Michelin X-ice Tread Depth

…& Snow tire from Michelin. Designed for coupes, sedans, family vans and small crossover vehicles, the tire provides superior wintertime traction and safety. Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Michelin X-Ice Xi3 X-Ice Xi3 tires feature Michelin's FLeX-Ice silica-based winter tread rubber compound. FleX-Ice…

…into the tire's tread grooves to inform the driver when ice and snow traction will be reduced as the X-Ice Xi2's tread reaches the point where the remaining tread depth becomes less effective in deep snow. Due to the traction capabilities of the X-Ice Xi2, Michelin recommends using this…

…crossovers and SUVs). Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 Performance Winter / Snow Performance Winter / Snow tires give up some ultimate snow and ice traction for better dry grip and faster steering response. The tread patterns on these tires aren't quite as…

…Video Center Panic Stopping: How Much Tread Depth Do You Need? (03:42) Category: Tires Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Tires are usually considered legally worn out when they reach 2/32" of remaining tread depth. Concerned that nearly worn out tires…

…service, my Michelin X-Ice Xi2 winter / snow tires have finally worn to the point where they needed to be replaced. While they were not bald, the tread depth had worn to about 4/32nds of an inch, which is more shallow than recommended for effective snow traction. Tires at low tread depths can only…

…an aggressive heavily siped tread pattern, unique tread compound and increased tread depth set the bar for snow and ice traction. Each generation of Blizzak since has continued to be the dominant tire in the category until Michelin's introduction of the Michelin Xice Xi2 (now the Xi3) studless…

…Summer Tires 2019: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Category: Tires Length: (01:43) Testing Studless Ice & Snow Tires on the Ice and Dry Roads 2019: Yokohama iceGUARD iG53 Category: Tires Length: (02:07) Testing Studless Ice & Snow Tires on the Ice and Dry Roads 2019: Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Category: Tires…

…deep tread pattern that will pack snow in, causing snow on snow contact, and therefore, providing excellent traction. When there's less deep tread depth, the tire is less likely to hold snow. This is why tires designed for muddy conditions don't do as well in snow. Michelin X-Ice Xi2 Bridgestone…

…recommends using them only in sets of four to provide the best handling characteristics and tire performance. Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Replacing the extremely popular X-Ice Xi2, the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 did not disappoint. While at the ice rink, I found the tire to be near equal in terms of performance when…

…resistance. Snow platform indicators are molded into the X-Ice Xi3's tread grooves to make the driver aware of when ice and snow traction will be reduced as the tire's tread reaches the point where the remaining tread depth becomes less effective in deep snow. If you've been grinding…

…and Michelin X-Ice Xi3. I've noticed in my experience with both, that the added tread depth of the Blizzak helps with deep snow traction. Michelin's X-Ice Xi3 performs a little better on icy surfaces and tends to handle a bit tighter on clear roads due to the 2/32" difference in depth…

…will experience a huge traction advantage when equipped with tires like the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 or Michelin Latitude X-Ice Xi2. These two tires will provide the most aggressive tread compounds for moving snow and getting you on to the next job. For 3/4- and one-ton pickups, check out the…

…Summer Tires 2019: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Category: Tires Length: (01:43) Testing Studless Ice & Snow Tires on the Ice and Dry Roads 2019: Yokohama iceGUARD iG53 Category: Tires Length: (02:07) Testing Studless Ice & Snow Tires on the Ice and Dry Roads 2019: Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Category: Tires…