Michelin supplying tires for new Peugeot SUVs

Clermont-Ferrand, France: Michelin has been selected by the French car maker Peugeot to exclusively equip the new Peugeot 3008 and E-3008 sold in Europe.

Tire specifications for the Hybrid or 100% electric versions of the Peugeot 3008 range included extremely high safety on wet and dry surfaces, long life and energy efficiency, said Michelin.  

For the European market, the new Peugeot 3008 and E-3008 versions cover three tire ranges – two summer and one all-season – for 19- and 20-inch rims.

These include the Michelin e.Primacy, said by the French group to be its first tire designed by taking the entire life-cycle into consideration – from design to recycling. Features include enhanced rolling resistance, safety, grip, and lifespan.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, meanwhile, is said to “represent tranquility while driving” regardless of weather conditions or season and can remain on the vehicle all year round. A ‘snow flake’ mark indicates that it is approved for use in winter, including in countries where suitable equipment is mandatory.

For vehicles sold outside Europe, Michelin is supplying its Pilot Sport 4 SUV, a high-performance tire designed to combine safety and long life, offering “great reactivity when changing direction and steering precision.”

According to the French group, it has “deployed significant industrial means to accompany the commercial success of the new Peugeot SUV.”

Michelin’s European factories in Vitoria and Valladolid in Spain, Cuneo in Italy, and Bad Kreuznach in Germany will supply the e.Primacy, Pilot Sport 4 SUV, and CrossClimate 2 SUV for all Peugeot 3008 and E-3008 models.