut
• Confidently keeps the road in the rain and the first snow
• Comfortable and soft

Flaws:

• Pebbles often get stuck in the tread
• High price

Summer tires MICHELIN Energy Saver Plus belong to the line of fuel-efficient tires of the fifth generation. Although the profile of this tire has been increased by 10% for even greater safety and better traction, fuel consumption has not been affected. It was even possible to reduce it thanks to the laying of a special layer, the material of which significantly reduces rolling resistance. The use of Eco N Grip technology made it possible to introduce fixing elements into rubber at the molecular level, which had the best effect on the duration of the operational life of the wheel, which was confirmed by the test results.

MICHELIN Energy Saver Plus tires are confident enough on any road surface thanks to a well-defined asymmetric tread pattern and an enlarged contact patch. Sharp maneuvering on dry roads and braking on wet roads demonstrate the high performance of this Michelin model.

Michelin Super Sport tires are specially designed for better handling when driving at top speeds. She became the record holder for the minimum braking time from a speed of 300 km / h, at a competition held in Sweden. Also, this rubber is distinguished by the best technical characteristics, which are provided by the Twaron composite used in its production. This ultra-strong yet lightweight synthetic material is used in aerospace applications due to its unique properties.

The production of MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport tires is based on advanced technology, in which the tire tread is asymmetric and consists of two parts with different rubber compounds. At the same time, one of the parties is responsible for the confident behavior of the car on a dry road, and the other - on a wet road. Thanks to this, MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport tires can be used on racetracks with the most difficult sections. According to the results of the test conducted by the Australian edition of Motor in 2016, these tires took an honorable third place in the overall standings.

Latitude Sport 3 is a quality premium tire for owners of high-speed crossovers like the BMW X5 / X6 and Porsche Macan.Differs in the increased wear resistance due to use in a design of a double framework. The innovative composition of the rubber compound, and enlarged drainage channels provide confident grip on wet surfaces and reduce the braking distance (by an average of 2.7 m, according to the manufacturer). Tires are soft, quiet, provide excellent handling and directional stability. Recommended!

Advantages, according to user reviews:

• No rutting
• Silent
• durable
• Soft
• Beautiful tread pattern

Minuses:

• There are complaints about the deterioration of grip properties in the off-season (at temperatures from 0 to +5)
• No guard rails
• High price

"Michelin pilot sport 4" – one of the best tires to install on a sports car. These are popular tires, in the manufacture of which Formula 1 technologies were used. It was on the first tires of the series (Michelin Pilot Sport) that a world record was set in the maximum speed of the car. Then Bugatti Veyron managed to disperse to space 400 km/h.

The key advantages of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 are precise and confident handling on dry surfaces (Bi-Compound technology) and increased wear resistance. As most owners note, even aggressive driving does not affect tire wear much. High precision control at high speeds is ensured by a directional tread pattern and an aramid-nylon layer (Dynamic response technology).

Fans of SUVs and off-road competitions have appreciated the capabilities of the MICHELIN 4x4 O/R XZL all-season tires, which have increased cross-country ability and durability. Powerful lugs and a decent tread depth guarantee overcoming any obstacles. Self-cleaning of the tread from dirt when driving on eroded ground or a swamp is provided by wide channels between massive blocks. The tire demonstrates excellent grip in the summer and off-season. In the winter season, she rows well in the snow, keeps well on a clean road, but icy areas are a real test for her.

A unique metallic compound tread compound and triple tread belt provide these Michelin off-road tires with increased resistance to damage and punctures. At the same time, they perfectly hold the road on highway asphalt (the car behaves confidently even at a speed of 160 km / h), and none of the owners even mentioned such a concept as aquaplaning - on wet roads, handling and braking distance indicators remain at a high level.

Latitude Cross is a popular tire for SUVs and SUVs. They are ideal if the car is used approximately 65% ​​on the highway and 35% off-road.This is the best option for those who live in the city and prefer to go to nature, cottages, etc. on weekends. MICHELIN Latitude Cross feel great on dry and wet pavement, and at the same time do not lose their grip on the ground.

The curved shape of the tread blocks makes the tire less noisy, and the special Terrain-proof compound, coupled with the traditional two-layer carcass for the Latitude series, made it possible to achieve high wear resistance. Numerous user reviews also speak of high abrasion resistance. The all-terrain properties of the tire are given out by its aggressive tread pattern, a large degree of siping, a lot of grooves and cuts. This provides good cross-country ability, no slippage during sharp acceleration and tenacity even on slippery, icy roads, despite the non-summer purpose.

The tire, released in 2017, has successfully demonstrated its performance in various conditions. It has a symmetrical directional pattern and provides excellent handling on winter roads. A large number of drainage channels allows you to maintain a confident grip on icy slurry even at high speeds. This is facilitated by a well-thought-out configuration of sipes that compensate for the pressure on the tread blocks.

Owners also note good stability on ice, but at the same time, one should not forget about the absence of spikes and the large inert mass of the car, controlling their actions on such difficult areas.On top of that, these Michelin tires have low noise levels and excellent directional stability (the MICHELIN Pilot Alpin 5 is hard to skid), and in terms of road behavior (handling and braking), it is almost indistinguishable from summer tires.

Last year's novelty from Michelin is strikingly different from its predecessors and adequately demonstrated its performance in harsh winter conditions. Rubber provides excellent vehicle handling on ice and slush, has a strong sidewall and moderate noise level. Optimized tread block placement (using computer simulation) and a record number of studs (250!) make the MICHELIN X-Ice North 4 the most efficient winter road tyre.

Steel tips are evenly distributed over the entire tread surface and are shaped to mimic professional rally studs. The directional pattern in the center of the tread holds well on any road, and the side reinforced ridges demonstrate effective braking, both on bare asphalt and on ice. Separately, the frost resistance of the new Michelin should be noted - low temperatures do not affect the performance of the tire, since the components of the rubber compound retain the elasticity of the tread down to -65 ° C.