Tire tips & advice for car, suv & van Welcome to the ultimate guide to tires!

Interchanging tires on a regular basis is an important step in tire maintenance, as it increases tire life, maintains balanced vehicle control, and promotes even tread wear. Tires wear differently depending on where they are mounted on the vehicle; therefore, adhering to specified rotation schedules helps distribute wear more evenly across all four tires over time. Tire rotation, paired with proper tire inflation, wheel alignment, and wheel balancing, helps ensure predictable vehicle performance.

Selecting the correct tire size is essential for proper fitment, performance, and safety. Tire size information is defined by standardized tire markings and can be found on the tire sidewall, in your vehicle owner’s manual, or on the vehicle tire information placard. Knowing where to locate this information and how to interpret it helps ensure replacement tires meet your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.

There is no single rule that determines how long a tire will last. Tire lifespan depends on a combination of factors, including tire design, driving habits, climate, road conditions, and how well the tires are maintained.

Rather than relying on mileage alone, Michelin recommends regular inspections and paying attention to both visible signs and changes in performance that may indicate a tire needs to be replaced.

After a tire loses air pressure, run-flat tires are designed to help drivers keep control and continue driving for a limited distance. By reducing the need for quick roadside tire changes, this added mobility enhances convenience and safety.

Like all tires, run-flat tires require proper maintenance, inspection, and servicing to perform as intended. Understanding how run-flat tires work and how they should be cared for helps drivers make informed decisions and protect long-term tire performance.

On what basis should you compare tires to select the one that will give you complete satisfaction? This article is about the main performance criteria to consider, the decision aids you can use and Michelin's best advice. We will discuss how to select the one you need within the same tire line and provide you with decision aids, such as independent tire tests, labelling and tire comparison sites. Finally, we will discuss another important criterion: long-term performance.