The Michelin Maxi Ice-2 winter tire is suitable for most popular compact and mid-size passenger cars. It belongs to the so-called "friction" models, distinguished by improved traction on wet, snowy, and icy surfaces. It is also characterized by the "signature" increased service life, excellent fuel efficiency, and acoustic comfort for tires of this brand.
3D-lamellas
The tread pattern is filled with densely arranged narrow slits - lamellas. The edges formed by them when contacting the road surface allow the tire to literally grip the road surface, providing reliable traction, even if it is covered with water, snow, or ice. The vertical walls of the lamellas have a "three-dimensional" profile, which fixes the slits in the open position and limits the mobility of the tread elements. This increases the directional stability and accuracy of steering. In addition to them, the shoulder areas contain circular holes with a droplet-shaped profile. It allows capturing moisture from the surface, thereby drying the contact patch and, as a consequence, improving traction with the road.
High-speed stability
The tread pattern contains predominantly massive deformation-resistant elements. The wide double rib in the center increases directional stability during straight-line driving, and the large blocks on the edges of the tread provide reliable traction and steering accuracy during maneuvering. Additionally, the tire's high-speed efficiency is ensured by the optimized shape of the tread profile. It expands the contact patch and maintains its area during longitudinal and transverse accelerations, providing excellent handling for a winter tire.
Key features of Michelin Maxi Ice 2
- densely arranged "three-dimensional" lamellas allow for intense acceleration and braking on wet and icy surfaces, snow-covered roads;
- the tread pattern with massive elements is effective at high speeds, providing reliability and steering accuracy;
- a special rubber compound, elastic at negative temperatures, resistant to wear and punctures.
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