Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ All-Season 285/40ZR18 101Y Tire

The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is a performance and high performance, all season tire model manufactured for passenger vehicles and SUVs. Michelin offers a 45,000 mile treadwear warranty with this model. The tire was manufactured using a silica-based sunflower oil enriched Helio+ tire compound. This tire compound provides excellent dry, wet and winter weather traction and it enhances the winter weather road gripping ability significantly. The sunflower oil compound increases the winter weather (snow and ice) road grip compared to the Pilot Sport A/S 3 tire model. The asymmetric tread pattern also maintains constant road contact thanks to the Variable Contact Patch 3.0, offering a safer year round driving capability. The Variable Contact Patch 3.0 also promotes a longer lasting tread life. It prevents irregular wear from forming across the tread area. This is achieved as the technology promotes an optimized tire footprint which equally spreads the driving pressure out across the tread area. The even distribution of the forces of accelerating, cornering and braking prevents irregular tread wear and extends the tire’s tread life. As the model has a longer tread life, its usability is increased as well. The silica-based tire compound increases the braking ability. This compound was derived from Michelin’s experiences gathered at the 24 Hours race track of Le Mans. The silica-infused compound spreads the force of braking across the tire footprint and creates friction at the moment of braking to shorten the braking distance. The model also has excellent cornering ability and power. The shoulder tread block features more rubber compound that provides additional biting edges to the tire during cornering and maneuvering. The safer braking and enhanced cornering upgrade the tire’s performing capability. The Total Performance technology was used in the manufacture of the Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The tire combines year round safety, high speed durability and remarkable fuel efficiency without losing its excellent high speed performing ability. In this manner, the tire is safe to use all year, it maintains its optimal tire shape and lowers the fuel consumption, all while allowing the vehicle to perform to its utmost capability.

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Tire season

All-Season

Manufacturer

Michelin North America Inc.

Tire width

285 mm

Tire load range

Standard Load

Tire load index

101

Vehicle fitment type

Universal

Warranty distance

45000 miles

Is run flat

N

Overall diameter

27.1 in

Tire speed rating

Y

Vehicle type

Car

Tire size

285/40ZR18 101Y

Construction type

Radial

Electric vehicle tire

N

Automotive parts division

Performance

Wheel diameter

18 in

Flotation tire

N

Maximum vehicle rim width

11 in

Mud & snow rated

Y

Uniform tire quality grade (utqg)

500 AA A

Items included

Tire Only

Minimum vehicle rim width

9.5 in

Count

1

Vehicle class designator

P

Tire location

Front and Rear Tires

Tire sidewall style

Black Sidewall

Tire terrain

Highway Terrain

Tire diameter

18 in

Compatible cars

1999-2002:Dodge Viper GTS, 1999-2002:Dodge Viper R/T-10

Tire type

Performance Tires

Model

68255

Tread depth

10/32

Maximum inflation pressure

51 psi

Net content statement

1 Ea

Tire aspect ratio

40

Tire treadwear rating

500