Originally published february 7 2012.
Michelin x ice xi3 review canada.
2018 autofil in 2018 experts of the norwegian magazine autofil have tested the michelin xi3 at size 205 55 r16 and compared it with nine similar budget mid range and premium studless winter tyres.
On the market since 2012 and currently offered in 33 dimensions ranging from 14 to 18 inch rim diameters for cars small sport.
Review and photos by paul williams.
Michelin x ice xi3 uses many innovative new tire technologies.
Notre dame de la merici quebec the latest michelin x ice winter tire the xi3 is set for introduction in july 2012.
Michelin s premium winter tire is the 3rd generation x ice xi3.
When the first few snowfalls of the winter came my wife suggested that maybe it was time for new winter tires.
We guarantee they do.
The michelin x ice 3 xi3 is a premium touring studless winter tyre with directional tread designed for passenger cars.
The michelin maxtouch construction features a unique contact patch shape that evenly distributes the forces of acceleration brakingand cornering of the x ice xi3 tire allowing for even wear and a longer.
But we just had new all weather tires installed two years ago and they have the snowflake symbol i argued.
The question is if the technologies used in x ice xi3 actually work.