Michelin X-Ice tires - Review on Winter Tires
Posted on April 12, 2009
Filed Under Michelin Tires
As the major manufacturers use to do, they launched a new generation of Michelin X-Ice tires after four years from the first generation. The tire is designed for the regions where roads most of the winter are covered with snow and ice - Scandinavia, Japan, Canada and Russia.
Major advantages of the new friction winter tires - a unique blend of rubber Flex-Ice, adapted to changes in ambient temperature and an innovative tread pattern to divert water from the surface of ice. However, this is not the full list of innovations.
To ensure optimum adhesion of tire, contact patch should be as broad as possible, and the pressure should be distributed as evenly as possible over. Combining several technologies, Michelin engineers have increased contact spot area of Michelin X-Ice II by 13% in comparison to the predecessor. Positive (rubber, in contact with the road) increased from 60 to 73%. Moreover, changes, introduced in the pattern will even reduce the risk of aquaplaning.
Lamellas along the edges of each tread block were replaced by micropumps - blank holes, capable to pump water from the contact spot during the compression of rubber. Skaters know: ice is not slippery, water is sliding, appearing on the ice under the pressure of the skate blades. Micropumps pump water under the spines. Lamellas in the center of blocks, bending, cling like spikes on the smallest irregularities on any road surface. But the greatest impact is felt on the ice, especially when melting - the slippery surface.
X-Ice II has sent a symmetrical V-shaped tread pattern effectively removing water and snow porridge. Using the silika in the composition of the mixture makes the tire more rigid at high and elastic at low temperatures, increases the term of its service and provides a high quality grip, especially on a wet road.
Sidewall lamellas have undulating profile in two planes, which guarantees their cohesion under load. Tread blocks become tougher, which achieved excellent handling and exchange rate stability. And stops between the blocks make tread hard. Contact spot becomes more stable, the pressure in it is distributed more evenly. Accordingly, the tread wears evenly, which increases the service life of the tire.
Manufacturer positioned X-Ice II as a winter car tire friction representative / sports class, mostly operating on ice-and snow-covered roads. Speed index - T (190 km / h). There are 36 standard sizes from 175/70R13 82T to 245/45R18 100T XL.
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