The tire company tried out 25 different compounds for the front tires and 20 for the rear ones. They wanted to make sure the tires worked well in both wet and dry conditions.
Pierre-Antoine Gregoire, the lead development driver, focused on getting the tires to handle softly. He had to think about lots of things like how the car moves on straight roads, how the steering wheel feels, and how the tires react when the car changes direction quickly.
The final design for the front tire has three parts. The inside is good for wet roads, the middle works well when it's dry, and the outside is tough enough for racing on tracks. The rear tire has two sections for wet grip, a middle part for dry performance, and an outside made for dry conditions too.
Michelin worked on these tires at the same time Mercedes was building the new AMG GT. They did this at Michelin's testing area in Ladoux, France.
More and more car makers are working closely with tire companies to get tires that fit their cars just right. This helps them make sure the car's suspension, steering, and brakes work well with the tires. This project shows how much effort goes into making tires for high-performance cars. It's not just about making round rubber things - it's about creating the perfect match for each specific car.
Source: Tyre Reviews
