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2016 Michelin Databook

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WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER THIS TIRE? MICHELIN ® Premier ® A/S Safe When New. Safe When Worn. Even when half-worn, it's still safe, thanks to EverGrip wet-braking technology. The MICHELIN ® Premier ® A/S tire still stops shorter on wet roads than leading competitors' brand- new tires. 1 1 Safe refers to wet braking, wet handling and hydroplaning resistance when tires are new and worn to 5/32". All tires eventually wear out and should be replaced. Half-worn Premier tires are safe because of EverGrip Technology which combines an evolving tread with a high traction compound for enhanced wet-braking capabilities. Based on internal wet braking tests from 40 and 50 MPH versus Goodyear ® Assurance ® Tripletred ™ A/S tires in sizes 235/55R17 99H and P215/60R16 94V, Bridgestone ® Turanza ™ Serenity Plus in size 215/60R16 95V; using the MICHELIN ® Premier ® A/S tires in sizes 235/55R17 99H and 215/60R16 95V buffed to 5/32" of tread. Actual on-road results may vary. Popular Replacement Market Fitments: BMW 328i Toyota Camry Ford Fusion Honda Accord Cadillac CTS Hyndai Elantra MINI Cooper Shorter Stopping Even when half-worn, it's still safe, thanks to EverGrip wet-braking technology. The MICHELIN ® Premier ® A/S tire still stops shorter on wet roads than leading competitors' brand-new tires. 1 Enjoy a Quiet, Comfortable Ride MICHELIN ® Comfort Control Technology ™ uses computer-optimized design and precision manufacturing to reduce vibrations and road noise. Excellent Wet Grip and Lasting Winter Performance With EverGrip ™ Technology, extreme amounts of silica in tread compound provides exceptional wet grip for everyday handling, plus expanding rain grooves widen and emerging grooves open as the tire wears to maintain traction. Sunflower Oil keeps the EverGrip ™ Compound flexible in lower temperatures along with many tread blocks and sipes that act as biting edges to cut through the snow. COMFORT WEAR LIFE ALL-SEASON TIRE HANDLING FUEL EFFICIENCY BRAKING 10 9 9 10 10 28 Touring Tires

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