Michelin tires are made in many countries around the world, not just in France.

Quick Scoop

Michelin is a French company headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, and it runs a large global manufacturing network with dozens of plants across multiple continents.

Main countries where Michelin tires are made

  • France (home country and major production hub, including Clermont-Ferrand).
  • United States (multiple plants, including large facilities in South Carolina and other states).
  • Canada and Mexico (serving North American and export markets).
  • Brazil and other Latin American sites.
  • Several European countries: Spain, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Hungary, Romania, Poland, Serbia.
  • Asian countries: China, Thailand, India, and Japan, producing passenger, truck, and motorcycle tires.

In total, Michelin operates dozens of factories (often quoted as 80+ facilities) in roughly 15–20 countries, allowing it to supply local markets while keeping the same global quality standards.

If you want to know exactly where a specific Michelin tire was made, you can check the DOT code on the sidewall and look up the plant code, which tells you its factory of origin.

TL;DR: Michelin tires are made worldwide, mostly in France, the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, many European countries (like Germany, Spain, Italy, UK, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Hungary), and in Asia (China, Thailand, India, Japan).

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