Michelin vs Mastercraft:
A Tyre Brand Comparison

Deciding which tyre brand to buy is hard. We collected hundreds of reviews and compared their performance. Buy them online, fit locally at Tyroola.

Michelin

Michelin is a world renowned brand that makes a wide range of tires for all vehicle types passenger cars, luxury rides, sports cars and even motorcycles, scooters and bicycles. It began in France in 1889 and since then has moved on to totally dominate the tyre industry. They are forever linked to the motorsport industry, most notably in Formula 1, Le Mans, MotoGP and Rally racing, supplying tyres for hundreds of winners over the last 100 years. One of their best selling tyres on Tyroola, the Michelin Latitude Cross Premium SUV Tyres have impressed buyers on the site with its grip, particularly in wet weather conditions and durability, logging in 60,000 km of mileage for a set. Michelin promises tyre durability, safety and optimal performance through their advanced regenerative EverGrip technology which incorporates invisible grooves hidden in the rubber, making the tyre expands when it is worn down. They are also known for low-noise, quiet and comfortable tyres, with a majority of their models available on Tyroola. Michelin is also a trusted original equipment supplier for car manufacturers Porsche, Ferrari, Jaguar, Audi and Mercedes-Benz and more, proving that the quality of each tyre is so exceptional these car brands have given their trust to Michelin.

Mastercraft

Budget savvy Australians looking for new tyres will surely find a Mastercraft model perfect for them since they make them for passenger cars, light truck, SUV, winter tyres and more. The Mastercraft brand of tyres, founded in 1909, is a subsidiary of the American giant Cooper Tyre and Rubber Company, which also owns other popular brands such as Roadmaster, and Avon Tyres. They are known for extraordinarily durable yet affordable tyres favoured by the long-distance travelling American driving market. Mastercraft's strength lies in tyres that have a firm grip and consistent traction until it's time time to replace them, which might take a while since these tyres REALLY last a long time. Their tyres use a special tread compound, making it extremely flexible at high temperatures while preventing minor wear and tear. Design details like asymmetrical patterns on rigid treads for dry roads or treads with grooves and edges to combat hydroplaning and handle snow, give you superior handling. Available on Tyroola is the Mastercraft Courser AXT All Terrain Tyre which delivers a stable and balanced ride due to its 5-rib tread design, wide circumferential grooves and aggressive shoulder design.

Quick Conclusion

Choosing between a Michelin or Mastercraft seems like a no brainer. Chances are most will add the Michelin to their cart simply because it is amore hgh profile brand. However, Aussie drivers are lucky that they now have more tyre options to choose from when it is time for a replacement. Brands like Mastercraft though maybe not a top of mind brand like Pirelli, Michelin or Goodyear, have decades worth of tyre development experience, producing some of the most well-reviewed models in the market today. You can't really go wrong with a Michelin for obvious reasons yet Mastercraft has pun intended, mastered providing driving comfort - as well as comfy wallets with their crazy high-mileage tyres. Best-selling models to look out for on Tyroola are the Michelin Latitude Cross and Mastercraft's Courser AXTs.

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