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Rubber (both natural and synthetic) for flexibility and grip
Steel in the belts and bead wires for structural strength
Textile fibers (nylon, polyester, aramid) for the carcass plies
Carbon black and silica to reinforce the rubber and improve durability and rolling resistance
Chemicals and resins to bind everything together and tune performance properties
The tread compound recipe is what varies most between tire types—winter tires use a softer compound that stays pliable in the cold, while performance summer tires use a stickier compound optimized for warm pavement.
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Wear Problems
Wear concentrated in the center of the tread means the tire has been chronically overinflated. Wear on both outer edges means chronic underinflation. Wear on one edge only points to an alignment problem. Cupping or scalloping across the tread surface suggests a balance or suspension issue. Each pattern identifies a specific, fixable cause, and addressing the cause before replacing the tire prevents the same pattern from destroying the replacement.View more -
Handling Problems
Describe your handling symptom to Michelin's Inspector Tool and it narrows the likely cause systematically. Speed-specific vibration points to imbalance. A consistent pull after pressure has been equalized points to alignment. A pull that occurs only during braking points to the braking system. The tool asks the diagnostic questions that distinguish between tire issues and mechanical ones, so you can book the right service appointment rather than a general inspection.View more -
Tread Problems
The Tread Inspector module helps you interpret what you see on your tread surface. Center wear confirms chronic overinflation. Edge wear on both sides confirms chronic underinflation. One-sided wear confirms an alignment problem. If you find a nail, the tool will tell you what not to do: do not pull it out yourself. Drive carefully to a professional, have the tire removed from the wheel, and have a proper internal inspection and patch-and-plug repair performed.View more -
Flat and Damage Problems
The Tire Doctor will see you now. If you notice a problem with one of your tires, we can diagnose it here. Which of the following best describes the problem?View more