X-IceX12 tyre reviews

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X-IceX12 tyre review

Grip in dry conditions

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Average based on 4 test results
Ø 30,498 km driven

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Buy and information X-IceX12

16.11.2011 from Eric S	Note 4
(200 km driven)

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Tyre size and vehicle make
205 / 55 R16 T
Honda Civic EX Coupe
Result: Would you buy again? Probably
Comment:
Correction: It was pure coincidence that when I installed my new X-Ice tires, that my right rear wheel bearing needed replacement. I blamed the new tire for the excessive internal noise. I repaired the bearing and now pleased to report that this tire is smooth & quiet (The noise had nothing to do with the tire). The X-Ice is awesome...if only it was a bit cheaper. Cheers !

15.11.2011 from Eric S	Note 3.64
(200 km driven)

Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
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Braking in wet conditions
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Driving comfort
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Fuel consumption N/A

Tyre size and vehicle make
205 / 55 R16 T
Honda Civic EX Coupe
Result: Would you buy again? Probably not
Comment:
I just bought a new set of these and disappointed. Its Looks & Handling are excellent however, the interior noise levels are LOUD & disturbing (quite prominent even at low speed). The NEXEN Winguards are much quieter. Does Michelin have quieter tires ?

21.10.2010 from	Note 4.91
(20,000 km driven)

Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
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Fuel consumption N/A

Tyre size and vehicle make
215 / 65 R16 T
Dodge Caravan
Result: Would you buy again? Definitely

20.12.2008 from Sam	Note 3.48
(100 km driven)

Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
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Fuel consumption N/A

Tyre size and vehicle make
195 / 65 R15 T
Mazda 3
Result: Would you buy again? No way
Comment:
Very disappointed. Not suitable for the Pacific West Coast climate. This X-Ice i2 (not the older original X-Ice) tire is horribly overpriced. Yes, the rubber compound is very soft. The softest rubber on a tire that I have felt, however that still won't get you up on an icy hill/grade, even of a few degrees. These tires can handle dry snow very well, so could all seasons, but they're awful in slushy or wet snow conditions. I had my tires spinning even with a tiny bit of acceleration in first or second gear. Corning is also slopply. The tread is not aggressive and it felt over wet snow. The icy compound will do you good if you drive very very very slowly over ice on a level road. Getting going would still be a problem. Bottom line, save your money and get yourself some tire chains/cables instead. If you insist on snow tires, buy the least expensive ones that are rated for severe winter weather AND a set of chains. Avoid the marketing and the hype. The rubber.tire industry would want everyone to have two or more sets of tires, it's good for them, but bad for you.

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