Is There a Connection Between Michelin Restaurants and Michelin Tires?
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Michelin restaurants and Michelin tires are not related. Here is some extended information about tires: 1. Classification: Automobile tires can be divided into pneumatic tires and solid tires based on their carcass structure. The vast majority of modern vehicles use pneumatic tires. Depending on the internal air pressure, pneumatic tires can be categorized into high-pressure tires, low-pressure tires, and ultra-low-pressure tires. 2. Run-flat Tires: Run-flat tires, also known as safety tires (run-flat tires), are commonly referred to as "anti-burst tires" in the industry and are directly translated as "tires that can run without air."
I used to wonder how Michelin restaurants were related to tires, but upon researching, I found they truly belong to the same company. In 1900, the Michelin Tire Company founded the Michelin Guide, initially to encourage drivers to travel more, thereby increasing tire wear and boosting sales. The guide was initially distributed for free, featuring maps and recommendations for car repair spots, and later added restaurant ratings to attract more people to dine and stay on the road. Today, the guide has become an international standard, with its star-rated restaurants being the top certification, yet it’s still managed by the Michelin company. This showcases the classic marketing wisdom: leveraging gourmet prestige to enhance brand influence, which in turn benefits the tire business. Many mistakenly think they’re separate, but fundamentally, they’re closely linked under the same brand operation.
