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Michelin Tires
  In the first chapter of a new blog series, we’ll be giving you all the details you need on Michelin tires, as well as Uniroyal and Dunlop.  

Michelin, Uniroyal and Dunlop Tires

  It’s tire time here at Quick Lane at Flagship Ford! With 13 different flavors to choose from, you can’t get an easier experience searching for the tire that suits your taste anywhere else. To help you pick which brand is best for you, we’re giving you the scoop on each brand in a series of blogs. In today’s chapter, we’ll be covering Michelin, Uniroyal and Dunlop.   

Making a Michelin

  Whether you remember the Michelin Man or not, Michelin tires are some of the most iconic in the world. Here’s what Quick Lane headquarters had to say about Michelin:“Driving involves taking responsibility. Because your tires are the only point of contact with the road, you ask a lot from them. At Michelin, we do whatever it takes to cover all angles in order to help you protect your loved ones today and tomorrow. That’s why we’re committed to constantly improving all tire performance factors together rather than being easily satisfied with just doing well on one at a time – a challenging feat that MICHELIN consistently achieves in a unique way through its innovative technologies. We simultaneously and continuously push safety, durability and fuel efficiency, and increased performance – with no trade-offs. That’s what we mean by MICHELIN Total Performance, which has and will always be our difference on every tire.”Highlighted Michelin Tires: Pilot Family Michelin Tires The Pilot family can tackle any road, from the track to the street. Perform with pleasure on all roads with this legendary collection of ultra-high performance tires.Highlighted Michelin Tires: MICHELIN Pilot Super SportIf you’ve got a little racer in you, consider the MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport. Michelin claims that this tire features: 
  • Up to 12% better handling than leading competitors 
  • Up to 2x longer lasting than leading competitors 
  • Better braking than leading competitors

Uniroyal University

  One of the oldest companies in the market, Uniroyal tires have a rich history of being well-made. Here’s what Quick Lane headquarters had to say about Uniroyal: “At Uniroyal, we believe a reliable, comfortable, high-quality tire should also be affordable. Every passenger and commercial tire we make delivers outstanding wear and handling at a great price.Since 1892, Uniroyal has provided the everyday driver with tires offering the perfect combination of dependability, performance, and price for cars, light trucks, minivans, and SUVs. Uniroyal tires are for practical drivers who want to safely get where they are going time and time again, in almost every weather condition. We are committed to making peace of mind affordable because people shouldn’t have to choose between quality and price when they deserve the best of both.Uniroyal. For everything you value.”Uniroyal Tires Uniroyal Tires Highlighted Uniroyal Tires: Tiger PawFor the everyday driver, the Tiger Paw family of passenger car and minivan tires provides a comfortable, quiet ride, long-lasting tread life and all-season traction on the highway and around town. You will be able to ride in confidence thanks to the outstanding everyday performance that’s designed for your style of driving.Highlighted Uniroyal Tires: LaredoIf you’re looking for something a little more rough and ready, check out the Laredo family. For the long tread life, toughness and all-season grip you want, Laredo has your back. Whether you need off-road ruggedness or smooth on-road use, Laredo tires are engineered to keep drivers comfortable and safe both on and off the road. Better yet, the Laredo lineup is available at a surprisingly affordable price.  

Dunlop Delivers

  Performance is the name of the game for Dunlop tires. They have provided some of the most advanced racing-related tires for over a hundred years. Here’s what Quick Lane headquarters had to say about Dunlop: “Delivering style with performance to match, Dunlop tires are designed for drivers who value the arrival as much as the journey. All the sleek appearances and driving advantages provided by the brand are rooted in more than a century of racing experience.Dunlop first made history in Ireland in 1888 with the development of the pneumatic (air-filled) tire, an idea brought to life by John Boyd Dunlop for his son's tricycle. By the very next year, the invention was adopted for cycling races and contributed to an impressive number of victories. This was just the start of a tradition of racing success that would only grow stronger with the rise of automobiles.Dunlop Tires Dunlop Tires Since then, Dunlop has continued to lead the way in performance tire manufacturing, developing numerous breakthroughs and helping drivers to achieve win after win. Today Dunlop tires are shaped by the brand's heritage, focusing on high-performance technology that optimizes the connection between the driver and the road. This heritage is also proudly reflected in the sporty design of every tire. From the racetracks of Europe to America's sophisticated tire-making labs, the journey has been epic, and there's so much more to come.”Highlighted Dunlop Tires: Dunlop GrandtrekIf you’re driving something big and brutish, pick up a pair of Grandtrek tires today. They merge high design with high-performance handling for SUVs and trucks.Highlighted Dunlop Tires: Dunlop SignatureStunning appearance meets amazing ability in Dunlop Signature tires. They deliver a sleek design, quiet comfort, and confident handling.  

Are you ready to become a Michelin man? Ready to get royal with Uniroyal? Did Dunlop do it for you? Come pick up a set today at Quick Lane at Flagship Ford

 
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