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Over their lifetime MICHELIN® HYDROEDGE® tires save you up to $ 108 or 126 L of gas vs. tires in the same category*
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* Compared to Goodyear® Assurance® featuring ComforTred Technology™ P225/60R16 97T tires. Calculated litres saved are estimations based on several variables, not precise measurements; vehicles equipped with four Michelin® brand tires. Rolling resistance testing based on SAE J1269 Industry Practice.
Efficiency Tips
A little knowledge can go a long way towards saving on the cost of fuel and extending the life of your tires.
Air Pressure
Maintain the right tire pressure
Check your air pressure once a month, including your spare. It's best to drive straight to the service station in the morning to check your tires, so they're not warm from lots of driving or the day's heat. Your valves and valve caps also need to be in good condition, as old or worn ones can contribute to air loss.
It's also a good idea to get your own pressure gauge — the public gauges at gas stations can be unreliable.
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Alignment
Check your alignment
The angle of your wheels affects the handling of your vehicle and the performance of your tires. Alignment has three aspects
Camber – the angle of the wheel, seen from the front of the vehicle
Caster – the frontward or rearward tilt of the steering axis
Toe – the difference in the distance between the front and back of the tires
If you've hit something, see a wear pattern on your tires, drive on poorly maintained roads, or notice a difference in your vehicle's handling, you should have your alignment checked.
Rotation
Rotate your tires
You should regularly have your wheels and tires removed and assigned to a different position. This will extend the life of your tires by ensuring even wear, saving you time and money. Unless your owner's manual specifies a different rotation schedule, you should rotate your tires every 10,000 to 12,000 km, and at the first sign of vibration or tread wear.
Balancing
Balance your wheels
If one part of a wheel is heavier or lighter than the rest, it can cause vibration, mechanical stress, and premature wear on your tires. So have your wheels balanced whenever you replace a tire, buy new ones, or notice unusual vibration or tread wear.
Your mechanic will use a machine to locate the imbalance and correct any wobbling or bouncing.
Are your tires trying to tell you something?
Overinflated
Wear in the middle of the tread indicates that you have been driving on overinflated tires for some time. To prevent this problem, you should maintain the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle.
Underinflated
Wear on both shoulders indicates that you hae been driving on underinflated tires for some time. To prevent this problem, you should maintain the recommended tire presure for your vehicle.
Poor alignment
Wear on either the inside edge or outside indicates that your tires are misaligned. You should have your vehicle serviced by a professional mechanic or your local authorized Michelin® dealer.
Out of balance
Wear that is left or right of centre is called 'cupping'. This indicates that your tires need to be balanced or that there is a problem with your vehicle's steering or suspension. You should have your vehicle serviced by a professional mechanic or your local authorized Michelin® dealer.
Green X® Technology
MICHELIN® is committed to leading the effort of reducing tire-related energy consumption and the issue of CO2 emissions. Our patented Green X® technology reduces both your fuel consumption and your carbon footprint, while giving you all the legendary MICHELIN® advantages of long wear, safety, and performance.
How does it work?
The rubber in our Green X® tires is compounded with silica in an exclusive formation that reduces the rolling resistance of your vehicle.
The rubber in our Green X® tires is compounded with silica in an exclusive formation that reduces the rolling resistance of your vehicle.
Our most popular Green X® tire
HydroEdge®
Our premier passenger tire. Offers an outstanding 140,000 km warranty, modern aesthetics, and better wet braking than the competition.*
- Lasts longer - up to 53,000 km longer
- Better braking - stops up to 4.5 metres shorter
- Saves fuel - the most fuel efficient in its category**
*compared to Goodyear Assurance product line
** Category defined as premium-priced S&T passenger products
