HANOVER, Germany — Group Michelin has developed a "light particle" analysis system that it claims will help it advance the study of tire road wear particles (TRWP), the tiny debris generated by the ...

Perhaps the most important wear items in your car are the tires that keep it planted to the ground. With vehicles getting bigger and heavier—especially electric cars—tires are wearing out more quickly ...

The tire maker Michelin provides original-equipment tires for seven out of 10 EVs sold in the U.S. And yet it acknowledges that EV drivers shouldn’t be buying as many tires as they are. It’s a ...

MUNICH—Resistance to wear and the generation of rubber-particle emissions are now key performance criteria for tire manufacturers—as evidenced by recent announcements from Michelin and Sumitomo Rubber ...

Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia pointed out a significant issue with his Michelin tire that led to a sudden decline in his pace during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Although he was able to regain some ...

The extra weight and big torque of electric vehicles mean that their tires wear out significantly faster than traditional combustion vehicles. However, EV buyers feel like they weren’t warned about ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Among the many symbols and features on your tire, one of the markings you're probably most familiar with is the tread wear indicators. Tread ...