Top 10 Michelin Tires

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The French company MICHELIN began to create rubber tires back in 1889. Having started with products for bicycles and motor vehicles, after a few years the company expanded its range of automobile rubber. Since then, a wealth of experience has been accumulated to create the best tires for a wide range of vehicles. Domestic motorists liked the Michelin products, it is rare to find negative reviews regarding the quality and durability of tires. Why do motorists from different countries love MICHELIN tires?

Benefits of MICHELIN tires

1. Strength. One of the main advantages of French rubber is its high strength. Tires feel great on Russian roads, bravely enduring being hit in deep potholes or hitting stones or curbs. Tires will provide confident movement of the car in any conditions.
2. A wide range of. Michelin has established an uninterrupted supply of all standard sizes of car tires to the trade network of our country. Only because of the sluggishness of commodity experts, there is a shortage of certain tires.
3. Quality. All enterprises of the company have established strict quality control. Therefore, defective products rarely end up outside the factories.
4. Innovativeness. Every year new tires are introduced under the MICHELIN brand. The manufacturer doesn't just change the model name and tread pattern. A new formulation of the rubber compound is being introduced, the carcass is reinforced, and the tire's wear resistance is increased.
5. Research and tests. Michelin products are regularly tested by independent research institutes and magazines. Repeatedly tires won prizes, demonstrating superiority over competitors.
6. Scope of application. The French manufacturer offers domestic motorists tires for all occasions.
7. Fans of fast driving will find sports tires that have been tested at international motor racing in the catalog.
8. For residents of the northern regions, there are unique winter models that retain their best properties even in 50-degree frost.
9. Fans of off-road vehicles will be interested in passable tires with high durability.
10. And ordinary car owners will have no problem finding affordable summer or winter tires.

We have selected the 10 best MICHELIN tires in our ranking. All of them are sold in car dealerships in Russia. When compiling the rating, the opinion of the expert community and feedback from domestic car owners were taken into account.

Top 10 MICHELIN tires

Nomination	a place	Name of product	starting price
The best MICHELIN winter tires	1	MICHELIN X-Ice North 4	RUB 6,880
	2	MICHELIN Alpin 6	RUB 6,580
	3	MICHELIN X-Ice 3	RUB 3,330
The best summer tires for sports driving	1	MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4	RUB 13 800
	2	MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2	RUB 11,025
The best MICHELIN summer tires for comfortable driving	1	MICHELIN Energy XM2	RUB 3,654
	2	MICHELIN Primacy 4	RUB 7,500
	3	MICHELIN CrossClimate +	RUB 5,101
The best MICHELIN SUV tires	1	MICHELIN Latitude Sport 3	RUB 13,665
	2	MICHELIN 4×4 O / R XZL	RUB 71,400

The best MICHELIN winter tires

The French manufacturer pays close attention to the development of winter tires. In the catalog you can find quality Velcro and serious studded tires. Experts have identified the following models for winter.

MICHELIN X-Ice North 4

Rating: 4.9

The experts recognized the MICHELIN X-Ice North 4 model as the most efficient tires for winter. The rubber earned the laurels of the rating winner due to its high frost resistance. The tire is strikingly different from the previous developments of the French brand. On tests, it showed excellent grip, which had a positive effect on the car's handling both on ice surfaces and in a snowy slush. The manufacturer has equipped the tire with 250 studs that are evenly distributed on the surface. Thanks to the directional tread pattern, the machine remains stable on any road, and the reinforced sidewalls contribute to effective braking.

Users note the preservation of the elasticity of rubber even in severe frosts (down to -65 ° C). When driving, it does not make noise, and the permeability of the model deserves praise.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• frost resistance;
• elasticity;
• stability on the road.

disadvantages

• high price.

MICHELIN Alpin 6

Rating: 4.8

In March 2018, the new MICHELIN Alpin 6 studless tires were introduced to the world. These tires proved to be excellent in mild weather conditions. Experts refer to the strengths of rubber as good grip, effective braking on snow, easy handling on wet asphalt. The model became a continuation of the Alpin 5 line, the manufacturer introduced a number of innovations in order to improve technical parameters. The EverGrip technology is the key to excellent contact with the road. As the tread wears down, new drainage grooves are exposed to maintain a constant contact patch area.

Users are satisfied with the stability on a snowy road, durability, high quality. But rubber is not suitable for a harsh winter, so it takes second place in the rating.

Advantages

• high quality;
• wear resistance;
• good grip;
• snow stability.

disadvantages

• tires slide on the packed snow.

MICHELIN X-Ice 3

Rating: 4.7

Another French “Velcro” hit the top three in our ranking. MICHELIN X-Ice 3 tires are unique in that the manufacturer used several innovative technologies at once. The manufacturer managed to improve the handling of the car on the road due to the special design of the shoulder blocks using Cross-Z lamellas. Special Block Edge provides good grip on snow and ice. The V-shaped tread pattern effectively removes water and snow. The use of the FleX-Ice compound in the formulation resulted in improved braking performance at the expense of silica.

Domestic motorists praise tires for their softness, low noise and high quality. The disadvantages of rubber, users consider their absence in auto shops in Russia and the high price.

Advantages

• good handling;
• softness;
• low noise level;
• predictability in management.

disadvantages

• shortage in stores;
• high price.

The best summer tires for sports driving

Fans of fast driving should take a closer look at several MICHELIN tires. They are characterized by excellent traction, precise handling and short braking distances. Experts have appreciated the benefits of the following tires.

MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4

Rating: 4.9

Experts consider the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 to be the best sports tires in the collection of the French manufacturer. This rubber is intended for installation on sports car brands. Unique technologies tested in Formula 1 competitions were used in the creation of tires. And the first series of MICHELIN Pilot Sport sports tires became famous for having withstood the tests with a maximum speed of 400 km / h. Pilot Sport 4 tires became the winner in our rating due to their precise handling and wear resistance. These factors are especially important when driving aggressively.

Russian fans of high-speed driving have appreciated its durability, shock resistance, aquaplaning resistance and quietness. But the increase in the price of rubber is not very pleasant for motorists.

Advantages

• excellent grip;
• noiselessness;
• clear management;
• wear resistance.

disadvantages

• the price is rising.

MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2

Rating: 4.8

Summer tires MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 are widely used. When creating this series, the manufacturer focused on maximum stability and excellent handling during high-speed driving. Therefore, the rubber is suitable for both ordinary cars and sports cars. Experts pay attention to the extended profile tread pattern. Confident directional stability is achieved due to two rows of wide blocks located in the center of the tread. Deep grooves provide efficient drainage.

It is not by chance that the tires got into the second step of the rating. Users are satisfied with the grip on dry and wet asphalt, a fairly rigid sidewall, and versatility. The disadvantages of the model include rapid wear and high noise.

Advantages

• good grip;
• versatility;
• stability;
• excellent handling.

disadvantages

• high price;
• rapid wear.

The best MICHELIN summer tires for comfortable driving

Many MICHELIN summer tires have universal qualities. They provide the driver with a high level of comfort, predictable behavior on the road with any surface and economy. The following models were of particular interest to specialists.

MICHELIN Energy XM2

Rating: 4.9

An example of the durability and economy of a road tire is the MICHELIN Energy XM2. This rubber has excellent grip. According to experts, the advantage of tires is their resistance to damage. The tire is not afraid of deep potholes in the asphalt and collision with foreign objects. Wide drainage channels in the tread reduce the risk of aquaplaning. The French managed to achieve durability by updating the rubber formulation. The model becomes the winner of our rating.

Domestic car owners confirm the high performance of tires. They are distinguished by their reliability, durability, braking efficiency, and no noise. As for the disadvantages, the main one is the increase in noise with wear of more than 70%.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• comfortable ride;
• good grip;
• durability.

disadvantages

• noise increases with wear.

MICHELIN Primacy 4

Rating: 4.8

One of the best summer tires in the model range of the well-known manufacturer is the MICHELIN Primacy 4. The main advantage of this rubber, according to experts, is the preservation of all performance properties at any degree of wear. The tire asset can include economy, good handling and effective braking. One of the reasons for the success was the addition of polymer additives to the rubber. It was these components that improved the wheel-to-road grip. In addition, the noise level while driving is significantly reduced.

Users appreciated the accuracy of maneuvering, good water drainage from the contact patch, high wear resistance, and noiselessness. But the model could not get around the winner of our rating due to the high price.

Advantages

• wear resistance;
• excellent grip;
• effective braking;
• high-quality drainage.

disadvantages

• high price.

MICHELIN CrossClimate +

Rating: 4.7

Summer tires MICHELIN CrossClimate + are well adapted to use at the beginning of winter. Rubber adequately resists the scorching sun rays, gives stability to the car on snowy roads. Experts consider this tire to be the best choice for a comfortable ride from spring to early winter. The model appeared in 2017, replacing CrossClimate. The manufacturer has managed to improve the properties of rubber in the summer, while maintaining all-season qualities. A key role in this was played by an innovative rubber compound, to which silica, rubber and special elastomers were added.

Car owners speak flatteringly about wheel passability, elasticity, low noise level, and excellent handling. But the low strength of the sidewalls and the jam of small stones in the tread did not allow the rubber to rise above the third place.

Advantages

• ease;
• elasticity;
• all-season properties;
• excellent handling.

disadvantages

• not strong sidewalls.

The best MICHELIN SUV tires

SUVs and crossovers operate in different conditions. While good grip is important for high-speed models, real SUVs have to deal with off-road conditions. Here are the best tires for big cars.

MICHELIN Latitude Sport 3

Rating: 4.9

For the fastest crossovers, the MICHELIN Latitude Sport 3 rubber has been developed. It will be an excellent “shoe” for both Porsche Macan and BMW X5 or BMW X6. Experts gave the tires first place in our rating for their high wear resistance, excellent grip on wet surfaces and low noise level. The manufacturer used a double frame when creating the structure. Thanks to a special recipe for the rubber compound and wide drainage grooves, it was possible to reduce the braking distance (according to the developers' calculations, by 2.7 m). It should be noted that when the temperature drops (to + 5 ° C and below), the adhesion of tires to the road worsens.

Domestic owners of crossovers speak flatteringly about directional stability, handling, elasticity. The disadvantages include only the high price.

Advantages

• noiselessness;
• wear resistance;
• excellent grip;
• effective drainage.

disadvantages

• high price.

MICHELIN 4×4 O / R XZL

Rating: 4.8

The catalog of the French manufacturer also contains the most passable tires. The MICHELIN 4×4 O / R XZL stands out from its siblings for its powerful lugs, deep tread and high durability. Wide grooves are located between the massive blocks, thanks to which the timely removal of dirt occurs. Rubber demonstrates all the best properties in the summer and off-season. In winter, the tire copes with snow drifts without any problems, but it slides on an icy track. The reliability and durability of the structure is ensured by a triple protective belt. The tires perform well on wet roads, none of the SUV owners complained about aquaplaning.

Rubber ranks second in our ranking. Only the high price did not allow the tires to pass the winner.

Advantages

• high cross-country ability;
• effective removal of water and dirt;
• strength and reliability;
• wear resistance.

disadvantages

• high price.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.