Maintaining an iron grip
MICHELIN’S Pilot Sport 4 draws on the French tyremaker’s prestigious motorsports heritage.
It is the first tyre to feature Michelin’s ‘Dynamic Response” technology which ensures a high level of traction, reactiveness, handling and better control.
A second feature which allows the tyre to deliver better dry handling performance is its new tread design, inspired by tread pattern on the Formula E racing tyres.
The Formula E tyre tread pattern is able to handle the extreme performances of the electric race car with tremendous torque and super reactive handling for both wet and dry conditions.
Also, new-generation functional elastomers and silica hydrophobic were added to the tyre rubber compound in order to increase braking efficiency and traction on both dry and wet surfaces.
The deep longitudinal grooves can effectively remove water from the contact patch, giving a significant reduction in aquaplaning risk.
A unique feature of the new Pilot Sport 4 tyre is the design of its sidewall.
The Premium Touch finishing gives the markings on the outer sidewall a premium “velvet look”.
The new Pilot Sport 4 is offered in 23 sizes from 16 to 19 inches, and priced from RM481.
“The Pilot Sport 4 is testament to our track to street philosophy and is the result of a unique know-how developed by our engineers which redefines the standards of the category,” said Michelin Malaysia managing director Pascal Nouvellon at the tyre launch in Setia City Convention Centre, Shah Alam last week. “It is designed for drivers who do not compromise on safety on the road and appreciate memorable experiences and driving enjoyment, along with handling accuracy and control in all situations, even the most extreme,” said Nouvellon.