
Star-marked BMW tyres & MICHELIN
Choose MICHELIN star marked tyres for peak performance and more driving pleasure
MICHELIN star marked tyres are designed to amplify the very characteristics that made you choose a BMW in the first place. So why drive with anything else? Make the most out of every drive.
Whats special for MICHELIN Star (*) tyres?
Why BMW recommends the “*” marked tyres?
Only tyres with the marking “*” (star) can give you the certainty that you are buying a tyre that has been specifically designed and tested for your BMW model. Michelin designs and engineers its tyres with BMW consumers in mind.
Fitting to all four wheels is recommended.
* | BMW / BMW M |
*MO | BMW / BMW M / Mercedes |
*MOE | BMW / BMW M / Mercedes |
Michelin is making major modifications to achieve the BMW M specifications: additional 2.5 years of develoment, 8 testloops with 30 versions tested on 5 different locations.
As an example, to design exactly the tyre that meets the expectations of the BMW M3/M4, the tyre geometry of the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4S* has been modified: different layer tension, belt design, shoulder rigidity, groove depths and locations. But the biggest difference between the star (*) marked and non marked tyre are the compounds.
A beast of power with 727 horsepower and a maximum torque of 1,000 Nm
From the earliest stages of development, Michelin worked closely with BMW M, using advanced mathematical models and 3D modeling to create tailor-made tyres for both sedan and touring versions. These tyres offer optimum grip, reduced noise and rolling resistance, while incorporating High Load Capacity (HL) technology to support heavier loads. With a new patented architecture and specific rubber compounds, Michelin guarantees maximum performance and safety for an unrivalled driving experience.
FRONT: HL 285/40 ZR 20 111Y XL MICHELIN PILOT SPORT S 5 *
REAR: HL 295/35 ZR 20 110Y XL MICHELIN PILOT SPORT S 5 *
Pierre Chaput, passenger car tyres engineer, EDC sport leader BMW-M
From track to street
BMW Motorsport and Michelin have a long and successful history together, with a long list of wins across various disciplines, including the 1999 Le Mans 24 Hours.
This collaboration also benefits our MICHELIN tyre range, with the latest racing technologies, innovations, and performance!