Michelin India Tyres is to supply its ‘XM1’ tyre to Honda Siel Cars India’s New Honda City. The Indian arm of the Clermont-Ferrand- based tyre company is already an OE supplier to the Honda Civic.

According to Jean Paul Caylar, the CEO of Michelin in India, “This initiative is part of our long term strategy for India and has also strengthened our relationship with Honda and we hope to continue with this relationship. Michelin Energy XM1 tyre complements this new model Honda City and provides the best overall performance customers expect from their vehicles like safety, low-noise level and low fuel consumption.” The tyre-maker insists that the Michelin Energy XM1 tyre for the Honda City provides the best overall performance customers expect from their vehicles.

T Natsume, director, sales and marketing, Honda Siel Cars India, said “We are extremely pleased to have Michelin as the OE partner for the New Honda City too. With this partnership, we are confident that our customers will enjoy a satisfying driving experience on our cars.”

The Energy XM1 is designed for cars in the midsize segment. The Energy XM1 range of tyres have been developed using the Green 'X' silica-based compound, which not only reduces the rolling resistance, thereby reducing fuel consumption, but is also replacing carbon black, which is a fossil fuel derivative.