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™ IntelliSipe ™ Technology — Maximizes the number of sipes and, with interlocking action, delivers long wear life by providing exceptional tread block rigidity. Life Maximized Adherence ™ Compounding — A street-optimized compound that provides predictable handling, sustained levels of grip and excellent traction throughout the tire's life. MaxTouch Construction ™ — A unique tire shape and carcass design that more evenly distributes the forces of acceleration, braking and cornering throughout the contact patch — maximizing wear life. MICHELIN ® Total Performance ™ — Bringing multiple performances together with innovative technologies to deliver the total performance all drivers need — that's MICHELIN ® Total Performance. ™ MICHELIN ® PAX ® System — This is a run-flat technology that combines a unique tire, wheel, support ring, tire pressure monitoring system and specially formulated gel to enable continued mobility after a sudden loss of inflation pressure — the system is designed for operation at 55 mph for a range up to 125 miles. When in normal (inflated) operation, MICHELIN ® PAX ® System tires enhance road handling and driving comfort and reduce rolling resistance. R-Compounding — A racing-derived compound optimized for on-track performance and designed for maximized dry grip and repeated heat cycles. Silica-Based Tread Compound — A tread compound that combines a synthetic elastomer with silica granules for increased durability and exceptional grip on wet surfaces. Sipes: 2-D Active Sipes — A unique self- supporting construction that locks together for greater rigidity when traction is needed most. 3-D Active Sipes — Have a specially designed curve that locks the sipes in place, helping to provide improved grip on snow and ice. And because the sipes are full-depth, their grip lasts winter after winter. Interlocking Active Sipes — Allow for additional Biting Edges ™ technology needed for more grip in rain and snow by locking together to provide increased traction when it is needed most. TriFusion Compound ™ — Michelin's exclusive manufacturing C3M Technology ™ is a process that makes it possible to precisely place three different types of rubber compounds across the tread of a tire. Tri-Tread Design — Combines three distinct tread patterns for powerful grip in any weather, in any season. Twaron ® Belt — A high-density fiber used in the tread that delivers greater stability at high speed. Thanks to its variable tension, the Twaron ® belt grips the center of the tread more tightly than the shoulders. Because of this, centrifugal force is better controlled and forces are distributed more evenly, delivering increased stability. Variable Contact Patch — Maximizes the contact patch area during cornering through a combination of asymmetrical tread patterns and underlying belts. Variable Thickness Sipes Technology — Sipe design that has variable thickness built into the tread block. The benefit is enhanced transversal and longitudinal tread block rigidity for improved handling. Zero Pressure Technology — MICHELIN ® Zero Pressure tires feature a reinforced sidewall that is designed to support the weight of your car after a loss of air pressure 2 — even with no air in the tire. MICHELIN ® Zero Pressure technology allows you to continue driving up to 50 miles at 55 mph, so you don't have to change a tire on the side of a busy highway. 2 MICHELIN ® self-supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires are to be used only with an operational, Michelin-approved, low-air-pressure warning system. MICHELIN ® tires are built to the highest standards, so you can install with confidence. With MaxTouch Construction ™ Without MaxTouch Construction ™ Tri-Tread Design Tri-Fusion Compound 3-D Active Sipes Tread Block with Normal Sipes 2-D Active Sipes Variable Contact Patch Tire Technologies I 111