Michelin’s new Pilot Sport 3 has just been unveiled sometime last month, and the PS3 will replace the PS2 as well as the Pilot Exalto – a new merged line-up. Of course, the Exalto isn’t offered here officially in Malaysia so for us it’ll replace just the PS2.
Here’s some of the ‘features’ of the new PS3:
- Green Power Compound – a rubber formula that includes silica particles that is designed for good wet grip. Silica helps reduce heat build up.
- Anti Surf System – a specially shaped shoulder that evacuates large volumes of water. It reduces risk of hydroplaning.
- Programmed Distortion Tyre – improves steering precision while at the same time increasing tread life. It keeps the rubber tread at an optimal temperature in all circumstances. At low speeds, the tread heats up quickly to attain the level of flexibility required for good traction. At high speeds, it stiffens to prevent excessive temperature build-up.
Michelin claims that the new PS 3 stops a good 3 meters shorter than its predecessor during full on hard braking, which means higher levels of grip. The 3 meter result was performed last year by TUV using 245/40ZR18 size PS3 rubber. Other improvements cited include better wet roadholding, a more precise steering, and better fuel economy as well. Of course, these are all to be tested. I still have my set of PS2 in very new condition on my non-staggered wheels (as I switched to a staggered setup with Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric) so perhaps a back to back comparison test is due!
The tyre itself is a rather high end tyre so the sizes that it is available in are also some of the larger ones. The range expected to be available by end 2010 is from as small as a 195/45R16 up to a 275/40ZR19. The PS3 is already standard equipment on a few cars in some countries such as the Audi A4, the Audi A5 and the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG.
Look after the jump for more detailed technical info on the PS3.
After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
burn rubber… burn…yeah
Good stuff from Michelin, but i will still go for AD08..haha
hmm? ps2? ps3? playstation ke haha
michelle, burn rubber??? i like;)
hmmm….my next tyre….. :p
Michelin Rubber, only F1 tyres are good in grip and road holding.. I prefer AD07 or maybe AD08 (never try yet).. Last time Falken tyres also good, Falken GRb RS Tune..
i m using sony ps3 now!!!
Being using Eagle F1 for too long.
Looking forward to try the PS3, just for change, if the price is right.
My guess is, that is a BIG 'if'.
Another if is if reputable reviews say its good enough/beat Eagle F1.
guys, want some opinion here. yes, tire like michelin & AD08, Eagle F1 etc is a bit expensive, but if compared in lifetime, safety, grip, fuel efficiency, which one we should go than other normal cheaper tyre…..
which one you guys will choose. Thanks guys
bot 2 pcs of it for my car tis morning^^
just got it for my RSZ
Anybody know what is the cheapest price to get pilot sport 3?
slotted in 4x brand new ps3 215/50/17 into my civic. great tyre, but not suitable for my car
anyone interested call 0123106440
woah,,, wel,, wher do u live? area i mean
been quote today by c k wong auto repair (near tesco puchong) at RM260/pc. Is this the best price in Old Klang area?
Please advise
oh.. sorry to tell..
this is for size 195/55/15
I own chevrolet Optra 1.6A.I just changed michelin PS3 form old is Yokohama S306.my tire man told me that 195/50 is save fuel compared to 195/55 which is original OEM size.Pls share your taught,is it better to chnage to lower % from 55 to 50?
i fixed a set on my waja. aaaaaaaaaaaaaawesome slide dude.. it was a controlled slide thanx to the tyres. i got me sliding but i was still inder control. haha. so range size of the PS3 is 195/55 R15 and upwards since my waja is 195/55 R15
How much u buy? Shop location? Thanks.