DUBAI, UAE, April 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Specially developed versions of the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres will be the sole original equipment fitment on the new limited special model BMW M4 GTS.
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As a track car that is approved for road use, the job of Michelin's engineers was to design an ultra-high-performance tyre 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 tyres 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 tyre life.
During the development process Michelin produced and tested more than 1,000 prototype tyres and 400 special series tyres 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 tyre's tread compounds, architecture and profile, and between the tyres on each axle. This ensured not only good road manners in terms of steering effort and response, balance and comfort but also fast lap times 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 tyres also incorporate the motorsport-developed Track Variable Contact Patch 3.0. This optimises pressure in the tyre'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 tyres also use Premium Touch Technology in the design of the sidewalls. This means that as well as offering very high levels of performance, the tyres also look good - an important consideration when fitted to a car as stylish and focused as the new BMW M4 GTS.
The tyre sizes are as follows:
Michelin, the leading tyre company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing, distributing and marketing tyres 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. The Michelin regional headquarters for Africa, India, and the Middle East is based in Dubai, UAE.
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