Description Michelin Pilot Road 3 Trail
The Michelin Pilot Road 3 Trail summer tire is a modified version of the Pilot Road 3 model, created specifically for touring motorcycles, while the "original" is intended for both "tourists" and sports bikes with engines of different capacities. The main difference lies in the 2CT Dual-Compound technology, which is applied in a slightly different way in this case.
2CT Dual-Compound Technology
This technology involves the use of two different rubber compounds on different parts of the tread. The shoulder areas of the Michelin Pilot Road 3 Trail are made of a more elastic compound, while the central part is made using a more rigid composition. This allows for additional grip when the motorcycle is at significant angles of inclination, due to the more dense contact of the tread with the road surface. When moving in a straight line, the more rigid rubber compound improves the directional stability and optimizes the distribution of external pressure on the contact patch, preventing uneven wear.
At the same time, the width of the longitudinal layers with different elasticity for the front and rear tires differs significantly. The central part of the front tire tread, made of a rigid compound, occupies approximately 50% of its area, while for the rear tire this figure reaches 80%. The Pilot Road 3 model does not have this design feature.
X-Sipe Technology
Another difference between the rear and front tires is the presence of so-called X-sipes, located transversely. When in contact with the road surface, the walls of these tread elements shift relative to each other, creating a multitude of additional edges of adhesion, which are not only transverse but also have a significant length. Due to this, exceptionally high traction-adhesion properties are ensured in the longitudinal direction, which is mainly manifested on wet roads.
Main Features of Michelin Pilot Road 3 Trail
- 2CT Dual Compound technology provides an ideal balance between most of the main working qualities of the tire;
- X-Sipe technology provides the rear tire tread with a multitude of very long transverse edges of adhesion, which significantly improves traction-adhesion properties and braking efficiency.