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24 I Ultra-High Performance Sport Tires MICHELIN® Pilot® Sport 3 Tuned to be original equipment on ultra-high performance vehicles such as the Mercedes E63 AMG and Audi A5. Delivers outstanding balance of long tread life and enhanced fuel efficiency. SUMMER TIRE 8 9 8 8 9 WET GRIP BRAKING HANDLING FUEL EFFICIENCY WEAR LIFE BENEFITS OF MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3 TIRES: ® ® • Outstanding Wet Performance. Engineered to excel in wet conditions with the ability to both hold curves without slipping and brake shorter.1 • The Choice of Top Sports Car Manufacturers.2 Popular with ultra-high performance car enthusiasts demanding precise steering response. Original Equipment Fitments: Audi A5 • Mercedes E63 AMG See pages 10 – 11 for details. 1 Tests conducted in 2009 by Germany's independent TÜV SÜD Automotive centre using 245/40ZR18 Y tires. Compared with the MICHELIN® 2 The MICHELIN® Pilot® Pilot® Sport PS2™ tire. Sport tire range is certified for use on more than 200 original equipment models. Some vehicles come from the vehicle manufacturer with "split fitments" — meaning different size tires on the front and rear axles. Because these tires cannot be rotated as recommended by Michelin, the mileage warranty on each rear tire will cover half the number of miles as the standard mileage warranty for that particular tire design. Tire Size 215/45R16/XL GREEN X® 215/45R17/XL 235/40ZR18/XL GREEN X® 245/40ZR18/XL GREEN X® 255/40ZR18/XL GREEN X® 285/35ZR18/XL GREEN X® 255/35ZR19/XL GREEN X® 255/35ZR19/XL GREEN X® 285/30ZR19/XL GREEN X® UTQG = 320/AA/A Available Sidewall = BSW Description MSPN Service 90V AO 91W 95W 97Y AO 04531 54898 83533 29964 Rim Width Range (inches) 7.0 – 8.0 7.0 – 8.0 8.0 – 9.5 8.0 – 9.5 (99Y) MO1 71948 8.5 – 10.0 (101Y) MO1 13905 9.5 – 11.0 (96Y) MO 02241 8.5 – 10.0 96Y AO (98Y) MO 54471 9.5 – 10.5 Section Width on Measuring Rim Width (inches) 02262 8.5 – 10.0 8.4 on 7.0 8.4 on 7.0 9.5 on 8.5 9.8 on 8.5 10.2 on 9.0 11.4 on 10.0 10.2 on 9.0 10.2 on 9.0 11.4 on 10.0 Overall Diameter (inches) 23.6 24.7 25.4 25.7 26.0 25.9 26.0 26.0 25.8 Original Equipment Key: AU = Audi, F = Ford, H = Honda, MB = Mercedes-Benz Service Description Key: AO = Audi, MO & MO1 = Mercendes-Benz XL = Extra Load Tread Depth (in/32nds) 9.5 9.0 9.0 8.5 9.5 8.5 9.5 9.5 9.0 Rev/Mile @ 45 mph 881 844 819 809 799 804 799 799 807 Max Load Single (lbs@psi) 1323@50 1356@50 1521@50 1609@50 1709@50 1819@50 1565@50 1565@50 1653@50 Fitments Available O.E. AU H F AU MB MB MB AU MB 2Q 2012 2Q 2012 See pages 120 – 121 for important product information. GREEN X® Note: Not all sizes in this tire line carry the MICHELIN® marking.