Michelin Pilot Super Sport Acoustic (T0) ZR 101Y XL

Michelin Pilot Super Sport Acoustic (T0). FEATURES AND BENEFITS: Summer weather traction; Reduced road noise levels; Longer lasting tread life; Shorter braking distance; Increased driving control; . OVERVIEW: The Michelin Pilot Super Sport Acoustic (T0) is a high performance summer tire manufactured for Tesla vehicle models as an original equipment tire. The model was made using Michelin's experience in motorsport racing, particularly the 24 Hours of Le Mans.The tire was made to be used on select performance and passenger Tesla vehicle models and it received the T0' marking for this achievement. It has passed rigorous tests to be given this marking. The tire offers excellent safety, fuel efficiency, high speed durability and high speed performing capability. The reduced rolling resistance helps lower the vehicle's energy consumption. The tire is durable against the driving pressure affecting it as it does not deform under the driving pressure. This allows the tire to perform to its utmost capability with safety.The model has great summer weather traction and it grips the road well in dry and wet weather conditions thanks to the dual zone bi-compound used in its manufacture. The tire features a dry and a wet weather area on the tread. The outer shoulder features the racing-inspired unique dry performance compound, while the inner shoulder and center tread increases the wet weather traction. As the tire loses its traction and road gripping ability in colder weather temperatures, it is not recommended to be used in winter. The tire's circumferential tread grooves disperse water from below the tire footprint and prevent hydroplaning situations this way, offering a safer wet weather drive.A quiet and comfortable drive is guaranteed with the special polyurethane foam solution that is placed on the inner lining of the tread area. This is Michelin's Acoustic Technology that reduces the road vibrations and by doing so absorbs the road and pattern noise created while the tires are in motion. This negates the road noise heard in the cabin of the vehicle by not letting the soundwaves travel through the sound-absorbing foam. This foam muffles the noise resonance even when driving on changing road conditions. The road noise levels heard in the vehicle's cabin are reduced as a result, making the drive more enjoyable.The tire offers a longer lasting tread life and excellent protection against punctures. The internal structure's Twaron belt package prevents punctures and other on-road damages by reinforcing the sidewalls. The Variable Contact Patch 2.0 lengthens the tread life by preventing irregular wear patterns from forming across the tread area. This is made possible as the driving pressure is equally spread out across the optimized tire footprint. As the forces of acceleration, cornering and braking are evenly distributed along the tire, the pressure does not affect certain areas of the tire more than others, which reduces the possibility of uneven wear. The combination of these two enhancements increases the tire's driving safety, its usability and tread life length.The Pilot Super Sport Acoustic (T0) is also easily and safely controlled. The special bi-compound improves the tire's road gripping ability. Friction is created across the tire footprint at the moment of braking, which decreases the braking distance by upgrading the braking power. The shorter and safer braking ability allows the driver to confidently control the tire in all summer conditions. The special compound and motorsport racing technologies used in its manufacture achieve an overall lower tire weight. This increases the model's constant contact with the road surface which improves the driving stability and steering responsiveness. The tire is stable under the driving pressure and it is quick and accurate in its response to the driver's instructions which make it better to control and handle. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.