The Michelin X-Ice North 4 SUV is a premium studded winter tyre specifically designed for SUVs and crossovers, engineered to deliver exceptional grip and control on ice and snowy surfaces. This winter tyre features up to 250 optimized studs and an advanced tread pattern with interlocking 3D sipes that provide outstanding braking performance on ice and snow while maintaining a remarkably quiet ride compared to traditional studded tyres. The tyre incorporates Michelin's Nordic blend rubber compound with a glass transition temperature of minus 65 degrees Celsius, ensuring flexibility at extreme cold temperatures and excellent winter efficiency. Key strengths include low rolling resistance for improved fuel economy, low noise emissions through strategically placed studs, and a freeze-resistant sealant layer combined with a double carcass structure for durability in harsh winter conditions. The tyre is less suited for wet conditions, where it shows weaker grip and hydroplaning resistance, and exhibits some understeer characteristics on dry pavement. Load ratings typically provide a load index of 2094 pounds per single tyre, with speed ratings of T, and the tyre is compatible with a wide range of SUVs and crossovers available in Canada, Europe, and Russia.
