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Product Details for the Primacy™ Alpin® PA3™
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Winter Tires
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 wet*.
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%.
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.
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) |
| 195/55R15 | 32493 | 85 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 889 | 1135@51 | N/A | 23.4 | 5.5" - 7" | 7.9" on 6" | |||||||||
| 195/60R15 | 34613 | 88 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 859 | 1235@51 | N/A | 24.21 | 5.5" - 7" | 7.9" on 6" | |||||||||
| 195/65R15 | 07051 | 91 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 832 | 1356@51 | N/A | 25 | 5.5" - 7" | 7.9" on 6" | |||||||||
| 205/65R15 | 02627 | 94 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 816 | 1477@51 | N/A | 25.5 | 5.5" - 7.5" | 8.2" on 6" | |||||||||
| 195/55R16 | 16265 | 87 | H | BSW | 10.5 | ZP | Green X | DIR | 852 | 1201@51 | N/A | 24.41 | 5.5" - 7" | 7.9" on 6" | ||||||||
| 205/50R16 | 20140 | 87 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 863 | 1201@51 | N/A | 24.09 | 5.5" - 7.5" | 8.4" on 6.5" | |||||||||
| 205/55R16 | 19607 | 91 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 836 | 1356@51 | N/A | 24.88 | 5.5" - 7.5" | 8.4" on 6.5" | MO | MB | |||||||
| 205/55R16 | 10536 | 91 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 835 | 1356@51 | N/A | 24.9 | 5.5" - 7.5" | 8.4" on 6.5" | |||||||||
| 205/55R16 | 73217 | 91 | H | BSW | 10.5 | ZP | Green X | DIR | 836 | 1356@51 | N/A | 24.88 | 5.5" - 7.5" | 8.4" on 6.5" | ||||||||
| 205/60R16 | 18229 | 92 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 809 | 1389@51 | N/A | 25.7 | 5.5" - 7.5" | 8.2" on 6" | |||||||||
| 205/60R16 | 40634 | 92 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 810 | 1389@51 | N/A | 25.67 | 5.5" - 7.5" | 8.2" on 6" | MO | MB | |||||||
| 215/55R16 | 96023 | 93 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 822 | 1433@51 | N/A | 25.3 | 6" - 7.5" | 8.9" on 7" | |||||||||
| 215/60R16/XL | 20257 | 99 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 797 | 1709@50 | N/A | 26.1 | 6" - 7.5" | 8.7" on 6.5" | |||||||||
| 215/65R16 | 02385 | 98 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 770 | 1653@51 | N/A | 27.01 | 6" - 7.5" | 8.7" on 6.5" | |||||||||
| 225/50R16 | 05726 | 92 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 836 | 1389@51 | N/A | 24.88 | 6" - 8" | 9.2" on 7" | |||||||||
| 225/55R16 | 92047 | 95 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 808 | 1521@51 | N/A | 25.75 | 6" - 8" | 9.2" on 7" | MO | MB | |||||||
| 225/55R16 | 49120 | 95 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 809 | 1521@51 | N/A | 25.7 | 6" - 8" | 9.2" on 7" | |||||||||
| 225/60R16 | 89493 | 98 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 782 | 1653@51 | N/A | 26.61 | 6" - 8" | 9" on 6.5" | |||||||||
| 205/45R17/XL | 11893 | 88 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 858 | 1235@50 | N/A | 24.25 | 6.5" - 7.5" | 8.1" on 7" | |||||||||
| 205/55R17 | 04565 | 91 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 803 | 1356@51 | N/A | 25.91 | 5.5" - 7.5" | 8.4" on 6.5" | |||||||||
| 215/45R17 | 76977 | 87 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 846 | 1201@51 | N/A | 24.6 | 7" - 8" | 8.4" on 7" | |||||||||
| 225/45R17 | 92931 | 91 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 832 | 1356@51 | N/A | 25 | 7" - 8.5" | 8.9" on 7.5" | |||||||||
| 225/45R17 | 13391 | 91 | H | BSW | 10.5 | ZP | Green X | DIR | 833 | 1356@51 | N/A | 24.96 | 7" - 8.5" | 8.9" on 7.5" | * | BM | ||||||
| 225/45R17 | 16573 | 91 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 833 | 1356@51 | N/A | 24.96 | 7" - 8.5" | 8.9" on 7.5" | MO | MB | |||||||
| 225/55R17 | 43677 | 97 | H | BSW | 10.5 | Green X | DIR | 777 | 1609@51 | N/A | 26.77 | 6" - 8" | 9.2" on 7" |
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.
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
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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