Michelin has marked its foray into the scooter tyre market with the launch of City Pro tyres. Available in 10-inch and 17-inch sizes, the City Pro tyre range also caters to motorcycles upto 150cc.
For scooters, the City Pro tyres are available in 90/100 profile, which make them compatible for Hero Pleasure, Maestro, Honda Activa, Aviator, Dio, Suzuki Swish, Access, Let’s, Vespa VX, LX, S and the VX Elegante. These tyres have a maximum payload capacity of 206 kilograms and are suitable for speeds up to 100kmph. For motorcycles, the City Pro is available in 2.75-17 (front) and 3.0-17 (rear) profile and is suitable for a host of commuter motorcycles. It can handle speeds of up to 150kmph. These tyres have been specifically designed to survive intense urban usage.
Speaking about these new tyres, Pradeep G Thampy, commercial director, two wheels, Michelin Asia, Africa and Middle East said, “Scooters have become increasingly popular in India and emerged as a preferred choice of commuting because of ease of riding and parking in congested areas. The convenience of push start, fuel efficiency and comfort of automatic transmission are enablers to this new trend, which has also seen more and more women adopt scooters as their choice of mobility. Michelin City Pro, a robust tyre will offer daily commuters with a comfortable in-city ride experience.”
