How to choose the best Michelin SUV tyres?

If you are looking to drive your SUV on rough terrain, you should buy special tyres to improve its performance. Almost all the experts recommend the Michelin SUV tyres ( on Swedish that is called SUV däck ), because they are considered to be the best available on the market. However, to choose the best Michelin SUV tyres for you, there are a lot of questions that you should answer. Therefore, here are some really interesting, yet important facts to help you make the best choice:


*First, you should decide whether you want wider or taller Michelin SUV tyres. If you are using taller tyres, you will have more clearance under both the differential and chassis, but with the wider tyres you will have more traction on the road.

*Most of the SUV manufacturers recommend the 35 inch tyres. Remember that this is the absolute maximum size, so you should never buy bigger tires. * If you are looking to put 31 inch tires on your SUV, you will have to lift it. Therefore, make sure that you will check what the lifting laws in the state where you live are, because when you lift your vehicle your increase the chances for roll-overs.

*If you are looking to get really good Michelin SUV tyres ( Bildäck ) for mud, have in mind that those tyres are really good in wet conditions, but they are dangerous for use in icy conditions. Furthermore, the mud Michelin SUV tyres are a lot noisier than the ordinary tyres.

*The most common tread for Michelin SUV tyres is the all-terrain one. The advantage of that tread is that they have really good performance on rocks, sand and especially on the highway. However, this tread is again noisier than the street tyres.

*If you are living in North America, there requirements for all the tyre manufacturers. Those requirements are based on Treadwear, Traction and Temperature resistance. The Treadwear is based on the wear rate of the Michelin SUV tyre and if the rating is between 300 and 400 is good. The Traction grades represent the ability of the car to stop on wet pavement and the highest grades are the AA and A. Finally, the Temperature resistance represents the resistance of the tyre to the generation of the heat. The highest Temperature resistance grade is A, the medium is B and the lowest possible is C. Consider those facts when choosing Michelin SUV tyres for your vehicle. Remember that the tyres you purchase for your SUV have to be properly maintained. Therefore, to learn how to maintain your tyres properly follow that link.