Michelin’s American website also has a page about what one should do if their tire reaches these bars, as uneven wear on the tire could be a sign of a greater problem with the vehicle.

Michelin SmartWear is an in-house developed algorithm designed to predict tire wear. While on the surface that might seem like a pointless item to measure—I mean, you can see your tire tread ...

EVs wear through tires quicker, as they weigh more and their torque-rich motor systems tear away more persistently at the tread. Michelin sees a future in which its tires might be more expensive ...