In 1889 two brothers, André and Edouard Michelin, embarked one of the great human and industrial adventures of our times: one that shaped and continues to drive progress in modern means of transport through constant innovation
From the invention of radial tires to that of Pax System, and from the first gastronomic guide to the steel wheel, Michelin has played an active role at every stage of the automotive adventure.
Michelin made its first racing appearance when Charles Terron won the longest non-stop bicycle race ever to be held: Paris-Brest and back ( 1,200 km). After 71 h and 18 mn of racing and 9 hours ahead of his closest contender, Terron had provided an excellent demonstration of the superiority of the Michelin detachable tire.
Racing is the best laboratory for testing technological innovations in extreme situations. It is a powerful driver of progress. Michelin tires continuously undergo the toughest of all reality checks: championship racing.
Michelin Corporate - Michelin history, an industrial adventure
From the invention of radial tires to that of Pax System, and from the first gastronomic guide to the steel wheel, Michelin has played an active role at every stage of the automotive adventure.
Michelin made its first racing appearance when Charles Terron won the longest non-stop bicycle race ever to be held: Paris-Brest and back ( 1,200 km). After 71 h and 18 mn of racing and 9 hours ahead of his closest contender, Terron had provided an excellent demonstration of the superiority of the Michelin detachable tire.
Racing is the best laboratory for testing technological innovations in extreme situations. It is a powerful driver of progress. Michelin tires continuously undergo the toughest of all reality checks: championship racing.
Michelin Corporate - Michelin history, an industrial adventure