Michelin X-Ice Snow+: Extended Tread Life and Cold-Weather Efficiency

Available in 15- to 23-inch rim sizes, this winter tire cuts rolling resistance to preserve electric vehicle range and fuel economy.

Michelin has launched the X-Ice Snow+ winter tire for passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and electric vehicles. The tire features the FLEX-ICE 3.0 tread compound, engineered to shorten stopping distances on ice, snow, wet roads, and dry pavement compared to its predecessor. According to third-party testing conducted on Audi Q5 vehicles fitted with 235/55R19 tires, wet braking improves by 13.8 per cent and ice braking by 3.8 per cent over the outgoing X-Ice Snow SUV.

According to internal wear testing on Toyota Corolla vehicles equipped with 205/55R16 tires, tread longevity exceeds three primary competitors by more than 33 per cent, translating to roughly two additional winter seasons based on an average Canadian annual driving distance of 17,046 km. Furthermore, a rolling resistance rating of 6.2 kg/t under International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 28580 testing delivers up to 7 per cent better energy efficiency, helping commercial fleets and retail drivers offset winter range loss.

According to Omer Waysman, Vice President of B2C Marketing at Michelin North America, the compound balances severe winter grip with lower energy consumption. Incorporating Piano Acoustic Tuning technology to reduce cabin road noise, the tire is available immediately across Canadian tire dealerships and service centres in sizes ranging from 15 to 23 inches.