X-Ice Snow

About the Michelin X-Ice Snow

Winter Passenger Car and SUV/CUV Touring tire.

Features

* Long-lasting tread pattern* Next generation V-shaped tread design* Flex-Ice 2.0™ tread compound* Two types of full-depth 3D sipes - notched and variable thickness* Michelin Evergrip™ technologies* Carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol* 40,000 Mile/60,000 Kilometer Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty (H/T-Rated)* Standard Limited Warranty: 6 Years

Benefits

* Tread blocks, grooves and sipes maintain their shape as the tire wears* 100% use of the contact patch for optimal grip performance on wet, snow and ice and for exceptional slush performance* Full silica-based compound to maintain flexibility in severe cold climate conditions* For an increased claw effect on snow and ice, and for long-lasting biting edges* An innovative rigid polymer-based inclusion tread compound for improved grip on both snow and ice for the duration of the wear life* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions

Understanding the 225/45R18 XL size

In the size code 225/45R18, 225 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.9"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 101.3 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 26".

The load index 95 means each tire supports up to 1,521 lbs — about 6,084 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol H certifies the tire to 130 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Michelin X-Ice Snow is built for

The Michelin X-Ice Snow is a winter tire, using a cold-weather compound that stays pliable below 45°F (7°C) where all-season rubber hardens and loses grip. It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, meaning it passed a standardised severe-snow traction test. Fitment category: Passenger Car, Performance, Touring.

Price and value

At $173.99 per tire, a full set of four costs $695.96. That is about 8% above the average of the 170 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range. Backed by a 40,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $17.40 per 1,000 miles across the set.