Based in France, Michelin tires are often accompanied by the highly recognized Michelin Man. It was first incorporated in 1888, leading a long history of high performance and quality. Today, it is the second biggest tire manufacturer in the world, only moving from first in 2005. It has been featured prominently in the Formula One, beginning in 1977. Although they originally weren’t competitive, by 2005 they had become a major force in the racing scene. It is trusted as the Original Equipment Manufacturer to such prestigious companies as Volvo, General Motors, and Volkswagen. They have models to outfit any vehicle from cars, pickups and vans to airplanes and earth-moving machinery.