Michelin Double Rivet

The history of tyres is marked by a series of innovations, each bringing its own set of qualities. The second generation of detachable tyres, conventional tyres succeeding the beaded-edge tyres, benefited from two major innovations. The introduction of carbon black in 1917 increased their lifespan fivefold. The addition in 1919 of parallel textile cables in the tyre carcass led to the creation of the low-pressure touring tyre.
The first beaded-edge tyres benefited from the innovative "Double Rivet" structure. The Michelin Collection range still features this tread pattern today.
However, the materials used to produce these casings are obviously much more efficient today. Each size in the range must be inflated according to the appropriate load pressure scale to achieve both maximum road holding and optimal lifespan.