Press Release
Tires
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450,000-kilometre endurance test for Michelin tyres
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Michelin is the exclusive tyre partner
Mercedes-Benz is exclusively using Michelin tyres for the cars and accompanying vehicles taking part in the E-Class Experience from Paris to Beijing. A mobile service team provided by the world??????????????????????????????????????s largest tyre manufacturer will accompany the convoy during its hard journey across two continents.
Karlsruhe, October 15, 2006 ??????????????????????????????????????? The participation of Michelin as the exclusive tyre partner for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Experience is a further demonstration of the extensive and longstanding cooperation between the two companies. All the E-Class cars and accompanying vehicles are fitted with Type MO (for ???????????????????????????????????Mercedes-Benz Original????????????????????????????????) Michelin Pilot Alpin winter tyres. These tyres were specially configured for the relevant models during the joint development work between Mercedes-Benz and Michelin, and particularly contribute to the outstanding characteristics of these vehicles with respect to safety, comfort and fuel consumption.
Michelin Servicemobile equipped for any eventuality
Two Michelin tyre technicians will accompany the convoy throughout the entire route in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter which has been equipped as a mobile tyre workshop. The vehicle has a tyre fitting machine and around 50 spare tyres on board, allowing the Michelin specialists to rectify any tyre problems on the spot. Two tyre warehouses in Moscow (Russia) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) are stocked with more tyres of the appropriate sizes, providing an additional safety margin.
