“Tires are the most important influence on vehicle handling.” “Tires are the only part of the car that touch the ground.” “Tires are round and made of rubber.” Getting the chance to actually test competitive tires back-to-back on like vehicles is a rarity, but it can reveal differences in performance. Photo (c) MichelinThe science of tire design approaches art in its complexity and reliance on taste and feel. The Pilot line represents the state-of-the-art for Michelin consumer products. The Pilot uses two different elastomers in specific rings of the tread, which gives better performance when the tire is pushed in different road conditions. This highly technical construction can’t be found on any other Michelin consumer tire.

Source: Forbes March 28, 2017 23:15 UTC