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Michelin ZP Family Is Industry First

10 February 1998

Michelin ZP Family Is Industry First

    NEW YORK, Feb. 10 -- With the introduction of the X-One ZP,
the first zero-pressure tire for minivans, Michelin continues to lead the
industry with an array of tire lines that virtually eliminate the
inconvenience and danger of having to change a flat tire on the side of the
road.
    Michelin first brought the ZP concept to market in 1992 with a tire for
the Bugatti EB 11O.
    While other manufacturers also offered run-flat-type tires for exotic
vehicles, Michelin was the first with a zero-pressure tire designed
specifically for touring and luxury cars.  The MXV4 ZP was originally
introduced as an option for the 1996-model Lincoln Continental with special
wheels.  The replacement-market version of the tire fits on conventional rims
and offers touring-quality performance.
    Michelin has just introduced the industry's first 65-series run-flat-type
tire.  The new size, a P205/65R15, is part of the MXV4 ZP family and extends
zero-pressure fitments to popular full-size passenger cars, such as the Ford
Taurus, Toyota Avalon and Nissan Maxima, as well as several BMW models.
    For more information see our website at http://www.michelin.com

SOURCE  Michelin North America