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Already proven in real world Pro Tour tests (including the Tour de France), the new Pro3 tire range will feature lighter weights, better efficiency and up to 27% more grip than the Pro² models they replace. In Michelin's own testing, we found a 3 mph increase in maximum speed when turning on a 25 meter radius corner. Look for them in the Spring of 2008.
Michelin Pro3 Grip:
- Rubber mix derived from MotoGP and auto racing technology
- ESC extra-supple casing for flexibility, performance and lightweight
- Extra Supple Casing– highly flexible, cross-ply carcass with 127 TPI (420 threads/dm²) cord density, a technology used in top-of-the-line tires that helps them achieve the highest levels of performance
- Flexible beads (foldable tires)
- High Density Puncture Protector – strong, lightweight, interwoven anti-puncture reinforcement inserted under the center tread
- High Protect Rim System – Protective strip that protects the bead area against wear from the rim. The HPRS is used on all flexible-bead Michelin tires
- Lightweight skinwalls, with casing plies surrounded by a thin coat of rubber
- Dual Compound – technology for road tires, this includes two co-extruded compounds with one compound (with enhanced grip) on the shoulders and a second (with lower rolling resistance) in the center
- Silica Energy – Rubber mix reinforced with 100% silica for an optimized balance between rolling resistance and grip. Silica also helps shed mud in off-road applications
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