If you love cars, you have to know your tires. The Michelin Pilot Sport 2 (PS2) have been the benchmark high performance tire for several years now. The new Pilot Sport 3 was announced on January 1st. Not much info is available yet, even on Michelin’s website, but some info was found on Event Tire’s website including this diagram comparing it to the PS2.
No sizing or pricing availability for North America yet, but expect a few to start with with more sizes available as the year runs on. Pricing will be high.
January 14 Update: I got this email response from Michelin when I inquired about the PS3:
The Pilot Sport 3 is a very new tire for the US. They produce it in Europe
and it is going to be original equipment for such vehicles as the 2011 Audi
and Mercedes Benz.Currently there is only very limited availability on 2 sizes which are
255/40zr18 99Y and 285/35zr18 101Y.The Pilot Sport 3 is an ultra high performance summer tire that gives
exceptional traction in curves and very short stopping distance on wet
roads. It offers precise steering and very low rolling resistance for
outstanding energy efficiency and mileage.
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