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116 I Tire Technologies Michelin Glossary of Terms Use this section to find quick definitions to some of the terms and trademarks addressed in this Data Book. Asymmetric Tread Design — Tread design uses different elements on either side of the tread to deliver specific performances. Banded at Zero (BAZ) Technology — ™ MICHELIN® BAZ Technology™ nylon strips applied in the tread area atop the steel belts at zero degrees. BAZ Technology™ uses spiral-wrapped opposes centripetal forces that can cause tire distortion at high speeds. BAZ Technology™ handling and durability.1 C3M Technology ™ optimizes high-speed BAZ Technology™ — Manufacturing process that permits precise placement of different tire components and multiple rubber-tread compounds. Comfort Control Technology — Uses precision ™ manufacturing to ensure an ultra-high level of tire uniformity, while also employing powerful proprietary tread design software to minimize tread acoustics. Dual Asymmetric Tread Design — Different tread patterns featured on either side of the tread help enhance and optimize performance for both wet and dry handling. Inside shoulder has more grooves for water evacuation. Massive tread blocks on the outside shoulder maximize handling. Dual-Tread Compounding — Employs two compound types across the tread: the outside for dry traction and the inside for wet traction. DuraGuard Technology — ™ Includes various features, such as two sidewall plies and two high-strength steel belts under the tread. DuraGuard Technology™ Dual-Tread Compound Asymmetric Tread EnergySaver Construction — ™ A combination of unique rubber compounds and tire architecture that helps reduce energy consumption (in the form of heat). With EnergySaver Construction™ Without EnergySaver Construction™ European Performance Profile — Features a rounder shoulder shape designed to handle curves more predictably during aggressive driving. Filament at Zero (FAZ) Technology — ™ Individual, spiral-wrapped nylon or aramid/nylon reinforcing filaments that are precisely placed in specific portions or across the entire tread area atop the steel belts banded at zero degrees. Filament at Zero (FAZ) Technology™ helps retain tire shape and also enhances ride quality and steering precision. Helio Compound ™ FAZ Technology™ — Rubber compound technology that contains natural sunflower oil. This formulation helps provide excellent grip by better dissipating the energy in the tread — even at low temperatures. High Modulus Undertread — Layer of rubber below the tire ™ grooves that anchors the tread blocks to the casing plies for increased grip and steering response, resulting in optimized handling. High-Tensile/Polyamide Belt Package — The high-tensile steel cords and polyamide belt package help provide enormous support for the tread and crown areas for consistently powerful cornering capabilities and quick steering responses. HydroChutes Technology — HydroChutes™ ™ technology helps enable the fast evacuation of water, helping to provide confident performance in wet weather conditions. IntelliSipe Technology — Maximizes the ™ number of sipes and, with interlocking action, delivers long wear life by providing exceptional tread block rigidity. 1 Exceeding the safe, legal speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed. 2 MICHELIN® self-supporting Zero Pressure (ZP) tires are to be used only with an operational, Michelin-approved, low-air-pressure warning system. ™ High-Tensile Steel HydroChutes™ Technology