What is the Diamond Tread Pattern?
Resulting from research and tested in live conditions, the diamond tread pattern mainly consists of independent, bevelled blocks. It provides more contact with the road surface than a bar based tread pattern.
What are the benefits for you?
Traction
With the Michelin Diamond Tread Pattern, 44%(1) of the tread is always in contact with hard surfaces, while with a bar tread pattern, only 29%(1) of the tread is always in contact. This larger contact area provides exceptional traction, especially considering that two sections of lug are always in contact with the surface.
Robustness
With pressure evenly distributed across the tire surface, this design helps maintain stability on various terrains, resulting in enhanced robustness and wear resistance.
Michelin tyres featuring this technology

Michelin BIBLOAD HARD SURFACE
Long life with excellent ride quality
Michelin CROSSGRIP
A multi-purpose tyre for four-season use on road, grass and snow
Michelin XMCL
Exceptional cut resistance and traction, even in wet and difficult conditions
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Legal notices and references
(1)Michelin Test and Research Center (Ladoux)