The presented tyre is marked with 3PMSF symbol (Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake). It means that the tyre meets the EU requirements for winter tyres. The symbol is awarded after thorough tests of a tyre model in terms of snow grip.
Michelin X-ICE Xi2 winter tire developed for coupes, sedans and family vans combines improved ice and snow traction with predictable wet and dry road handling. Michelin's Green X standard* for low rolling resistance is met by most X-Ice Xi2 tyres which results in reduced vehicle fuel consumption and emissions of CO2 gases. The X-Ice Xi2 is designed for driving in extreme cold weather conditions.
Improved hydroplaning resistance is the result of the directional tread design including Michelin's FleX-Ice silica-based winter tread rubber compound that helps water and slush drainage. Michelin's advanced tread block technology, which is a combination of multiple sipes and micro-pumps with a rubber silica-based compound called FleX-Ice™ technology, was used so as to improve traction on ice- and snow-covered roads. Moreover, lateral and longitudinal stiffness which ensures better driving precision on dry and wet roads is the result of the Cross Z-Sipes that increase tread and shoulder block stability. The tire's internal structure is comprised of twin steel belts reinforced by a spirally wound nylon to optimize the tire profile simultaneously enhancing high-speed performance. Michelin X-Ice Xi2 winter tires feature the mountain/snowflake symbol which is the confirmation of meeting the industry's severe snow service requirements.
As the tire's tread reaches the point where the remaining tread depth becomes less effective in deep snow, snow platform indicators which inform the driver when ice and snow traction will be reduced were included in the X-Ice Xi2 tread grooves.
Michelin X-ICE Xi2 is a winter tyre designed for passenger cars such as coupes, sedans and family vans. Belonging to the premium class, the tyre guarantees the best performance.