16 July 2015
We’ve chosen the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 as our tyre of the month this July. This summer tyre is energy efficient and can offer remarkable tyre mileage, making it one of Michelin’s most economical tyres. Developed from experience gained from 15 consecutive Le Mans 24 Hour victories, the Pilot Sport 3 is a superior tyre for sport-oriented and high-powered vehicles.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 3 delivers excellent handling and improved road-holding on bends. Thanks to the optimised profile of the tyre, the Pilot Sport 3 is able to cut through water, even deep standing water, and still offer high resistance to aquaplaning. Due to this technology, the tyre can also offer a better braking experience, guaranteeing a three metre shorter braking distance on wet roads*.
Thanks to its precise steering ability, as acclaimed by car manufacturers**, the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 offers enhanced driving sensations. The revolutionary rubber compound developed for the tyre means excellent grip, fuel savings and a longer life span resulting in a pleasurable and comfortable drive in all summer conditions.
Michelin are proud to announce that the Pilot Sport 3 is the first tyre from a sports range which has earnt the ‘Green X’ marking. This ‘Green X’ on the sidewall of the tyre indicates that it can boast one of the best energy efficiency levels currently on the market.
Search online to find Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres for your car today. Alternatively, find your nearest branch and arrange a fitting at a time to suit you. View other Michelin Tyres available from Setyres here.
*Tests carried out by TÜV SÜD in 2009, tyre size 245/40 ZR 18 Y. Compared with MICHELIN Pilot sport PS2. (http://www.michelin.co.uk/ tyres/michelin-pilot-sport-3)
**The MICHELIN Pilot sport range is approved for OE fitment on more than 200 vehicle models. (http://www.michelin.co.uk/ tyres/michelin-pilot-sport-3)