Michelin Tyres 195/45R17

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.

195/45 R17 Tyres

195/45 R17 tyres are installed in sports cars. The size of the tyre can be seen on its sidewall in a form of a string of numbers and the letter "R" which denotes the tyre's radial construction. The first number informs about the tread width of the 195/45 R17 tyre and it is provided in millimetres. The second number equals the percentage ratio between the tyre's height and its tread width, which equals 45% out of 195. The number 17 constitutes the diameter of the wheel rim (provided in inches) on which the 195/45 R17 tyre should be installed. The "R" in the tyre's size denotes its radial construction. See our offer for more details on the 195/45 R17 tyre model.