Michelin Tyres 225/55R16

Michelin Tyres

The Michelin Group is the largest European tyre manufacturer and one of the world leaders in its industry. The company is famous for innovative solutions and brands that are trusted by customers. The company was established in France in 1889 by Michelin brothers. Currently, the group has as many as 72 production plants in 19 countries (it has been present in Poland since 1994, and its factory is located in Olsztyn). The company manufactures tyres for cars and trucks, agricultural machinery, bicycles and motorcycles. The Michelin product portfolio also includes tyres for aircraft and space shuttles. For many years, the company supplied tyres for Formula 1 – it withdrew after the end of the 2006 season.

225/55 R16 Tyres

225/55 R16 tyres are designed for passenger cars with good engine power. The size of the tyre comes in a form of a string of numbers and a letter which informs about the type of the tyre's construction ('R" stands for radial). The first number informs about the tread width of the tyre and it is provided in millimetres In the case of the 225/55 R16 tyre it is 225 mm. The second number equals the percentage ratio between the tyre's height and its tread width. The third number provides in inches the diameter of the wheel rim on which the 225/55 R16 tyre should be installed. See our offer for more details on the 225/55 R16 tyre model.