BMW's M6 to run exclusively on MIchelins

ERJ staff report (DS)

Clermont-Ferrand, France -- From its market launch in summer 2012, the BMW M6 will be equipped exclusively with the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, which feature a Twaron-reinforced belt, and a bi-compound tread band.

Originally developed for racing tyres, bi-compound technology uses different rubber compounds on the left and right sides of the tread. On the outside, a hard-wearing compound ensures exceptional endurance in tight cornering, while on the inside, a different compound combines with a special tread design improves wet grip and reduce aquaplaning.

The 100 percent fitment on the M6 matches the 100 percent fitment of the same tyre on the BMW M5 series.

In an unusual statement, Michelin said it made, measured and tested 1,200 prototype tyres and 1,000 pre-series tyres.

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Press release from Michelin