Michelin X-Ice North 3 tires

As a result, the new tire ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** is more than security for real winters. Reduced by 10% the braking distance on ice, improved to 25% fixing studs, as well as the more sturdy sidewall provides a high level of security for the longer period.

"Smart Thorn" (Smart Stud System) that provides enhanced security and long life from winter to winter Michelin's engineers combined a range of innovative technologies to the third generation of tires MICHELIN X-ICE North demonstrated effectiveness on several fronts: in the field of security (even in the most extreme winter conditions), as well as durability, thanks to the increased reliability of fastening studs. These innovations formed the basis of the "smart Thorn, first presented in the tires ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 **. "Smart Thorn" includes a new termoaktivnuû rubber mixture which made the bottom layer of the tread, special technology allotment ice crumbs IPRe, as well as new conical spikes.

Innovative patented system that provides safety on ice and snow to maximize the effectiveness of new tyres ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** Michelin engineers have revisited all the parameters of the tyre responsible for security when driving on icy and dangerous road surfaces. They paid special attention to the tread and studing. The focus was not only on the form of studs, placing them, tread pattern, as well as on the composition of the termoaktivnoj compound. The process of creating these tires was considered as a whole and was aimed at achieving the maximum possible adhesion on ice and snow, as well as longer service life of studs and tread.

Drying compound MICHELIN (ThermoActive Tread Compound) increases the level of reliability of fastening studs and provides a more secure grip with grip obledenelym latest generation MISHELIN tires X-ICE North had double tread where the upper rubber layer responsible for grip, and the lower, inner layer for fixing studs. Introducing the new šipovannuû ** tyre Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** Michelin company is glad to demonstrate a true masterpiece of technical and chemical thoughts-termoaktivnuû rubber mixture. It is designed exclusively for use in tire studs as the base, the inner base of the tread.

It is responsible for the reliable fixation of the founding of the thorns, as well as the force of the tyre spikes puncture ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 **. This "smart" rubber mixture can change its characteristics depending on temperature. So, when warm weather the internal rubber compound tires ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** remains sufficiently soft, allowing the thorns pressed down the protector when used on asphalt. At the same time improves grip on dry and wet roads at the expense of sliding effect "as ice skating. When the temperature increases the hardness of the compound termoaktivnoj, spikes are getting very solid foundation that increases the power of the puncture of thorns and can effectively "bite" into the ice, providing the necessary grip during acceleration or braking. This property compound tires ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** allows you to demonstrate high traction on ice, regardless of its condition or temperature.

key properties of termoaktivnoj compound MICHELIN: ** at -10° c rubber inside tires ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** becomes 20 times harder than tires produced by traditional technology.

** At -20° c tires becomes already in 30 times harder.

** Ice drainage Technology crumb Ice Powder Remover (IPRem-technology) for stable grip on ice

Special attention when designing tyres ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** was given to space the tread around thorn. When driving on ice studs formed crumb ice which impeded the work of not only thorns, but the compound. This effect greatly worsens grip on ice, extending the stopping distance and increasing acceleration. Michelin engineers have proposed a new solution to this problem is the creation of the original wells to collect ice crumbs from thorns. Using data wells significantly improves traction on the ice.

Conical spike MICHELIN to secure

Thorn has classic round section as both flanges Thorn and carbide inserts. But Thorn, developed by Michelin, has characteristics which distinguish it from its predecessor. On a broader base of thorn (now it has a diameter of 9 mm instead of 8 mm) cone-leg, and then the top flange with hard metal insert. This form of thorn with the bottom elements greatly improves fixation of a thorn in the tread tyres, preventing premature hair loss. The new conical spike MICHELIN is 25% longer than the previous generation.

These technologies are unique developments company Michelin to improve indicators of studded tyres in ice adhesion and fixing studs.

However, secure and balanced product which are winter tires must have a reliable grip on all wintery surfaces. Therefore, the MICHELIN X-ICE North 3 showcases and other technical solutions for conquering the winter elements.

Tread tires Michelin X-Ice North 3 compared to the previous generation, the new tread ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** has three unique features:

** A greater number of edges to grip the snow ** the number of sectors the tread has been increased by more than 15%! And now, for example, ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** in size 205/55 R16 has 70 massive edges located across the entire width of the tread (instead of 59 predecessor). Such a large increase in those elements responsible for snow traction, improved indicators not only overclocking, but also in the snow.

** Special form "Step In Step Out shoulder ** drawing attention to the tread of mud tire features, developers have adopted the Cog structure of the shoulder (when blocks are different). This building "step forward and one step back" allows you to substantially improve the patency of the tires as in deep snow and slush.

** Change the angle ** culverts culverts tyres System was modified to improve handling on the road, covered with a layer of snow and water. Now located in the grooves in the outer edge, which facilitates the drainage of snow and reduces the risk of aquaplaning.

** Flex-Ice 3-compound tires Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** External ** novelties compound Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** is called Flex-Ice 3. By changing the proportions of natural and synthetic rubbers, as well as further strengthening of the resulting silica tread compound, engineers managed to achieve a number of advantages that differentiate bus ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** from previous generations: ** improved wet traction without sacrificing coverage characteristics on snow and ice surfaces ** increased resistance to wear, that gives the opportunity to drive a greater number of kilometers. In addition, the slow wear means longer life of thorns, since the external rubber mixture firmly holds the spikes in the tread.

IronFlex MICHELIN Technology for greater strength

Bus ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** differs not only improved safety on winter roads and durability. In addition, it has a stronger side, that reduces the likelihood of injury or rupture when operating in the conditions of the poor state of the road. Such strength is achieved by applying a special MICHELIN IronFlex (for the first time in winter tyres MICHELIN), which increases the hardness of sidewall and its ability to deform for optimal passing humps of the road. To create such technology Michelin engineers inspired features some natural materials such as bamboo, which can bend without breaking. MICHELIN technology IronFlex is a rugged frame threads that have exceptional flexibility, as well as a special design of the sidewall to rapidly dissipate the peak loads that occur at the moment of impact, the whole structure of the sidewall. MICHELIN IronFlex technology drivers will be increasingly protected from the probability of obtaining a "hernia" or a tire failure that can lead to premature tire failure.

wide range of winter tyres MICHELIN in 2013 year ― debut for tires ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 ** ― ruler will be represented in 31 size (diameter from 15 to 20 inches). In the year 2014 will receive market size 35 ** Michelin X-Ice North 3 **, of which 14 new ones. Depending on latitude winter tyres MICHELIN proposal adapted to the different winter conditions: the new range will be distributed on the tires of all sizes (from 14 to 20 inch).

Available Michelin X-Ice North 3 tire sizes

14" (14 inch) tires

15" (15 inch) tires

16" (16 inch) tires

17" (17 inch) tires

18" (18 inch) tires

19" (19 inch) tires

20" (20 inch) tires