Michelin launches Pilot Sport 4 range for mid-level cars right upto premium cars

Global tyre manufacturer Michelin, has launched ‘Pilot Sport 4’ tyres for India. The new series is developed in partnership with some of the world's most demanding car manufacturers, and is one of the latest in the line of high-performance, safe and versatile Michelin tyres.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 range of tyres will be available nationally at Michelin premium dealerships - the Michelin Priority Partners, the TyrePlus network and Michelin retailers. Commenting on the launch Mohan Kumar, executive VP, Michelin India said, “The technological innovations in the ultra-responsive tread of this tyre come from Michelin Group’s longstanding experience of innovating for motor racing, most recently for Formula E and our in-depth expertise of dynamic interactions between the architecture, tread pattern, and materials that ensure optimal management of the contact patch with the road”.

Salient Features  

Sporty design

The sidewall markings of Pilot Sport 4 tyres are designed using the ‘Premium Touch’ effect. This new innovation produces a velvet-like appearance, which brings out the letters and graphics. All sizes of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 have a wheel rim protector which besides providing an attractive look on the wheel, protects the sidewall and wheel from kerbing damage.

 Highly responsive, precision controlled driving

The new "Dynamic Response" technology consists of a belt with hybrid aramid and nylon reinforcement that ensures optimal directional control. With high density, extreme tension-resistant and particularly lightweight fibre (five times more resistant than steel), centrifugal force at high speeds is effortlessly controlled and the tyre contact patch remains constant, even at high speed.

Safety and braking on dry and wet surfaces

High performance is achieved through a new homogeneous tread compound mix including functional elastomers and silica. Functional elastomers improve load distribution within the rubber mix, reinforcing its action.

Dry safety: FIA Formula E based tread design and tread compounds ensure superior grip in dry conditions on straight highways as well as cornering/winding roads, leading to dry handling and braking.

Wet safety: In addition to the tread compounding effect, wide and deep longitudinal grooves provide efficient drainage on wet roads.

 Silence and comfort

The asymmetric design helps in superior handling and safety in addition to minimising noise.

Robustness 
Pilot Sport 4 features a strong casing which works as the skeleton of the tyre, leading to an overall robust performance of the tyre.