2-Compound Technology
From competition...
Michelin's first two-compound tires, introduced in 1994, had an 'A' compound on one side and a softer 'B' compound on the other, for asymmetrical tracks having many more left-hand turns than right, or vice versa. Over the years, more and more rubber compounds have been developed for racing, to deliver the best possible grip on any given circuit.
...to the road
In the past, riders had to choose between a softer tire for cornering grip, or a harder tire for durability. Now with 2CT, you can have both. Power Race® tires were the first road-legal tires with Michelin 2CT, followed by Pilot® Power 2CT tires. With a soft compound on the tread shoulders, they warm up quickly to facilitate unbelievable cornering grip. The harder compound in the center of the tread withstands the violent acceleration and braking forces of modern sportbikes. With Pilot® Road 2 tires, 2CT delivers confidence-inspiring cornering, particularly in the wet, while offering the longest tread life of any comparable tire*.
*Tests conducted by CERM (Center d'Essais Routiers Mécaniques) in 2006, comparing Pilot® Road 2 against Bridgestone BT-020 and BT-021, Continental RoadAttack, Dunlop D220, Metzeler Roadtec Z6 and Pirelli Diablo Strada tires, and in 2007 against Dunlop Roadsmart tires. Sizes tested: 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17.
