Michelin Agilis 51 Snow-Ice

Michelin Agilis 51 Snow-Ice — a winter model designed for minivans, light trucks, pickups, and vans. The tire boasts excellent traction on winter roads, covered with ice or snow. The development of this tire utilized only the latest equipment and the best materials. The contact patch with the road surface has an elliptical shape, which prevents water from getting under the tire, resulting in a reduced aquaplaning effect.

On cold and dry roads, the Michelin Agilis 51 Snow-Ice tire confidently handles the vehicle due to the increased number of unique Z-shaped lamellas, which are located throughout the tread surface. High resistance to wear is achieved due to the expansion of the sidewalls, while the dense cord prevents the tread from possible ruptures. The specially designed directional tread pattern, combined with powerful side elements, provides reliable grip on any road surface.

It allows the vehicle to be stably held, both when driving in a straight line and when passing sharp turns. Traction from a standstill at start-up has been improved by 30% compared to competitive models in this class. This is achieved due to the "claw" effect of the unusual Z-shaped lamellas and the special tread pattern with a negative profile, in which the area of the grooves is 35%. This tire is recommended for transporting passengers and cargo over various distances on regional and urban routes. If you really need a high-quality tire with excellent operational characteristics, this model will be the optimal choice.

Main features of Michelin Agilis 51 Snow-Ice

- increased tread depth of the tire, increased to 11.5 millimeters, which improved passability and service life;
- special tire strength (increased by 35%) achieved due to the compaction of cord fabric layers by 18%, which significantly increased the model's resistance to ruptures and impacts;
- the tire reliably withstands frequent curb friction, due to the increased thickness of the sidewalls, almost to 4 millimeters, and the presence of a reinforcing layer (a special double protective cord strip);
- the risk of aquaplaning is reduced due to the elliptical shape of the contact patch, which acts as a kind of wave cutter. This shape of the contact patch with the road contributes to faster water drainage;
- excellent starting and braking are now possible due to the presence of self-locking Z-shaped lamellas, which provide optimal tire stiffness and vehicle control on snowy, icy or dry road surfaces;
- multi-layer reinforced carcass;
- high-strength breaker layers;
- patented composition of specially developed rubber compound.