Due to the traction capabilities of the x ice xi3 michelin recommends using x ice xi3 tires in sets of four to provide the best handling characteristics and tire performance.
Michelin x ice xi3 tire tread depth.
As you can see in the picture gallery some of the xi3 s competitors tread blocks.
Using hyundai elantras and ford escapes in different tests michelin also shaved each tire to 4 32 in.
Due to differences in performance x ice xi3 tires cannot be mixed on the same vehicle with earlier x ice tires.
I ve noticed in my experience with both that the added tread depth of the blizzak helps with deep snow traction.
The michelin x ice 3 is designed to perform in all conditions even when worn down to a tread depth of only 4 32.
It handles well and offers the driver a smooth ride and excellent wear.
Install x ice xi3 tires in sets of four only.
And michelin x ice xi3.
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The michelin x ice xi3 is a winter snow tire made for crossovers full sized sedans coupes and vans.
The michelin x ice xi3 is also designed to be environmentally friendly to help reduce fuel consumption in addition to having excellent winter grip and long lasting tread life.
We took the opportunity when designing this tire to optimize the contact patch so that it could better distribute the stresses across the tire to optimize wear said dave cowart product manager for the x ice snow.
It weighs 19 lbs has a max load of 1521 lbs a maximum air pressure of 50 psi a tread depth of 10 5 32 and should be used on a rim width of 5 5 7.
The siping on the tire is designed to lessen hydroplaning.
The x ice xi3 performs well in most weather environments including packed snow and icy conditions.
All in one michelin tire performance at michelin we continuously strive to offer the best possible balance of performance for every use.
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.
Of tread depth to show the ice x snow s lasting performance as the tire wears.
See all x ice xi3 tire sizes write a review similar 195 65r15 tires.
