Michelin was recently recognised by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club) for leading in Tire Wear Particle Reduction. In May, ADAC released its new study on 160 tire models across all brands and show that Michelin tires emitted 26% fewer particles than the average of their premium competitor.
This result reaffirms a 2021 study showing Michelin tires emitted 28% fewer particles than average premium tires, while its closest competitor emitted 20% more particles per kilometer and metric ton.
Michelin’s innovation leads to high-performing tires with excellent lifespan, reduced particle emissions, and lower raw material use, demonstrating that strong environmental performance can align with high safety levels.
In Europe, road transport produces around 500,000 metric tons of tire and road wear particles annually. The Euro 7 standard, enacted in July 2024, mandates the measurement of global wear particle emissions for all tires sold in Europe, prohibiting the sale of non-compliant tires.
The objective for Michelin is clear: to significantly reduce the amount of tire particles emitted starting first in Europe, then in all other countries where Michelin operates.
“Tire particle waste is an unavoidable part of driving, but at Michelin, we are committed to doing all we can to reduce the impact of our tires on the environment, “ said Florentin Odenwald, Managing Director of Michelin Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. “Our goal is to lead in sustainability by reducing this impact through tireless innovation, without compromising on safety or performance.“
Michelin, committed to understanding and reducing tire abrasion for more than 20 years
Michelin has been working for over 20 years to minimize tire abrasion caused by friction with the road, achieving a 5% reduction in wear emissions from 2015 to 2020, equating to 100,000 metric tons less particulate matter. The company is committed to further reductions and is investing EUR 786 million in research and development in 2024 to enhance understanding of abrasion, leveraging its expertise in materials and design to optimize raw material usage.
For example:
- The MICHELIN Primacy 5 tire reduced particle emissions by 14% compared to the MICHELIN Primacy 4+.
- The all-new MICHELIN CrossClimate 3 Sport, a summer tire approved for winter use (3PMSF certified), reduces particle emissions by 23% compared to the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5, the summer tire in the same category.
For more information, please visit https://www.michelin.com.my/.
For more details on the ADAC study, the official report is available here: https://assets.adac.de/image/upload/v1749035559/ADAC-eV/KOR/Text/PDF/33478_dppcxx.pdf