The new Michelin tyres for on- and off-road bikes
- ADV News
- May 23, 2004
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MICHELIN Anakee III – Rediscover the enjoyment of trail riding… for a long time
The new MICHELIN Anakee 3 represents a technological breakthrough compared with the previous-generation tyre. The new tyre was designed for on-road use 90% of the time and off-road use the remaining 10%. As a result, it is slightly more of a road tyre than its predecessor even though it has lost none of its recognized ability to negotiate trails.
Safety, high mileage and riding enjoyment top the list of design specs. The new MICHELIN Anakee 3 innovates with its unique tread pattern, developed through Michelin’s technological expertise. Featuring bevel-cut central sipes, the tread delivers improved lateral grip. Thanks to its integration of silica, the MICHELIN Anakee 3 rear tyre lasts 20%* longer than a competing premium brand tyre.
In addition, the silica helps to improve wet grip. The new tread design makes for regular wear, while delivering a lively response and consistent behavior as the kilometers roll by, for greater safety and a more enjoyable ride.
In short, the new MICHELIN Anakee 3 means an agile, yet stable ride even with a passenger and luggage (thanks to its rigid casing), precision cornering even at high speed , and excellent braking and cornering response. When cornering at a 30° angle, the contact patch is 10% wider than with the preceding MICHELIN Anakee 2 tyre, thereby demonstrating Michelin’s ability to simultaneously deliver superior performance in several areas by using advanced technologies.
