The Michelin Agilis 41 Snow-Ice winter light vehicle non-studded tire is another successful attempt by one of the world's leading tire industry leaders to create the perfect winter tire for small-capacity commercial vehicles. This model is released in six most popular sizes with a mounting diameter from 13 to 15 inches, which allows this tire to be used on most modern models of commercial vehicles.
The tread of this model is equipped with a symmetrical directional tread pattern with a sufficiently aggressive V-shaped design for this category of tires. As is customary for a tire designed for use on commercial vehicles, its tread consists of four longitudinal ribs, each of which has massive dimensions. Such a number of longitudinal ribs, or rather their large size, ensures a more even distribution of external load over the contact patch. Due to this, it was possible not only to improve the strength of the Michelin Agilis 41 Snow-Ice tire but also to minimize the risk of uneven wear, which made it possible to significantly increase the service life of the tire.
The use of a V-shaped tread design has also significantly improved the operational characteristics of the tire, especially considering the specifics of its winter operation. In particular, due to the V-shaped design, it was possible to provide a larger contact patch area, which does not change depending on the driving mode. In addition, such a tread pattern structure contributes to an increase in the effectiveness of braking on slippery surfaces, as well as significantly improves the traction and directional stability indicators. It is also worth noting the lower rolling resistance compared to other types of tread patterns.
Main features of the Michelin Agilis 41 Snow-Ice tire
- Optimized V-shaped symmetrical directional tread pattern provides excellent traction in any road conditions;
- A large number of self-locking Z-shaped lamellas in combination with an increased tread depth made it possible to achieve improved traction characteristics on snow;
- An increased number of cord fabric layers has significantly improved the tire's resistance to punctures and cuts;
- Increased sidewall thickness has increased the strength of this most vulnerable part of the tire to aggressive mechanical stress.
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