Pilot Powers

[NHBusa]

On my last two sets of Pilot Power rears, I have noticed that they developed a noticeable line about 2 inches to the left of center, all the way around the circumference of the tire. I have asked many people if they knew what it was, no one had a clue. I called Michelin today and after awhile of setting on hold and getting transferred, I finally found someone that had an answer. According to Michelin, this is a new feature built into the Pilot Power, “a static dissipating strip”. Feature is only built into a few models of tires they sell. Appears it is for helping to get rid of built up static as a safety precaution when pulling up to a gas pump. Who would have known?

[mycirus]

Pic?

[DuncanMoto]

Really?
Has that been a problem?

[Trajiks9]

Who would have known?

Never would have guessed this thanks for the info.

[Uncle Snake]

I've been wondering about that as well as mine had it since new.

[Jim]

Who would have known?

i bet Karaya One knew

[TimmyB]

seen it on many a PP, doesnt seem to be a big deal.

[Degsy]

On my last two sets of Pilot Power rears, I have noticed that they developed a noticeable line about 2 inches to the left of center, all the way around the circumference of the tire. I have asked many people if they knew what it was, no one had a clue. I called Michelin today and after awhile of setting on hold and getting transferred, I finally found someone that had an answer. According to Michelin, this is a new feature built into the Pilot Power, “a static dissipating strip”. Feature is only built into a few models of tires they sell. Appears it is for helping to get rid of built up static as a safety precaution when pulling up to a gas pump. Who would have known?

Maybe i'm wrong, but I think that's a load of bollox. Are these 2ct's? If so, it's the line between the compounds.

[MaRce1o]

Maybe i'm wrong, but I think that's a load of bollox. Are these 2ct's? If so, it's the line between the compounds.

I was wondering that myself

[Degsy]

There is a patent on static strips in tires, but I don't think anyone is using them. Superdave, bring us the answer we need!!!

[Doc]

Maybe i'm wrong, but I think that's a load of bollox. Are these 2ct's? If so, it's the line between the compounds.

[Uncle Snake]

Mine are not 2ct's and have the line.

[Doc]

Mine are not 2ct's and have the line.

It's called a Chicken Strip.

[Uncle Snake]

It's called a Chicken Strip.

What are the chances..........

[Danz19899]

ya i had the smae line on mine. it never made any difference just looked strange

[keeena]

Have the same line on my PPs, they are the first generation (not the 2CTs).

[NHBusa]

Mine are not the 2Ct's.
The person I talked with at Michelin said that the Pilot Powers and Roads were the two that had the static line, the 2CT's did not. I have not had a problem with the tire, but I have noticed the line and wanted to make sure that it was not a defect. Mine look like the picture supplied by Keeena.

[Karaya One]

Roads and Powers have that strip. It is the real deal, designed at that time to help dissipate static.

People have thought it was a defect, but it is not.

It is not in the 2CT tires, such as the Power 2CT, Road 2CT, Power One 2CT or the Pure 2CT.

[Degsy]

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Wow. Cool! I thought michelin would have championed it a bit more.

[Karaya One]

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Wow. Cool! I thought michelin would have championed it a bit more.

Technology marched on. Both tires are over five years old in design. Michelin felt the newer tires did not need that type of strip.

[Billy]

It is not in the 2CT tires, such as the Power 2CT, Road 2CT, Power One 2CT or the Pure 2CT.

I got 2CT's. I could have sworn I've seen the line in the tire. I'll check tonight just out of curosity.

[Golgo13]

I was wondering what that mark was on my rear tire. For a while I thought I had just run over or rubbed against something.

[Doc]

Have the same line on my PPs, they are the first generation (not the 2CTs).

HUGE Chicken strips. Honestly I don't see a line...

[Doc]

Mine are not the 2Ct's.
The person I talked with at Michelin said that the Pilot Powers and Roads were the two that had the static line, the 2CT's did not. I have not had a problem with the tire, but I have noticed the line and wanted to make sure that it was not a defect. Mine look like the picture supplied by Keeena.

The pencil thin line right up the middle?

[keeena]

HUGE Chicken strips.

Right? My body positioning must suck.

The pencil thin line right up the middle?

Yep, thats correct...the line just off the center of the tire.