Premium tyre brand

Michelin Tyres

French engineering, benchmark wet grip and long tread life.

Wet gripLong mileageEV fitmentsAll-season
Origin

France

Founded

1889

HQ

Clermont-Ferrand, France

About Michelin

Michelin is one of the world's most decorated tyre manufacturers, repeatedly placing top-three across independent summer, winter and EV tyre tests. Pilot Sport and CrossClimate ranges are first-choice fitments on premium German, Italian and British marques.

Why drivers choose Michelin

Class-leading wet grip

Pilot Sport 5 and Primacy 4+ consistently top wet-braking tests in ADAC, AutoBild and Tyre Reviews.

Long tread life

Silica compounds and Michelin's EverGrip technology deliver high mileage without falling off a cliff late in life.

True all-season option

CrossClimate 2 carries the 3PMSF snowflake mark and is genuinely usable from -10 °C to +30 °C in UK conditions.

EV-ready fitments

Pilot Sport EV and e·Primacy reduce rolling resistance and cabin noise on heavy electric vehicles.

Signature Michelin ranges

The model families we recommend asking suppliers for when you quote Michelin.

RangeBest for
Pilot Sport 5 / 4S / Cup 2Performance & track
Primacy 4+ / e·PrimacyPremium touring & EV
CrossClimate 2All-season, UK winters
Pilot Alpin 5 / Alpin 6Premium winter
Latitude / Pilot Sport SUVSUV & 4x4

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Michelin tyres — frequently asked questions

Are Michelin tyres worth the extra cost?

Independent group tests routinely place Michelin in the top three for wet braking, dry handling and mileage, so the premium typically pays back in tread life and safety margin over budget tyres.

Which Michelin tyre is best for UK weather?

CrossClimate 2 is the UK favourite — a true all-season with the 3PMSF snowflake marking, so it handles wet, cold and occasional snow without swapping to winters.

Does Michelin make EV tyres?

Yes — Pilot Sport EV (performance) and e·Primacy (touring) are engineered for the extra weight and torque of electric vehicles, with reduced rolling resistance to protect range.

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