As you can see in the picture gallery some of the xi3 s competitors tread blocks.
Michelin x ice xi3 tire tread depth.
All in one michelin tire performance at michelin we continuously strive to offer the best possible balance of performance for every use.
The siping on the tire is designed to lessen hydroplaning.
And michelin x ice xi3.
The michelin x ice xi3 provides ultimate winter confidence over many miles enabling you and your loved ones to fully embrace winter even in the harshest conditions.
It handles well and offers the driver a smooth ride and excellent wear.
Due to differences in performance x ice xi3 tires cannot be mixed on the same vehicle with earlier x ice tires.
The michelin x ice 3 is designed to perform in all conditions even when worn down to a tread depth of only 4 32.
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.
Install x ice xi3 tires in sets of four only.
The x ice xi3 performs well in most weather environments including packed snow and icy conditions.
The 195 65r15 michelin x ice xi3 has a diameter of 25 a width of 7 9 mounts on a 15 rim and has 832 revolutions per mile.
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 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.
See all x ice xi3 tire sizes write a review similar 195 65r15 tires.
Michelin x ice xi3 tire features maxtouch construction for a uniquely shaped contact patch that maximizes tread life by evenly distributing the forces of acceleration braking and cornering michelin green x guarantees a high level of energy efficiency that is the one of the highest on the market while maintaining safety long wear and other.
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.
The michelin x ice xi3 is a winter snow tire made for crossovers full sized sedans coupes and vans.
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.
Using hyundai elantras and ford escapes in different tests michelin also shaved each tire to 4 32 in.