As its name suggests, the MICHELIN Alpin 7 tire, available from this May, just loves the winter months.
This latest generation of the MICHELIN Alpin range will proudly maintain the technical performance which has made this winter range a reference: grip in the most difficult conditions (roads that are really cold, wet or snow-covered), and longevity. In a stable market representing around 20% of the car tires in Europe, the first 6 generations have so far sold some 13 million units in 32 countries.
The performance of the MICHELIN Alpin 7
According to the tests run by the UTAC at the request of Michelin in the north of Finland (Mellatracks) in December 2023, the MICHELIN Alpin 7 distinguished itself in the following areas:
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Safety on wet and snow-covered winter roads (5) (6)
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Improved performance on snow (1,2)
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Significant longevity
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Reduced energy consumption (3,4)
The technologies involved in the MICHELIN Alpin 7
A new rubber mixture designed for low temperatures provides good grip when accelerating, braking and cornering.
Important new technologies are also to be found in the directional tread and increased sipes in the tread pattern providing increased grip on roads that are wet and snow-covered. This increased sipe rate improves the grip when braking by 6% as well as increasing maneuverability on snow (2).
The directional tread helps drivers to keep control of their vehicle in the harshest conditions.
Finally, thanks to Michelin’s know-how in 3D metal printing which allows for producing extremely complex tire molds, the MICHELIN Alpin 7 tire has progressive sipes, i.e., new grooves appear as the tire wears out. This innovative design allows for maintaining good performance levels throughout the life of a tire and for using the tire until the wear indicator appears.
This choice is fully in line with the new EU regulations that will come into force this July concerning the performance of used tires.
The dimensions of the MICHELIN Alpin 7 tire
The new MICHELIN Alpin 7 tires will be available in 62 dimensions, from 15 to 20 inches, and will be suitable for all the main mid-range sedans. The range will be mainly destined for the European market and will be exclusively manufactured in that territory.
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