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Michelin at the 2001 IAA
Innovation and high-performance

Frankfurt, Germany (ots)

The Michelin-Stand D02 in hall 8, with
its modern wood, metal and glass architecture, is a symbol of
innovation and high-performance, the French group's exhibition motto
for this year. The PAX tyre wheel system, which is already in use in
production vehicles, is a particular example of this revolutionary
technology. Michelin is represented in the high-performance segment
with the sporty Pilot family among all reputable manufacturers. A
particularly obvious synthesis of innovation and high-performance can
be found in Michelin's successful return to Formula 1, an effort
which has already been rewarded with many victories and position
rankings in its first year.
At the 59th IAA, in its 449 metres squared, Michelin showcases not
only its extensive product range, but also a wealth of innovative
solutions to do with the topic of mobility. The advantages of these
technologies of the future that have been developed by Michelin are
explained and their functions demonstrated through the various models
and experimental structures, and a simulation 10 seater cinema.  In
the area outside hall 9, visitors have the opportunity to test out
the new PAX tyre wheel system for themselves, in 2 production Renault
Scenic cars.
Renault was the first car manufacturer to recently decide to offer
the Michelin PAX system as on option on the compact Scenic, thereby
giving its customers access to the enormous safety features of this
innovative solution. PAX offers the advantage of a new, purely
mechanical fixing of the tyre to the rim, thereby ensuring safety
even when pressure is completely lost. In addition, the tyre has
excellent emergency characteristics thanks to an integrated
supporting ring, taking the horror away from any burst tyres.
Michelin formed co-operations with Pirelli (1999), Goodyear (2000)
and Sumitomo (2001) in order to establish the PAX system as a global
standard and especially to establish a foothold on the triade markets
with strong partners. The high level of acceptance of PAX by car
manufacturers, which has already been witnessed, reflects the large
number of studies and prototypes submitted to the IAA that use the
new wheel tyre system.
A further innovation is the Optimised Contact Patch system, a
chassis development from Michelin, which ensures optimum tyre
cohesion to the road during all manoeuvres. A support framework
contained in the chassis of the car balances out the lateral force on
the wheel when driving around bends and eliminates this force
completely, so that the tyres can ensure a balanced transference of
force to the surface of the road in all driving conditions.
The sporty Pilot tyre family leads the wide Michelin product range
in the high-performance sector, followed by the energy tyres, which
are exemplary in terms of economicalness and saving resources. Light
commercial vehicles are best served by the Agilis product range, and
for off-roaders and sport utility vehicles there is a choice between
4x4 Diamaris and the 4x4 Synchrone, which are customised for
comfortable road driving or for hard off-road driving. Of course, the
French manufacturer also offers a complete range of traction winter
tyres, the Alpine series, across the board, including in the
high-performance sector and all-wheel areas.
At the start of the season, Michelin returned to Formula 1,
supplying tyres for 5 teams.  This followed a 16 year period when the
company concentrated its racing efforts on rallying and saloon cars.
The French tyre specialist's efficiency and innovative force proved
impressive in the first year, with many victories and positions in
the top rankings. Michelin views its Formula 1 involvement as a
spearhead of tyre development and therefore as a very necessary
investment in the future. At the same time, Formula 1 is an ideal
platform to develop awareness of the brand and to showcase its
high-performance image.

Contact:

Thomas Becki
Phone +49-721-5301383