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Product Details for the Pilot® Alpin® PA3™
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Winter
Winter Tires
10% More Control In the Snow1
Exceptional handling in cold weather driving conditions is provided by an asymmetric tread design and 3D Variable Thickness Sipes Technology™ (VTS™), with wide sipes on the inside providing traction in the snow and narrower sipes on the outside providing handling in dry conditions.
5% Better Acceleration in Snow1
26% more of our Biting Edges™ sipe technology results in improved control in cold weather conditions, resulting in a 5% gain in snow acceleration versus previous generation tires.
Improved Traction for Better Stopping and Handling1
The Helio Compound™ of Pilot® Alpin® PA3™ tires allow for stopping distances of up to 9.2 feet shorter than its predecessor on wet road surfaces. This revolutionary compound also provides increased traction in low temperatures for better overall winter performance.
Ultra-High Performance Winter Tire.
This V-rated tire helps deliver an excellent solution for power and precision in winter driving.
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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| Tire Size | Item # | Load Index / Load Range | Speed Rating | Sidewall | Tread Depth (in 32nds) | Runflat Tech Features | Fuel Effic Features | Tread Marking | UTQG Tread | UTQG Traction | UTQG Temp | Revolutions Per Mile | More |
Max Load, Single (@PSI) | Max Load, Dual (@PSI) | Overall Diameter | Rim Width Range (Min/Max) |
Section Width (On Measuring Rim Width) |
OE Marking (Sidewall) |
OE Code | Additional Features | Side (Left/Right) |
| 205/55R16/XL | 30013 | 94 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 835 | 1477@50 | N/A | 24.9 | 5.5" - 7.5" | 8.4" on 6.5" | ||||||||||
| 205/50R17/XL | 39625 | 93 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 828 | 1433@50 | N/A | 25.12 | 5.5" - 7.5" | 8.4" on 6.5" | ||||||||||
| 215/50R17/XL | 25465 | 95 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 816 | 1521@50 | N/A | 25.5 | 6" - 7.5" | 8.9" on 7" | ||||||||||
| 215/55R17/XL | 21639 | 98 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 791 | 1653@50 | N/A | 26.3 | 6" - 7.5" | 8.9" on 7" | ||||||||||
| 225/45R17/XL | 17547 | 94 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 833 | 1477@50 | N/A | 24.96 | 7" - 8.5" | 8.9" on 7.5" | ||||||||||
| 225/50R17/XL | 14621 | 98 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 803 | 1653@50 | N/A | 25.9 | 6" - 8" | 9.2" on 7" | ||||||||||
| 225/55R17/XL | 81310 | 101 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 776 | 1819@50 | N/A | 26.8 | 6" - 8" | 9.2" on 7" | ||||||||||
| 235/45R17/XL | 31961 | 97 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 821 | 1609@50 | N/A | 25.35 | 7.5" - 9" | 9.3" on 8" | ||||||||||
| 235/55R17/XL | 58324 | 103 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 766 | 1929@50 | N/A | 27.17 | 6.5" - 8.5" | 9.7" on 7.5" | ||||||||||
| 245/45R17/XL | 87868 | 99 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 810 | 1709@50 | N/A | 25.67 | 7.5" - 9" | 9.6" on 8" | MO | MB | ||||||||
| 225/40R18/XL | 11663 | 92 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 829 | 1389@50 | N/A | 25.08 | 7.5" - 9" | 9.1" on 9" | ||||||||||
| 225/45R18/XL | 01253 | 95 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 802 | 1521@50 | N/A | 25.94 | 7" - 8.5" | 8.9" on 7.5" | ||||||||||
| 235/40R18/XL | 14305 | 95 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 819 | 1521@50 | N/A | 25.39 | 8" - 9.5" | 9.5" on 8.5" | * | BM | ||||||||
| 235/45R18/XL | 48482 | 98 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 790 | 1653@50 | N/A | 26.34 | 7.5" - 9" | 9.3" on 8" | ||||||||||
| 245/40R18/XL | 02797 | 97 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 809 | 1609@50 | N/A | 25.71 | 8" - 9.5" | 9.8" on 8.5" | MO | MB | ||||||||
| 245/40R18/XL | 17170 | 97 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 809 | 1609@50 | N/A | 25.71 | 8" - 9.5" | 9.8" on 8.5" | ||||||||||
| 245/45R18/XL | 14615 | 100 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 780 | 1764@50 | N/A | 26.65 | 7.5" - 9" | 9.6" on 8" | ||||||||||
| 255/45R18 | 10883 | 99 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 769 | 1709@51 | N/A | 27.05 | 8" - 9.5" | 10" on 8.5" | MO | MB | ||||||||
| 255/40R19/XL | 06987 | 100 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 769 | 1764@50 | N/A | 27.05 | 8.5" - 10" | 10.2" on 9" | ||||||||||
| 255/45R19 | 13505 | 100 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 741 | 1764@51 | N/A | 28.07 | 8" - 9.5" | 10" on 8.5" | N0 | P | ||||||||
| 285/40R19 | 27484 | 103 | V | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | 743 | 1929@51 | N/A | 27.99 | 9.5" - 11" | 11.4" on 10" | N0 | P |
1Based on Michelin internal snow traction test results versus the MICHELIN® Pilot® Alpin® PA2™ tire.
OE [Vehicle Manufacturer] Sidewall Marking: * = BMW, MO = Mercedes Benz, N0 = Porsche
OE Code [Original Equipment Key]: BM = BMW, MB = Mercedes-Benz, P = Porsche
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.
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.
V-Speed Rated Sizes:
Maximum Speed (mph) 100 106 112 118 124 130 136 143 149
Inflation Increase (psi) 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 5
Load Capacity (% of max) 100 100 100 100 100 100 97 94 91
Performance Ratings:
Performance Ratings are calculated by Michelin on a scale of 1 to 10 and are reflective of the various tire lines' strengths within the overall Michelin portfolio.
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