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70 I Winter Tires MICHELIN® Alpin® The new MICHELIN® A4 Alpin® A4 tire allows you to drive in confidence through snow, ice and rain year after year. WINTER TIRE 9 10 10 9 9 WEAR LIFE FUEL EFFICIENCY HANDLING ICE TRACTION SNOW TRACTION BENEFITS OF MICHELIN ALPIN A4 WINTER TIRES: ® ® • Start 10% Easier on Snow-Covered and Icy Roads. 1 With 50% more gripping edges, the tread pattern provides ultimate efficiency in 2 both lateral and longitudinal grip, while the high-density sipes provide excellent snow and ice traction. The 3-D Stabiligrip Technology™ better handling and braking on ice, snow and black roads. provides more rigidity for • Stop 5% Shorter on Snow-Covered and Wet Roads. With Helio 3 Compound, a new formula of full silica-based rubber compound with sunflower ™ oil4 , the new MICHELIN® Alpin® A4 tire maintains its elasticity at low temperatures for enhanced performance and braking power on wet, snow-covered and icy roads. • Drive an Extra Winter Season. The MICHELIN® Alpin® A4 tire has optimal wear resistance providing longer-lasting performance than certain leading competitors.4 roads for the life of the tire. Popular Replacement Market Fitments: MINI Cooper • Ford Focus • Mercedes C-Class See pages 10 – 11 for details. Meets the RMA* snow traction performance requirements. *Rubber Manufacturers Association 1 On average, compared with the previous-generation MICHELIN Primacy™ covered roads. Tests carried out by TÜV SÜD Automotive in 2010 on tire sizes 195/65R15T and 205/55R16H. Alpin® Automotive in 2010 on tire sizes 195/65R15T and 205/55R16H purchased on the open market in November 2009. Alpin® Tire Size 225/50R16 205/55R17 215/45R17 GREEN X® Description Service 92H GREEN X® 95H GREEN X® 91V MSPN 36924 93575 07962 Rim Width Range (inches) 6.0 – 8.0 5.5 – 7.5 7.0 – 8.0 Section Width on Measuring Rim Width (inches) 9.2 on 7.0 8.4 on 6.5 8.4 on 7.0 Overall Diameter (inches) 24.9 25.9 24.7 PA3 tire, starting off on icy or snow- 2 Compared with the previous-generation tire. 3 On average, compared with the previous-generation tire, on icy, snow-covered or wet roads. Tests carried out by TÜV SÜD Automotive in 2010 on tire sizes 195/65R15T and 205/55R16H; other tests carried out internally. 4 On average, MICHELIN® The tire's new formula and full-depth sipes ensure traction on slippery A4 tire lasts 35% longer compared with its main competitors. Tests carried out by TÜV SÜD Tread Depth (in/32nds) 10.0 10.0 10.0 Rev/Mile @ 45 mph 836 803 844 Max Load Single (lbs@psi) 1389@51 1521@50 1356@50 Available Sidewall = BSW important product information. See pages 120 – 121 for