MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN PA4 - 235/50R18 - 101V 

The Pilot Alpin PA4 is Michelin's Performance Winter / Snow tire developed to meet the needs of enthusiasts who may encounter snow-covered roads when they drive their ultra high performance sports cars, sedans or coupes during freezing temperatures, snow and ice. In addition to utilizing eco-focused manufacturing methods and enhancing vehicle fuel economy through low rolling resistance, as designated by Michelin's Green X* branding, Pilot Alpin PA4 tires are designed to deliver secure driving year after year in cold, wet and wintry conditions.

FEATURES:

Pilot Alpin PA4 tires feature a full silica-based, sunflower oil-enriched Helio Compound+ tread rubber that remains more flexible in low temperatures for better traction in cold conditions. This compound is molded into an asymmetric tread design that features a heavily grooved tread pattern, Michelin's high-density Stabiligrip 3D sipe technology and wrap-around shoulder designs to enhance acceleration, braking and handling.

SPECIFICATIONS:

The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced by Michelin's FAZ technology that places spirally wound filaments of polyester cord under the tread to combine stable feel, confident handling and high-speed capability with ride comfort.

Pilot Alpin PA4 winter radials meet the industry's severe snow service requirements and are branded with the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol.

Note: Snow platform indicators (the equivalent of "snow wear bars") are molded into the Pilot Alpin PA4's tread grooves to inform the driver when ice and snow traction will be reduced as the tire's tread reaches the point where the remaining tread depth becomes less effective in deep snow.

Install Pilot Alpin PA4 tires in sets of four only.

Vehicles should always be equipped with equivalent tires at all wheel positions. These winter / snow tires, due to their exceptional snow and ice traction provided by their unique tread compounds, must be used in sets of four to help ensure proper vehicle control.

*Specific sizes featuring Green X technology are identified as such on the Sizes tab, as well as on the tire's Specs tab.

Though they cannot be labeled as run-flat tires, tires branded with MOExtended or MOE on their sidewalls offer run-flat-like characteristics by delivering limited temporary extended mobility after a puncture results in complete loss of air pressure. Because MOExtended or MOE tires do not have the same speed and distance endurance of conventional run-flat tires, they should not be substituted in any situation where a conventional run-flat tire is required. To confirm what your vehicle needs, check our Original Equipment tire listing for your year, make and model or see your vehicle owner's manual.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Periodically check the inflation pressure of your tires and respect the values ​​indicated by the vehicle manufacturer.
• The maximum load per tire indicated in the table below is reached with the maximum pressure indicated in tires side.
  
• The maximum inflation pressure should never exceed that set by the manufacturer.

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IMPORTANT:

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WARRANTY - INSURANCE - FINANCE - MEANS OF PAYMENT - DECISION GUIDE

• WARRANTY: All our marketed products are completely new and therefore have the Original Manufacturer's Warranty. Usually the Warranty is 5 years, from the purchising date. That is why it is important to keep the invoice in a safe place together with the other vehicles documents.
• INSURANCE: It is a good idea that to have good insurance coverage. Achieving an adequate minimization of risks makes it possible to live with greater peace of mind. Get instant insurance quote online. In addition and depending on the geographical area in which you are, we offer insurance against tire breakage and punctures. Remember that some auto insurance policies include coverage for theft of tires, and therefore the Insurance Company should cover all replacement costs. Finding a good insurance advisor also allows you not to double costs of insurance coverage if those same events are included in an existing one. This requires specific professional and technical knowledge to analyze the scope of each insurance contract. Thats why we recommend working with a sole insurance agent. Find out the ideal insurance for your vehicle, property, company or commercial activity, which includes, Health insurance, Automobile insurance, Travel Insurance, Pet Insurance, Home insurance, Electronics Insurance,  Civil Liability, Fire insurance, Robbery insurance, Life insurance, Farmer insurance, All Risk included, Frost and Hail insurance, etc. 
• FINANCE: In many purchasing decisions, the value of the good to be acquired has a greater weight. But what really needs to be analyzed deeply in the automotive world, is the cost per kilometer. We have seen some customers buying tires out of range (load index and speed), or old/used tires because they seem to be cheaper. This is a very common mistake, which pays off in the long run, because tires wear out faster (best case scenario) and therefore have to be replaced sooner or they can explode risking your family lifes (worst case scenario). We have also seen people buying "bargain" tires that are not suitable for normal use. Example: snow tires in regions with very low meteorological probability. This prematurely wears out the tire when working under inappropriate temperature ranges or conditions. Note that if a wrong decision making when buying tires, it may happen in a traffic accident that the insurance coverage claim may not be available!!!. Conclusion: sometimes what seems to be cheap ends up being expensive.
• PAYMENTS: Once the ideal set of tires has been chosen, considering the cost per kilometer, what remains is to define the means and the form of payment. At this point you can always opt for cash payments, credit cards, bank transfers and / or cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin Ethereum, Lite Coin, Binance, Stellar. Any of these options will be available according to the country, the market and the season of the year. Check online financing and payment options and available cryptocurrency exchange .
• DECISION GUIDE: Our recommendations in choosing the ideal set of tires or spare parts for your vehicle, is based on metrics, big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, combining large amounts of data provided by our customers and specialized workshops using all available technology (wireless, bluetooth, mobile apps, RFID, etc). All this data is processed in our distributed computing centers in determining the real cost per km.

BLOG / ARTICLES

TIRE TIPS:

• TIPS ON INFLATION PRESSURE
• TIRE EXPIRATION
• TIRE STORAGE
• TIRE WEAR AND ITS REASONS
• THE IMPORTANCE OF FREQUENT CHECKS
• TIRE TIPS: REPLACEMENT TIME
• THE IMPORTANCE OF TIRE ROTATION
• TREAD DESIGN
• FIVE CASES WHERE YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT CHANGING YOUR TIRES
• TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN BUYING A WHEEL
• WHEN TO CHANGE ONE, TWO OR ALL FOUR TIRES TOGETHER?
• WHAT ARE RUN FLAT TIRES?
• RUN FLAT VS SELF-SEALING TIRES
• HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST OFF-ROAD TIRE (I)
• HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST OFF-ROAD TIRE (II)

TIRES TECHNICAL DATA 

• HOW TO READ THE TIRE SIZE
• EUROPEAN TIRE LABELING
• UTQG UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
• HOW TO KNOW IF MY TIRES ARE RUN FLAT?

TIRE APPLICATIONS

• REDUCE HYDROPLANNING THROUGH TIRE MANAGEMENT AND DRIVER EDUCATION
• TIPS FOR WINTER DRIVING
• TIPS FOR DRIVING WHEN RAINING
• SAFETY DISTANCE WHEN DRIVING MOTORCYCLES

ICE AND SNOW TIRES

• THE IMPORTANCE OF USING WINTER TIRES
• WHEN IS IT TIME TO SWITCH TO WINTER TIRES?
• CAN A WINTER TIRE BE USED ALL YEAR ROUND?
• SUMMER TIRES VS ALLSEASONS TIRES
• WHAT KIND OF SNOW CHAINS TO CHOOSE?

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