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  • Primacy™ Alpin® PA3™

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    Winter Traction for Luxury Touring Vehicles.This H-rated tire helps deliver a smooth touring ride with efficient wet braking and controlled maneuvers in winter conditions.

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    • 10% Better Acceleration in Snow1
    • Get Shorter, Safer Stops1
    • Get More Miles for Your Money2
    • 10% Better Acceleration in Snow1
      Primacy™ Alpin® PA3™ tires offer a 10% gain in acceleration and handling characteristics in snow as a result of more sipe edges biting into snow and ice from 3-D StabiliGrip Technology™ with its bidirectional auto blocking and variable geometry sipes.
    • Get Shorter, Safer Stops1
      Increased traction at low temperatures for improved braking and handling in the wet and better overall performance in the snow, all the result of the revolutionary Helio CompoundTM, with sunflower oil. The PrimacyTM Alpin® PA3TM tire stop 5.6 feet shorter than its predecessor on wet1.
    • Get More Miles for Your Money2
      Building on the fuel efficiencies of its predecessor, the Primacy™ Alpin® PA3™ tire uses even less fuel thanks to a rolling resistance that has been reduced by 7%.

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35,000 Mile Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty
Primacy™ Alpin® PA3™ tires carry an additional 35,000 mile limited warranty for treadwear or mileage.
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Available on:
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Speed Rating: [H]

30,000 Mile Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty
Primacy™ Alpin® PA3™ tires carry an additional 30,000 mile limited warranty for treadwear or mileage.
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Available on:
 Primacy™ Alpin® PA3™
Speed Rating: [H]

Standard Limited Warranty (All Michelin® Tires)
All Michelin® tires have a Standard Manufacturer's Limited Warranty, which covers defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original usable tread, or for 6 years from date of purchase, whichever occurs first. See warranty for details
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ShowTech Specs (23 part numbers)

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Part numbersTire Size
32493195/55R15
34613195/60R15
02627205/65R15
16265195/55R16
20140205/50R16
83221205/55R16
10536205/55R16
73217205/55R16
19607205/55R16
40634205/60R16
96023215/55R16
20257215/60R16/XL
02385215/65R16
05726225/50R16
92047225/55R16
49120225/55R16
89493225/60R16
11893205/45R17/XL
04565205/55R17/XL
76977215/45R17
16573225/45R17
13391225/45R17
43677225/55R17
Load IndexSpeed RatingSidewallRunflatTread MarkingMileage WarrantyRim Width Range (Min/Max)Section Width (On Measuring Rim Width)OE Marking (Sidewall)OE CodeOverall DiameterRevs Per MileTread Depth (in 32nds)Max Load Single (@PSI)Tire Weight
85HBSW DIR35,000 Mile5.5" - 7"7.9" on 6" 23.488910.51135@5117.09
88HBSW DIR35,000 Mile5.5" - 7"7.9" on 6" 24.285910.51235@5118.39
94HBSW DIR35,000 Mile5.5" - 7.5"8.2" on 6" 25.581610.51477@5120.72
87HBSWZPDIR30,000 Mile5.5" - 7"7.9" on 6" 24.485210.51201@5125.07
87HBSW DIR35,000 Mile5.5" - 7.5"8.4" on 6.5" 24.186310.51201@5118.32
91HBSW DIR35,000 Mile5.5" - 7.5"8.4" on 6.5"BMW 24.983610.51356@51
91HBSW DIR35,000 Mile5.5" - 7.5"8.4" on 6.5" 24.983510.51356@5119.4
91HBSWZPDIR30,000 Mile5.5" - 7.5"8.4" on 6.5" 24.983610.51356@5126.59
91HBSW DIR35,000 Mile5.5" - 7.5"8.4" on 6.5"MOMB24.983610.51356@5119.33
92HBSW DIR35,000 Mile5.5" - 7.5"8.2" on 6"MOMB25.781010.51389@5120.13
93HBSW DIR35,000 Mile6" - 7.5"8.9" on 7" 25.382210.51433@5120.48
99HBSW DIR35,000 Mile6" - 7.5"8.7" on 6.5" 26.179710.51709@5022.31
98HBSW DIR35,000 Mile6" - 7.5"8.7" on 6.5" 2777010.51653@5122.44
92HBSW DIR35,000 Mile6" - 8"9.2" on 7" 24.983610.51389@5120.7
95HBSW DIR35,000 Mile6" - 8"9.2" on 7"MOMB25.880810.51521@5121.61
95HBSW DIR35,000 Mile6" - 8"9.2" on 7" 25.780910.51521@5121.78
98HBSW DIR35,000 Mile6" - 8"9" on 6.5" 26.678210.51653@5122.35
88HBSW DIR35,000 Mile6.5" - 7.5"8.1" on 7" 24.385810.51235@5018.85
95HBSW DIR35,000 Mile5.5" - 7.5"8.4" on 6.5" 25.980310.51521@5020.94
87HBSW DIR35,000 Mile7" - 8"8.4" on 7" 24.684610.51201@5120.57
91HBSW DIR35,000 Mile7" - 8.5"8.9" on 7.5"MOMB2583310.51356@5120.44
91HBSWZPDIR30,000 Mile7" - 8.5"8.9" on 7.5"*BM2583310.51356@5126.9
97HBSW DIR35,000 Mile6" - 8"9.2" on 7" 26.877710.51609@5125.24

1Based on Michelin internal snow traction test results for MICHELIN® Primacy™ Alpin® PA3™ tires versus MICHELIN® Pilot® Alpin® PA2™ tires.

