MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires fitted to the BMW M4 GTS
I always think that sexy cars needs sexy wheels and Michelin specially developed a version of the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires that will be the sole original
equipment fitment to the new limited special model BMW M4 GTS.
As a track car that is
approved for road use, the job of Michelin’s engineers was to design an ultra-high-performance
tire which is able to operate safely in a variety of road and track conditions
around the world. To this end, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires for the BMW
M4 GTS were produced using not only Bi-Compound asymmetric tread patterns but
also an asymmetric casing design. This offers the optimum balance between
handling, grip and tire life.
During the development
process Michelin produced and tested more than 1,000 prototype tires and 400
special series tires which were tested by both Michelin and BMW M test drivers.
To achieve all of the
performance characteristics demanded by BMW M, Michelin’s engineers focused on
the interaction between the tire’s tread compounds, architecture and profile,
and between the tires on each axle. This ensured not only good road manners in
terms of steering effort and response, balance and comfort but also fast laptimes
and consistent performance on track – with a particular objective to limit heat
build-up and wear.
In addition to
Michelin’s Bi-Compound technology, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires also
incorporate the motorsport-developed Track Variable Contact Patch 3.0. This
optimises pressure in the tire's contact patch so the same amount of rubber is
always in contact with the road or track, whether driving in a straight line or
cornering.
As well as the bespoke
technical elements used inside the tyre, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
also use Premium Touch Technology in the design of the sidewalls. This means
that as well as offering very high levels of performance, the tires also look
good – an important consideration when fitted to a car as stylish and focused
as the new BMW M4 GTS.
The tire sizes are as
follows:
265/35 ZR 19 Front and
285/30 ZR 20 Rear
About Michelin
Michelin, the leading tire
company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people
by manufacturing, distributing and marketing tires for every type of vehicle.
It also offers innovative business support services, digital mobility services and
publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases.
Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 170
countries, has 112,300 employees and operates 68 production plants in 17
countries. The Group also has a Technology Center, responsible for research and
development, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia.
(www.michelin.com)
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