• Slick

  

• Radial

  

• Silica

  

• 2-Compound Technology

  

• Synthetic Compounds

  

From competition...

Michelin developed the process of integrating silica into rubber compounds, replacing carbon black as a reinforcement. On March 29, 1992, at Japan's Suzuka circuit, Mick Doohan was the first rider to use a silica tire in competition, scoring a resounding win on the rain-soaked Japanese track. Even today, racing rain tires continue to incorporate silica technology.

...to the road

MICHELIN^® Pilot^® Sport tires were the first production tires to use 100% silica-reinforced rubber compounds. In contrast to a race tire, a road tire must deliver exceptional performance both on dry AND wet pavement. Thanks to silica technology, road tires benefit from improved performance both in the wet and in cold weather, without compromising tread life.