Michelin Pilot Sport 2 ZP is a premium-range summer tyre, which is an enhanced successor to the Pilot Sport 2 tyre which has been improved with a range of enhancements, notably traction, safety and comfort are better than the past model. This model is especially suited to high-performance sports cars. The tyre ensures superb traction when braking, turning or when performing sudden moves.
The tread on the Michelin Pilot Sport 2 ZP is made on the premise of two blends. The external part is a mix of a carbon segment and silica, whilst the internal part utilizes immaculate silica. Such a perfectly-balanced combination gives ideal traction on dry and wet surfaces amid dynamic, high-speed driving. The Variable Contact Patch technology gives an expansion in the tyre contact with the street, which ensures the tyre is functional in a wide temperature range. The external tread blocks and central ribbing were copied as a result of testing as a part of Michelin's Formula 1 involvement. This means the tyre is positioned correctly and the steering response and handling are notably assured.
Wide channels with transverse entry points make a framework that rapidly removes water out from under the front tyre. On account of this, the tread dries rapidly, and the danger of aquaplaning is minimized. Two steel belts are put inside the Michelin Pilot Sport 2 ZP, complemented with fortified nylon strands. This enhances the ride comfort and longevity of the tyre.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 2 ZP likewise utilizes Zero Pressure Technology which permits the driving after a puncture for up to 50 miles.