Michelin Power Super Sport Tire - First Look

For the committed racer or track day enthusiast, Michelin has always pulled ahead. Replacing the Power One as the new top shelf tire, the Michelin Power Super Sport tires should prove to be a competitive advantage.

Using Michelin's 2CT+ technology, an underlying harder compound supports the softer edge grip sections of the tire. This allows the grip to perform at its maximum without losing the rigid structure of a stronger tread. With only a 7.5% grooved tread ratio, the Michelin Power Super Sport Tires are the closest thing you'll find to a racing slick from Michelin that is still street legal. Using research and development from world endurance championship racing, Michelin aims to set the benchmark for longevity for the competition tire. In addition, they've engineered the side walls to be adaptable to various tire pressures allowing for a custom approach to the unique challenges of a particular track or temperature.

The Power Super Sport should be used sparingly on the street as the compound is designed for maximum grip in the smooth, controlled environments of a track. However, when used to their potential we expect to see them shine, giving riders more confidence and real results on the track.

Michelin Power Supersport Tire Review:

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Michelin Anakee 3 Tire Announced

Anyone who rides dual sport is well acquainted with the Michelin Anakee tires. In 2013, we will be getting a new edition to the Anakee name.  By the looks of it, this will be a significant upgrade.


Michelin Anakee 3 Tire Review:





The first thing you need to know about the Michelin Anakee 3 is that it is unlike any dual sport tire you have seen before. With a similar 'shock and awe' value to the Michelin Pilot Road 3, the Anakee 3 is full of unique tread patterns and ground breaking tracking (pun intended). The grooves are cut in an asymmetrical way with rectangular detents interspersed along the deep sipes. This interruption of the sipe provides several additional edges in the tread that help to grip and break up dirt, not only by gaining traction, but also by encouraging evacuation of dirt and mud.

Every other groove extends all the way to the edge of the tire, providing that much needed edge grip without disturbing the flat portion used on the street. Upon closer inspection, each groove has what looks like teeth along the inside edge of the slice, further aiding grip and evacuation.

Michelin claims better grip in all conditions, wet, dirt, and asphalt, as well as a longer tread life. If this is true, then the Michelin Anakee 3 Tires could provide an easy solution for all types of road-biased dual-sport riders as one of the most versatile tires we have seen to date.

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Michelin Commander 2 Tires

Brand new for January 2012, the Michelin Commander 2 Tire seems to be the end-all be-all for cruiser tires. Studies conducted in the production phase of these tires using a Harley Electra Glide showed that the rear tire will last nearly twice as long as the Commander II's main competition from Metzeler and Dunlop. The brand new Michelin Commander 2 Rear Tires can cover up to 40,000km (nearly 25,000mi). Utilizing a more rigid tire casing than what is generally seen on comparable tires. This higher-density casing offers better handling and tremendous feedback with the road. At the back tire, aramid tread plies are used which resist centrifugal growth, provide extra stability and reduce the overall weight of the tire. In addition, the Commander II tires are using square bead wires which improve casing rigidity, overall handling and make them a cinch to install. The Michelin Commander 2 Front Tires and rear tires will also perform excellently in the rain, as their new rubber compounds provide unparalleled grip in the wet without sacrificing longevity. There are numerous longitudinal grooves in these tires that force water out. In addition, using Silica Rain Technology, Michelin has integrated silica into the compound of the tire to prevent uneven wear.

Stay tuned for a Michelin Commander 2 Tires Review coming soon. Update, check out our Michelin Commander 2 Tire Review below:




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