new ice tire...........

[wolfdogs]

for you folks that might have a need for one...this puppy works....:

Michelin "X-Ice". it replaces the Alpin line they have now. comes in sizes ranging from 13" - 17". also offered is the Latitude X-Ice which will compete against the Bridgestone Dueler DMZ.

these tires feature a new rubber compound and siping technologies along with a V shaped tread design.. the tread pattern has Z shaped sipes for braking and traction, longitudinal zigzag grooves for deep snow traction, square contact patches for extra traction and control on ice, and michelins new "Stress equilibrium Casing for exteneded and even wear........ the directional and V shped tread pattern is for gydroplanning resistance.

stay safe!

[Performin Norman]

Good info.

[wolfdogs]

Originally posted by Performin Norman
Good info.

its realy a neat tire, norm... the rubber compound is advanced silica generation rubber that allows the tread rubber compound to soften progressively at the roads surface while remaining rigid near the beslt package.