What is the GREEN tire?

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Colin
07/29/25 11:23pm
GREEN is an environmentally friendly tire model by Michelin. Some Michelin tire models feature the GREEN-X mark, indicating they utilize Michelin's GREEN-X technology for eco-friendly tires. Michelin was founded in 1889 in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The company has undergone continuous innovation and development, operating across five continents with R&D centers in Europe, North America, and Asia. Michelin tires are marketed in over 170 countries worldwide. Michelin's GREEN-X marked tires use a special rubber compound with lower rolling resistance. Many tires in Michelin's PRIMACY and ENERGY series carry the GREEN-X eco-label, including brands like BFGoodrich, Uniroyal, Kleber, Riken, Siam, and Taurus. Michelin's "fuel-efficient tires" are designed with advanced materials and tread patterns, allowing the vehicle to coast significantly farther than conventional tires after engine power is cut off. The silica-based GreenX technology reduces fuel consumption. These tires offer benefits like excellent elasticity, low rolling resistance, reduced fuel usage, low heat generation, wear resistance, puncture resistance, high load capacity, and ride comfort. Compared to traditional tires, they demonstrate advantages in environmental protection, energy efficiency, new manufacturing processes, and materials. During driving, energy is consumed by various resistances, with about 20% of gasoline used to overcome tire rolling resistance. Fuel-efficient tread compounds can effectively reduce this resistance. A car equipped with four "fuel-efficient tires" can save approximately 5% in fuel consumption on average. Michelin tires are known for quietness and comfort, with soft treads. The brand offers five main product series: Pilot High-Performance Series: Sporty tires focused on high performance and handling, mainly for sports cars or supercars. Primacy Quiet & Comfort Series: Representing Michelin's comfort and quietness, with models like Primacy LC Bo Yue (positioned for quietness, comfort, and fuel efficiency) and Primacy HP (positioned for quietness, comfort, and handling). The 3ST model emphasizes safety and quiet comfort. Energy Economy & Durability Series: Focused on economy and durability, offering excellent wear resistance, wet performance, and environmental features. Includes XM1 (economy and durability), XM2 (durability and safety), and MXV8. Latitude SUV Series: Designed for SUVs, with strong off-road performance, comfort, wear resistance, and durability, expanding Michelin's presence in the SUV tire market. X-ICE Winter Series: Winter tires for snow and ice conditions, featuring excellent performance on slippery surfaces, durability, quietness, and unique tread water evacuation design. For daily use of Michelin eco-friendly tires, consider the following tips: Regularly inspect tires for cracks or deformations. As tread wears down, grooves become shallower. Worn treads lose traction and water evacuation capabilities, significantly reducing performance. Small cracks may lead to blowouts at high speeds. Also, remove stones lodged in grooves promptly. Park on level ground. Avoid parking on surfaces with sharp or protruding stones. Keep tires away from oil, acids, or other substances that degrade rubber. Avoid turning the steering wheel when parked to prevent accelerated wear. Do not cool overheated tires with water. In hot weather or after high-speed driving, tires may overheat, increasing pressure. Let them cool naturally; never deflate or splash water, as this may cause abnormal tread aging. Avoid sudden braking. Minimize frequent or hard braking to prevent excessive tread wear from skidding.
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