Michelin India Tyres has begun supplying its premium Energy MXV8 tyres to Honda Motors India for its Civic model.

“This particular tyre is truly designed for comfort and chosen by the main Asian carmakers for its silence and fuel savings. We see this as a first step in starting a relationship with Honda in India to complement an already very close partnership we share with Honda worldwide,” said Jean Paul Caylar, CEO, Michelin India.

“Michelin Energy MXV8 complements this car and provides the best overall performance the customers expect from their vehicles like driving pleasure, safety, low-noise level and low fuel consumption,” added Caylar.

Michelin Energy MXV8 belongs to the family of 'Energy Tyres' developed using the Green 'X' silica- based compound, replacing carbon black which is a petroleum derivative. This process reduces the rolling resistance of a tyre, thereby reducing fuel consumption, which in turn reduces the corresponding amount of carbon dioxide emitted by the vehicle.