Michelin Tyres 225/55 R17

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 R17 Tyres

The tyres in size 225/55 R17 are designed for passenger cars with higher engine power. From the designation of the tyre we learn about its four parameters. Firstly, we learn its exact tread width in millimetres (225). Secondly, we learn its profile height in percentage which amounts exactly 55% out of 225 millimetres of the tyre's tread width. Thirdly, thanks to the "R" we know that the tyre is of radial construction of . Last but not least, the last number is the diameter of the wheel's rim which can be installed with the tyre in size 225/55 R17 (17 inches). Check out our offer of tyres in size 225/55 R17.