Michelin X-Ice
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The X-Ice is Michelin's Studless Ice and Snow winter tire developed for the drivers of coupes, sedans and family vans that want a boost in winter driving confidence. X-Ice winter tires are designed to combine X-tra ice and snow traction with enhanced handling on wet and dry roads.

The X-Ice molds an advanced silica-based winter tread rubber compound that remains flexible at lower temperatures into a directional tread design that helps maintain good traction on wet and slush-covered roads. It features Cross Z-Sipes Technology to increase tread and shoulder block stability to provide the lateral and longitudinal stiffness for better handling on dry and wet roads and more grip on ice- and snow-covered roads The X-Ice winter tire's combination of capabilities is made possible by Michelin's Stress Equilibrium casing that evenly distributes the contact forces across the footprint.

Michelin X-Ice winter tires meet the industry's severe snow service requirements and are branded with the snowflake-on-the-mountain symbol.

NOTE: Snow platform indicators (the equivalent of "snow wear bars") are molded into the X-Ice's tread grooves to inform the driver when ice and snow traction will be reduced as the tire's tread wear reaches the point where the remaining tread depth becomes less effective in deep snow.

Install X-Ice tires in sets of four only.

Due to the traction capabilities of the X-Ice, Michelin recommends using X-Ice tires in sets of four to provide the best handling characteristics and tire performance.



The product is as advertised and the prices can not be beat. -- Thomas, TX




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Tire Rack's Test Summary

What We Liked: Dry road capabilities
(On a Scale of 1 to 10)
What We'd Improve: Snow and ice traction
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Conclusion: Studless Ice & Snow tire that acts like an all-season tire on dry roads
Noise Comfort
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Latest Test Rank: 2nd
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Previous Test Rank: 2nd (September '05)
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