- Industry: Automotive
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Tyres that deliver a measure of traction on snow and ice without sacrificing dry performance driving capabilities.
Industry:Automotive
Tyres that provide a good balance of traction in rain or snow with good tread life and a comfortable, quiet ride.
Industry:Automotive
Indicates the tire’s ability to provide a balance of traction in wet, dry, and winter conditions.
Industry:Automotive
An extremely dangerous situation where water builds up in front of the tyres resulting in the tyres losing contact with the road surface. At this point, the vehicle is skimming on the water surface and is completely out of control. Also called hydroplaning.
Industry:Automotive
A synthetic fabric used in some tyres that is (pound-for-pound) stronger than steel.
Industry:Automotive
Different tread patterns featured on either side of the tread that enhance and optimise performance for both wet and dry handling. The inside shoulder has more grooves for water evacuation and massive tread blocks on the outside shoulder make for maximum handling.
Industry:Automotive
The state in which a tyre and wheel spin with all their weight distributed equally. To correct an imbalance, a trained mechanic will add weights on the interior or exterior of the wheel.
Industry:Automotive
Michelin® BAZ Technology™ uses spiral-wrapped nylon strips applied in the tread area atop the steel belts at zero degrees. BAZ Technology™ opposes centripetal forces that can cause tyre distortion at high speeds1. BAZ Technology™ optimises high-speed handling and durability.
Industry:Automotive
The section of the tyre that sits on the wheel. Inside, there is a round hoop of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by body ply cords, that clamps the tyre firmly against the wheel rim.
Industry:Automotive
