MICHELIN AND THE RADIAL TYRE

This short article discusses the history of the development of Michelin radial tires, from the filing of the patent application for steel braced radial tires in Paris on June 14, 1946 to the launching of the MX Series in 1983. Initial study centered on rolling resistance, which continues to be of paramount importance. The current Michelin range is the product of continuous development and the tightest control at every stage of manufacture. New ideas are being tested constantly, with the prime objective being to give the user the very best in quality and value for money without sacrificing safety.

• Corporate Authors:

  Southern Africa Commercial Travellers Association

  Box 828
  Cape Town,   South Africa 
• Authors:
  • Rogers, C
• Publication Date: 1983

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 4-7
• Serial:
  • On the Road
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Southern Africa Commercial Travellers Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Development; History; Manufacturing; Quality control; Radial ply tires; Research; Rolling resistance; Safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Quality; Research and development
• Old TRIS Terms: Radial tires
• Subject Areas: History; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00387735
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-036 406
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 30 1984 12:00AM