Are Michelin X ice snow tires good?
The Michelin X-Ice Snow is one of the best winter tires for driving on wet surfaces, provided the weather is not very hot. Thanks to the V-shaped and aggressive tread pattern, the X-Ice Snow has excellent hydroplaning resistance, even in very heavy rain.
Is Nokian a good tire?
Nokian produces excellent tires in all categories, but they are especially good at making winter tires. They might be expensive for some people, but there is no denying the fact that you’re getting what you’re paying for. I would definitely put the Finnish brand up there with the best tire manufacturers in the world.
How long should Nokian tires last?
To avoid tire failures caused by age degradation, Nokian Tyres recommends tires (including spares) be removed from service and replaced 10 years after their date of the manufacture, regardless of tread depth or usable condition.
How much does a Michelin ice Xi3 cost?
The current (unavailable) price was $1030 (incl tax) for 4 of the Michelin Ice Xi3 and $1089 for the Nokian Hakka R2. He strongly recommended the Michelins as he stated that they found the Nokians to be a difficult tire to work with and to balance correctly.
Which is the best Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 winter tyre?
In 2018 experts of the Finnish publication Moottori have tested the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with seven similar mid-range and premium studless winter tyres. 2nd place in Wet braking, The braking distance was 2,8 meters longer, than the leader. 3rd place in Wet handling.
Which is better Michelin or Nokian winter tires?
The Nokian’s appear to get superior reviews for their winter handling and are a ‘clear’ winner for lots of snow driving, but the Michelin’s get very high reviews for snow driving and seem to be a bit better at the dry pavement and performance when you aren’t slogging through the snow.
How much does a Michelin tire cost on tirerack?
TireRack will not have the Michelins until at least September and expect them to be $253 per. TiresByWeb has the Nokians now at $304. At $200 total difference in price, price is not a factor in this decision on a $100+k car. I’m more interested in performance, rolling resistance, and tire wear. Why start in July?
