Michelin Tyres are set to roll out the Pilot Sport 3 (PS3) in 18 sizes on January 1st 2010 with 10 further sizes to be launched between July 2010 and Oct 2010. January 1st also coincides with the release of the Continental Sport Contact 5.

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The Michelin Pilot Sport 3 follows the success stories of the Pilot Sport and Pilot Exalto range which had over 200 homologations (approvals) from car manufacturers including Audi, Porsche, BMW, Ferrari and Merecedes to name a few. The Michelin Pilot Sport was also fitted to a Bugatti Veyron which set a world speed record of over 250 mph in 2005.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 3 promises better road holding in bends, up to 3 metres shorter braking distance on wet roads, very precise steering and outstanding energy efficiency and mileage.

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