Michelin X-Ice Xi3
It is time to talk about one of the best tires from Michelin's winter lineup, the X-Ice Xi3. This model is Michelin's third-generation X-Ice model a studless winter tire built especially for the owners of coupes, premium sedans, family vans, and small crossovers for whom the confident traction on ice and snow along with precise handling in cold, dry, and wet wintry conditions. It comes with Michelin's Green X standard which means low rolling resistance, reduced fuel consumption, and CO2 emissions.
Above all, the X-Ice Xi3 has Michelin's FleX-Ice silica-based winter tread compound designed to remain flexible at lower temperatures. It is molded into a directional tread pattern to increase water and slush evacuation from under the tire footprint enhancing hydroplaning resistance. For safety reasons, the X-Ice Xi3 presents independent shoulder and intermediate tread blocks, multiple micro-pumps, and variable angle Cross Z Sipes designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable driving experience.
Moreover, Michelin X-Ice Xi3 has a special internal structure that includes twin steel belts reinforced by a spirally wound polyamide cord to enhance durability and strength. This model is available from 14 to 20-inch sizes, backed by 6 years of standard limited warranty, or 40,000 miles tread life.
Features and benefits
Advanced studless winter tread design.
Cutting-edge winter compound reduces CO2 emissions, and fuel usage, thus increasing its efficiency.
Ultimate winter performance due to Cross Z Sipes, Micro-Pumps, and FleX-Ice compound.
Available with a 3-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol which means that Latitude X-Ice Xi3 can perform in severe snow service requirements.
MICHELIN Max Touch Construction provides a 6-year or 40,000-mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.
Exceptional handling and flexibility thanks to unique Michelin silica-based winter tread rubber compound.
