Michelin Snow Tires – Buyer’s Guide

Winter weather produces the most daunting challenges most drivers will ever encounter. And it can happen before the snow starts falling or the roads get icy. Any drop to temperatures of 45F or below causes all-season or all-weather tires to stiffen and lose traction.

That’s why we at America's Tire recommend snow tires (also called winter tires) to all drivers dealing with these conditions. While all-season and all-weather tires sound like they may be up to the task, their tread compounds aren’t specifically formulated to stay flexible in cold temperatures. They’re probably fine for dealing with an occasional overnight freeze or dusting of snow, but when it comes to long-term, true winter conditions, safe and reliable snow tires are a must.

For many tire aficionados, there’s only one name they want to see on the sidewall of their snow tires: Michelin. With a legacy of pushing the boundaries for what tires are capable of, Michelin designs their tires to elevate the performance and capability of any vehicle. Whether you’re outfitting your work truck, European sports car, family SUV or zippy crossover, there’s a set of Michelin snow tires that’s sure to exceed your expectations.

To help you discover which set will be the best choice for your vehicle, let’s take a look at the latest lineup of Michelin snow tires.

MICHELIN X-ICE SNOW

The Michelin X-Ice Snow is designed to provide ultimate winter traction, even on snow and ice.

Updating their time-proven winter tread compound, the X-Ice Snow is built with Michelin’s FleX-Ice 2.0 compound, which is engineered to bite into ice and snow. It also ensures flexibility in freezing temperatures for uncompromising traction in the cold.

WIth its advanced Evergrip technology, Michelin claims that the X-Ice Snow stops up to 8.85 feet shorter on ice compared to the competition’s leading winter tires.

Not only does it help you stop sooner and maintain better control on winter roads, it’s also optimized for efficiency. According to Michelin, this X-Ice tire boasts a decreased rolling resistance of almost 10%, so you can spend less time at the pump and more time enjoying your winter journey.

And to help ensure that you get the most winter performance you can out of your tires, Michelin backs all fitments of the X-Ice Snow with a 40,000-mile limited treadwear warranty.

Michelin is so sure of this tire’s longevity, they claim it will ensure at least an extra winter of driving compared to leading competitor tires.

MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN PA4

While most drivers park their performance vehicle through the winter months, Michelin can power up your winter traction without powering off your sports car with a set of the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 snow tires.

Mixing the performance heritage of Michelin’s Pilot tires with the peerless winter safety of their Alpin tire family, the Pilot Alpin PA4 provides new levels of winter traction without compromising the dynamic driving experience you expect from your sports car.

Its asymmetric tread design with sweeping longitudinal grooves clear slush and water from its contact patch, while the wide shoulder blocks and semi-solid center rib place more rubber in contact with frigid dry roads, for steering response that won’t slow down when temps freeze up.

Whether your performance vehicle is RWD, FWD or AWD, the Pilot Alpin PA4 can help keep some fun in your drive, even on snow-covered roads.

And for even more assurance, the Pilot Alpin PA4 is backed by a 30,000 mile treadwear warranty.

That’s uncommon on UHP and winter tires alike, making the PA4 something unique in the snow tire market. Ultra-high performance meets winter reliability in one long-lasting package.

We’re not financial advisors, but the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 looks like a sound investment to us!

MICHELIN LATITUDE ALPIN LA2

Another option in the Michelin Latitude family of snow tires is the Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2. Designed for excellent winter traction, you can count on the LA2 to carry your light truck, SUV or crossover into next spring without issue.

Built with a dense sipe pattern and sweeping lateral grooves, the Latitude Alpin LA 2 locks into place, even on ice and snow. When roads are dry, 3D StabilGrip technology provides a precise steering response while Comfort Control tech reduces road noise and downplays impacts. Plus, a 25,000-mile limited treadwear warranty sweetens the deal.

Trust the Michelin Latitude Alpin LA 2 for traction you can count on without compromising your pickup’s handling or comfort.

MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

Drivers of light trucks, SUVs and crossovers who don’t want to give up driving excitement due to winter weather turn to the Michelin Pilot Aplin 5 SUV winter tire.

A specially formulated winter compound is molded into a V-shaped directional tread pattern featuring broad shoulder blocks and a wide, central groove to combine stability and cornering grip on dry roads. And when the weather gets tricky, it maintains its grip to resist hydroplaning on snow, slush and ice.

Plus, a specialized undertread helps reduce rolling resistance for better fuel economy, while a two-ply, reinforced polyester casing gives the sidewall a boost of strength for added durability.

If there’s any remaining doubt the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV can stand up to the rigors of winter weather, you’ll be happy to see the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol (3PMS) stamped on the sidewall, which indicates it meets severe snow service requirements. You’ll also appreciate the peace of mind that comes from this tire's 30,000-mile limited treadwear warranty.

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