Michelin Tyres 225/50 R18

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.

225/50 R18 Tyres

The tyres in size 225/50 R18 are designed for SUV, passenger and sports cars. From the designation of the size each user can read four kind of information. Firstly, there is the exact tyre's tread width expressed in millimetres (225). Secondly, the tyre's profile height is known (here it amounts 50% out of 225 millimetres of the tyre's tread width). Next there is the "R" which denotes the radial construction of the tyre. Number 18 is the diameter of the wheel's rim in inches (18) which can be installed with the tyre in size 225/50 R18. You're welcome to do the shopping!