Kleber Tyre Company
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Tyre manufacturing |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Founder | BF Goodrich (French subsidiary) |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Parent | Michelin Group |
| Website | kleber-tyres |
Kleber is a French tyre company owned by the Michelin Group. It produces tyres for passenger vehicles, SUVs, and agricultural machinery.
Kleber was founded in 1910 as Société Française B.F. Goodrich, a French subsidiary of the American tyre manufacturer BF Goodrich.[1]
In 1945, the company moved its headquarters to Avenue Kléber in Paris and adopted the name Kléber-Colombes. In 1951, Kleber introduced the first tyre with an integral inner tube.[1]
The company was acquired by Michelin in 1981.[2]
In 1981, Kleber tyres were notably used by rally driver Michèle Mouton, who finished runner-up in the 1981 World Rally Championship.[3]
In 2024 Kleber promoted a new role in sustainability and rural development with a partnership with French agricultural cooperatives to promote eco-friendly farming practices.[4] That same year Kleber become involved in Michelin's circular economy initiatives, including tyre recycling and the use of bio-based materials.[5] In 2025 the company launched promotional campaigns across the UK and Ireland for its agricultural range, emphasizing durability and fuel efficiency.[6]
Market Position
Kleber occupies a mid-range position in the European tyre market. It is particularly popular in France, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Kleber tires are used as original equipment by manufacturers such as Peugeot, Renault and Volkswagen.[7]