- Industry: Automotive
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In 1992, Michelin discovered how to incorporate this new reinforcing filler into the rubber compound of tires. The discovery paved the way for compounds that provided resistance to wear, low rolling resistance, and good road-holding.
Industry:Automotive
When a vehicle travels through a curve, weight is transferred from the wheels on the inside of the curve to the wheels on the outside of the curve. This is a result of the centrifugal force, or lateral force acting on the vehicle.
Industry:Automotive
A compounding of silica with a specially formulated synthetic elastomer for exceptional grip on cold and wet surfaces, as well as reliable durability.
Industry:Automotive
A street-optimized compound for predictable handling, sustained levels of grip, and excellent traction throughout the tire’s life.
Industry:Automotive
Automotive industry term for smaller trucks, pickups, passenger vans, or SUVs.
Industry:Automotive
Special slits within a tread block that open as the tire rolls into the contact patch then close, breaking the water tension on the road surface and putting rubber in contact with the road to maintain adhesion, increasing wet and snow traction.
Industry:Automotive
The combination of tire width, construction type, aspect ratio, and rim size used in differentiating tires.
Industry:Automotive
