When thinking of
premium tyre brands, it can be argued that two of the first brands that come to mind is both Michelin and Continental.
Both tyre manufacturers have specialised in tyre innovation and development since the 19th century, establishing themselves as two of the best tyre brands out there today.
This has been cemented through their top quality tyre models being designed with some of the industries’ top tyre technologies and designs.
So how do these two leading
tyre brands matchup? That’s what we’re going to cover in this article today.
Michelin Overview
Michelin has been a leading tyre manufacturer for over 100 years, starting out as a company all the way back in 1889.
The French tyre brand has innovated for decades through the production of some of the most sought after tyre models on the market.
Their production of many tyre types such as car tyres,
bike tyres, and truck tyres has highlighted the manufacturer’s versatility in the creation of premium tyres.
It’s not just the tyre industry in which Michelin have ventured into – their ‘Michelin Stars’ has been revered as one of the most prestigious accolades a restaurant can receive.
But let’s focus on their tyre production.
Technological advancements has been at the forefront of Michelin’s 21st century tyre development. Key tyre technologies Michelin develop their tyres with consist of:
- P-Edge – Featured on all-season and winter tyres, constructed to help the tyre’s grooves increase volume as the tyre starts to wear and increases edge density of the tyre. This improves grip in snowy driving conditions.
- Dynamic Response Technology –
Developed to optimise steering responsiveness of a tyre, enhancing reactivity and driving precision on wet roads.
- Zero Pressure (ZP) – This
run flat technology allows you to drive up to 50 miles at 50 mph. The Zero Pressure technology helps motorists in the case of a hazardous road incident that results in a tyre losing all air pressure and still being able to drive a limited distance until a tyre change is needed.
- MaxTouch – Michelin’s MaxTouch technology enhances the tread life of a tyre, increasing longevity. This is due to the likes of acceleration, braking, and cornering forces being evenly distributed, giving owners maximum use out of the tyre.
These are just a few of Michelin’s technology that has been adapted over the years, with each of these being equipped on various Michelin tyre models.
