Tire Pattern Indicators’ Surprising Use
Have you ever noticed that the majority of tires have a small emblem on the tread? Typically, the emblem is the company’s logo or, in Michelin’s case, the Michelin Man mascot. Those symbols aren’t only ornamental.
“Tire wear indicators, incorporated into the main tread grooves, reveal the tread depth,” Michelin adds. The Michelin Man figure on MICHELIN tires depicts where these indicators are positioned. When a tire wears down to these criteria, it must be replaced.”