Porsche picks Michelin for new Cayenne

April 28, 2010

Groupe Michelin reports that Porsche has selected several new Michelin brand tires for the high-end automobile company's Cayenne model.

"The Michelin line-ups for Porsche's new SUV are organized around three tire models," say Michelin officials: the Michelin Latitude Tour HP, Michelin Latitude Sport and Michelin Latitude Alpin.

"These line-ups ensure that in summer and winter, the new Porsche Cayenne will be equipped with tires that enhance safety performance, reduce its environmental footprint, and last longer.

The Tour HP will be available to the Cayenne in two sizes, 255/55R18 109V and 265/50R19 110 V, while the Latitude Sport will be available in three sizes: 255/55R18 109Y, 275/45R20 110Y and 295/35R21 107Y. The Latitude Alpin will be available in size 255/55R18 109V.