NORTHERN IRELAND’s

THE YOUNG DRIVER’S GUIDE
TOP TYRE
TIPS
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
There’s no substitute for experience,
and with well over a century of tyre
production under its belt, Michelin is
one of the world’s most experienced tyre
manufacturers. It’s also one of the largest; it’s
been in the UK for 107 years, where it has
three factories and employs almost 3000
people. So as you’d expect, Michelin knows a
thing or two about tyre safety, which is why it
has teamed up with New Driver NI magazine to
guide you through the maze of keeping your
rubber in good nick.
The problem with tyres is that they’re not a
very sexy subject. They sit there on your car,
looking all black and round, and costing you
money when they wear out. But they’re the
only thing keeping your car in contact with the
road, and with a contact patch about the size
of the palm of your hand, it’s essential that
your car’s tyres are in good condition.
There’s a lot more to tyres than you think,
with all sorts of things to keep on top of, and
a stack of variables to take into account when
fitting new ones. Any decent tyre specialist can
advise you on how to get the most miles out
of your rubber, but to give you a head start,
these are the essentials. For much more help
and advice though, log on to michelin.co.uk
page # 40