TECHNICAL INNOVATION

New Technology

Micro-Pumps

MICHELIN introduces Micro-Pumps with the
advanced tread block to help extract
the thin film of water on ice that causes
problems with grip thus bringing enhance
safety in the most difficult driving
conditions
Tires with Micro-Pumps Technology:
- MICHELIN X-Ice Xi2

Stability Lamels

StabiliGrip sipes for greater grip and more
stability.

StabiliGrip technology combines 2 types of sipes:
- Bi-directional sipes.
- Variable geometry
Tires with Stabili Grip Technology:
- MICHELIN Primacy Alpin PA3

Helio Compound

The Helio compound containing sunflower oil,
improves performance on wet surfaces while
at the same time consolidating the performance
on snow.
Tires with Helio-compound Technology:
- MICHELIN Primacy Alpin PA3
- MICHELIN Pilot Alpin PA3

The Green X

Green tires help cut a vehicle’s fuel consumption
and therefore lead to reduced CO2 emissions.

• What are the special features of these tires?
Low rolling resistance.
This is obtained by an exclusive formulation of
rubber compounds and a specially designed
compounding process.

The Green X cont.

• How can I recognise Michelin green energy
saving tires?
The sidewalls of our automobile tires will soon
all bear the mark Green X. Green energy
saving truck tires are grouped together
as a range under the brand name Energy.
Tires with Green X Technology:
- MICHELIN X-Ice Xi2, Pilot Alpin PA3, Primary Alpin PA3, Latitude Alpin

STABILITY GRIP
Technical innovation

HELIO
Technical innovation