Michelin Latitude X-Ice North 2 Plus 255/50 R19 107T

In the winter portfolio of French tyre manufacturers from Michelin, there are many offers of automotive “shoes” for the most diverse operating conditions. The Michelin Latitude X-Ice North 2 Plus tyres are best suited for harsh winter weather, which are installed on the wheels of SUVs, all-wheel drive vehicles and powerful crossovers.

Double layer structure

The model is notable for its two-layer tread structure. The basic basis for it is the inner layer ThermoActive Tread Compound 2.0, which changes its properties depending on the outside temperature. In warm weather, it remains elastic, which allows the studs to hide in the tread when driving on asphalt, and when the temperature drops, it becomes hard, forming a solid base for the “claws”. As a result, the spikes “bite” into the ice better. The outer tread layer of the tyre is made from Flex-Ice 2.0 silicone rubber compound.

winter ins and outs

The winter designation of the model gives out a tyre tread pattern with a characteristic herringbone pattern. It contains many lamellas and catching edges, numerous independent blocks with notches along the edges, as well as jagged drainage channels for hydraulic evacuation. The tyre shows excellent directional stability on winter roads, good transmission of traction forces and a shortened braking distance.

Reinforced construction

To accommodate the increased tyre stresses caused by the weight of heavy 4x4 SUVs, the sidewalls of the Michelin Latitude X-Ice North 2 Plus are reinforced with a double crossed steel cord. The tyre confidently resists hydroplaning and slashplaning, gives a high level of acoustic and driving comfort, wears out slowly. This is exactly what they want to get from premium tyres. So the owners of off-road "wheelbarrows" will not be disappointed with the purchase of the model.