2Comparisons based upon fuel efficiency testing between MICHELIN® Primacy™ Alpin® PA3™ tires versus MICHELIN® Pilot™ Alpin® PA2™ tires. Fuel savings are estimates based on comparative rolling resistance. Actual on-road savings may vary.

OE [Vehicle Manufacturer] Sidewall Marking: * = BMW, MO = Mercedes-Benz

OE Code [Original Equipment Key]: BM = BMW, MB = Mercedes-Benz

Government UTQG Ratings do not apply to winter tires.

>> The sizes shown are average design values for tires measured on specified measuring rim widths. Some tires may vary from this value by +/-3% of the section height (affecting overall diameter), and +/-4% of the section width.

>> Section width varies approximately 0.2" (5mm) for every 0.5" change in rim width.

>> Tread patterns are often tuned to accomodate different tire widths. Tires for a particular dimension of a given tireline may vary in appearance from the tire shown in the photograph.

ZP = Zero Pressure Run-Flat Technology

XL = Extra Load

DIR = Directional

WARNING: Serious or fatal injury may result from tire failure due to underinflation or overloading. To ensure correct air pressure and vehicle load, refer to vehicle owner's manual or tire information placard on the vehicle. Serious injury or death may result from explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting. Only tire professionals should mount tires and they should never inflate beyond 40 psi to seat the beads. Before mixing types of tires in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle owner's manual for its recommendations.

DANGER: Never mount a 16" diameter tire on a 16.5" rim.

DANGER: Never mount a 17" diameter tire on a 17.5" rim.

Inflation pressure increase must not exceed the maximum pressure branded on the tire sidewall. When a customer requests a replacement tire with a lower speed rating than the original equipment tire, you must clearly communicate to him or her that the handling of the vehicle may be different, and that its maximum speed capability is limited to that of the lowest speed-rated tire on the vehicle. Exceeding the lawful speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed.

For high-speed driving, additional inflation pressure and possibly reduced tire loading and/or upsizing is required. In the absence of specific recommendations by the vehicle manufacturer, use the following guidelines based on those in the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization Standards Manual.

For speeds over 160km/h (100 mph), load and inflation must be adjusted according to the table below.

H-Speed Rated Sizes:

Maximum Speed (mph) 100 106 112 118 124 130

Inflation Increase (psi) 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0

Load Capacity (% of max.) 100 100 100 100 100 100

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  • You need to know your vehicle's options to find out the original size of the tires for your vehicle because automobile manufacturers often use different wheel and tire sizes for different variations of a specific vehicle. If you do not know your vehicle's options, check one of these places: 1. The original sales invoice or window sticker when you bought the vehicle. 2. Your vehicle's Owner's Manual, which will sometimes identify your vehicle's options. 3. Look on the vehicle itself. Some vehicles have a decal or lettering that indicates the options located on the side or rear of the vehicle.

  • Find the exact tire quickly using your tire size. Check your owner's manual or tire sidewall to find the required specifications.

    Knowing your tire size can help save time at the tire retailer. It also enables you to make an informed tire purchase.<br><br>You can find your vehicle's original equipment tire size in one of the following places:<br>1. On the tire placard located on the driver's door jamb <br>2. In your owners manual<br>3. On glove compartment door<br> 4. Inside the fuel hatch or trunk lid<br><br>You can also check your existing tire's designation on the sidewall. However, there is no guarantee that these are the original tire size unless they came on the vehicle new.<br><br><div><img src="/assets/mi/system/images/contextual-help/R2-Size.png"></div>
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  • You can determine your tire type by looking at the tire's designation on the sidewall of your tire. The following describes the differences between the tire type designations: P-Metric: A uniform designation of tire sizes in metric measurements. A typical P-Metric tire is P205/70R14 93S. European Metric: This system was a conversion of the numeric system from inches to millimeters. The aspect ratio appears in the size designation in most cases where it is other than 82. A typical European Metric tire is 185/70R14 88S Light Truck-Metric: This system is used for light truck tires, and it mirrors the P-Metric system used for passenger tires. A typical LT-Metric tire is LT245/75R16 120R. Light Truck High Flotation: This type is for light truck tires with lower sidewalls and wider treads that yield better traction on surfaces such as sand and soft soil found in watery, off-road situations. A typical tire is 31X10.50R15 LT LRC
  • This three-digit number represents the width of your tires in millimeters (mm).<div><img src="/assets/mi/system/images/contextual-help/R2-width.png" /></div>
  • The relationship of a tire's sidewall height to its section width.<div><img src="/assets/mi/system/images/contextual-help/R2-aspect.png" /></div>
  • The diameter of the rim in inches.<div><img src="/assets/mi/system/images/contextual-help/R2-diameter.png" /></div>
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