Michelin connects tires and cars

Tires, the only link between a car and the road, play a central role in vehicle safety and performance.

Michelin takes this interaction to an unprecedented level with connected solutions dedicated to tires. Combining expertise and innovation, the group transforms tires into true data carriers to enhance safety, driving experience, and environmental impact.

In the era of connected and electric cars, Michelin relies on solutions that optimize tire management through precise analysis of data from the vehicle or integrated sensors. Advanced algorithms, such as SmartWear and SmartLeak, enable predictive maintenance. For example, SmartWear monitors tire wear and predicts end of life, while SmartLeak detects slow leaks long before they affect safety. These innovations extend tire life, reduce rolling resistance, and minimize ecological footprint.

Advantages for electric cars

The unique characteristics of electric vehicles, such as increased weight and instant torque, heighten the importance of optimal tire management. Michelin addresses these challenges by offering suitable connected solutions. Optimized tire pressure improves range, while wear prediction maximizes energy efficiency. Connected tires thus ensure optimal grip and a smooth driving experience, even in the most demanding conditions.

Michelin combines more than a century of expertise in vehicle dynamics with digital technologies to offer easy-to-integrate solutions, regardless of vehicle brands or architectures. The flexibility and precision of these solutions make them essential for automakers.

By connecting tires to cars, Michelin paves the way for safer, more sustainable, and smarter mobility. This concentration of know-how shows that tires are no longer just mechanical components but key players in the automotive revolution.

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