Michelin
With the number of tire brands on the market today, it may be very difficult to choose the right tire for your car, and for you driving conditions. However, when you choose a major brand tire, you can’t really go wrong. Rest assured, the big manufacturers don’t put out bad tires, and like cars, one make and model may appeal to you, while the other one is the favorite of your neighbor or friend.
Michelin has a history of making great tires, and great winter tires. Their most popular winter tires in the US and Canada are the Michelin Alpin and Michelin X-Ice. These tires come in various flavors, so there will surely be one that fits you. Both tire models feature a new generation of winter rubber compounds that help deliver solid grip and performance in snow and on ice while maintaining good tread life.
At one time, drivers routinely changed between summer and winter tires in spring and fall. Tire technology has come a long way since then, and these days almost all new cars are sold equipped with all-season tires. They’re a good product, but remember, whatever the commercials tell you, winter tires work better in snow than all-season tires do
Michelin Alpin is a high performance tire for winter conditions. This is a winter tire that will help give you confidence in rough weather while still maintaining great handling and performance. The tread design incorporates 3-D Active Sipes for better traction and a larger contact area helps to maximize the amount of rubber in contact with the road.
See All Michelin Winter Tires So many drivers rave over their Michelin X-Ice tires, especially the performance on an icy surface. Michelin developed a special Winter Flex Compound that is specially formulated to maintain its grip under the most extreme cold-weather conditions. Tests have shown that The X-Ice tires deliver 25% better starting grip and shorter stopping distances than the leading competitor. The tires feature 3-D Active Sipes that have a specially designed curve locking the sipes in place. this helps to provide improved grip on snow and ice. And because the sipes are full-depth, their grip lasts winter after winter. Because of their Comfort Control Technology™, the Michelin winter tires deliver one of the most comfortable rides in the industry with greatly reduced vibrations and road noise.