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2012 Data Book

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64 I Winter Tires MICHELIN® Pilot® Alpin® PA3™ This V-rated tire helps deliver an excellent solution for power and precision in winter driving. WINTER TIRE 8 10 10 8 8 SNOW TRACTION ICE TRACTION HANDLING FUEL EFFICIENCY WEAR LIFE BENEFITS OF MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN PA3 TIRES: ® ® ® ™ • 10% More Control in Snow than the Previous Generation Tire.1 Exceptional handling in cold-weather driving conditions is provided by an asymmetric tread design and 3-D Variable Thickness Sipes™ (VTS™ ) Technology, with wide sipes on the inside to provide traction in the snow and narrower sipes on the outside, providing handling in dry conditions. • 5% Better Acceleration in Snow.1 26% more of our Biting Edges™ sipe technology results in improved control in cold-weather conditions, resulting in a 5% gain in snow acceleration versus previous-generation tires. • Improved Traction for Better Stopping and Handling.1 The Helio Compound™ of MICHELIN® Pilot® Alpin® PA3™ tires allows for stopping distances of up to 9 feet shorter than its predecessor on wet road surfaces.1 This revolutionary compound also provides increased traction in low temperatures for better overall winter performance. Popular Replacement Market Fitments: Porsche 911 • Lexus ES 350 • BMW 5 Series See pages 10 – 11 for details. Meets the RMA* snow traction performance requirements. *Rubber Manufacturers Association 1 In comparison to the high standards of the MICHELIN® Pilot® Alpin® PA2™ tire.

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