Michelin Latitude X Ice Xi2 Tire Review

The michelin x ice xi2 tire lasts 75 longer than the leading competitor without affecting other performances.

Michelin latitude x ice xi2 tire review.

I myself have reserved judgment for lack of enough data but the road feel of the xi2 suggests to me that something is going on. The latitude x ice xi2 michelin s flagship winter tire aimed at light trucks suv s and crossover vehicles competes with nokian s hakka r2 suv and bridgestone s blizzak dm v1 in a massive 3 cornered dogfight for the top spot. The michelin latitude x ice xi 2 is part of the tire test program at consumer reports. The depth of the cross z sipes ii and the step groove design help provide enhanced mobility particularly in deep snow winter after winter.

Tire guy gene peterson at consumer reports said that he doesn t think that spiral winding the belts does all that much for performance. The x ice snow replaces michelin s x ice xi3 and latitude x ice xi2 tire lines which have been around for a number of years. The special flex icetm compound is formulated to maintain its flexibility under the most extreme cold weather conditions including snow slush ice wet and dry. Michelin latitude x ice xi2tm tires are designed to help crossovers and sport utility vehicles hold the road in a variety of wintery conditions.

The x ice also uses twin steel belts spiral wound with nylon cords to optimize stability and performance at speed.