The MICHELIN Pilot Alpin 4 tread pattern may be different from the picture of the tyre above. Depending on the fitment the tread pattern can be Asymmetrical or Directional.
Why do you use both Asymmetrical and Directional tread patterns?
Indeed the new MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN has two different tread patterns. The reason is that we worked simultaneously in two parallel ways: one is made in collaboration with Porsche, the second one in a more common way. The two solutions have succeeded to achieve the desired result. Both of tread patterns respond perfectly to the “ridge-n-flex” philosophy and use the same elements but in a slightly different way.
Traditionally the asymmetric pattern is seen as the pattern for better handling. So what about handling with the PA4 Directional pattern version?
Indeed the asymmetric tread pattern is a solution for better handling, but not the only one. As you know the tyre is a system of many elements. By combining them in different ways, you can get great handling with both asymmetric or directional. The good example is our new PILOT ALPIN directional tyre approved by Porsche for the new 911 and Boxster.
Does it mean that Directional MICHELIN Pilot Alpin is only for Porsche?
No, not only.
Indeed it seems like this, as we have started with Porsche sizes. We are free to design more directional sizes for any other vehicles to meet their requirements.
Even today these sizes exist in two versions V/W (Porsche marked and without special marking).
Fitments with directional pattern :
Fitment Tyre full name
255/40 R20 101W255/40 R20 101W EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 GRNX MI
235/40 R19 96W235/40 R19 96W EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 GRNX MI
265/40 R19 102W265/40 R19 102W EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 GRNX MI
295/30 R20 101W295/30 R20 101W EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 GRNX MI
295/45 R20 100W295/45 R20 100W EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 GRNX MI
295/35 R20 105W295/35 R20 105W EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 GRNX MI
305/30 R20 103W305/30 R20 103W EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 GRNX MI
285/40 R19 107W285/40 R19 107W EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 GRNX MI
295/35 R19 104V295/35 R19 104V EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 GRNX MI
255/45 R19 104W255/45 R19 104W EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 GRNX MI
245/35 R20 95W245/35 R20 95W EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 GRNX MI
255/45 R19 104V255/45 R19 104V EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 MO GRNX MI
255/40 R20 101V255/40 R20 101V EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 MO GRNX MI
285/35 R20 104V285/35 R20 104V EXTRA LOAD TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 MO GRNX MI
265/40 R19 98V265/40 R19 98V TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 N0 GRNX MI
245/35 R20 91V245/35 R20 91V TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 N0 GRNX MI
295/30 R20 97V295/30 R20 97V TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 N0 GRNX MI
285/35 R20 104V XL285/35 R20 104V XL TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 N0 GRNX MI
235/40 R19 92V235/40 R19 92V TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 N0 GRNX MI
255/40 R20 101V XL255/40 R20 101V XL TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 N0 GRNX MI
255/45 R19 100V255/45 R19 100V TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 N0 GRNX MI
285/40 R19 103V285/40 R19 103V TL PILOT ALPIN PA4 N0 GRNX MI
Legal mentions:
- (1) On average, compared with the previous-generation tyre, starting-off on icy or snow-covered roads. Tests carried out by TÜV SÜD in 2010 on tyre sizes 195/65 R 15 T and 205/55 R 16 H.
(2) On average, compared with the previous-generation tyre, on icy, snow-covered or wet roads. Tests carried out by TÜV SÜD in 2010 on tyre sizes 195/65 R 15 T and 205/55 R 16 H; other tests carried out internally.
(3)On average, MICHELIN Alpin lasts 35% longer compared to its main competitors on the European market. TÜV SÜD 2010 and 2011 on 175/65 R 14 T,195/65 R 15 T, 205/55 R 16 H and 225/45 R 17 V. With available tyres, purchased on the European retail market end of 2009 and end of 2010.
(4) Taking into account life span and energy efficiency.
(5) Calculated on the basis of the TÜV SÜD Automotive rolling resistance tests for 2008 and 2009.
