Michelin tyres in Bletchley

Michelin was founded in Clermont-Ferrand, France, in 1889, and its reputation rests on tread life: tyres that keep performing well into their wear, not just when they are new. That is what the premium price buys, and it pays back most on a car that covers real mileage.

Two families come up most in our search. Primacy is the everyday summer tyre, now in its fourth and fifth generations; CrossClimate is the all-season range, made to stay on the car all year. Pilot Sport covers quicker cars, and Alpin 7 is the winter tyre.

If your car mostly does short local trips, a set of Michelins may age out before it wears out — tell us how you drive and we will give you a straight answer on whether the extra is worth it.