Will the Xi3+ show up this year in the North American market? I don't know. Apparently, it was introduced to the Asian market this month. Information comes from the Russian website ShinaGuuide
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https://shina.guide/reviews/michelin-x-ice-3-plus/#more-10182
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Michelin X-Ice 3+ tires Michelin X-Ice 3 Plus are an improved version of the 2012 winter friction model Michelin X-Ice 3 , confidently performing in independent tests over the past five years. The tread pattern remained practically unchanged, and as a key feature of the novelty the manufacturer marks the ability of its rubber compound to regenerate.
The unique structure of the tread is saturated with absorbing bubbles called M-Chip which, as they wear out, are directly in the contact area of the tire with the road and, due to their concave form, remove the film of water from the iced surface (analogue of microbubbles and a water-absorbing white gel in the rubber compound of winter tires Yokohama IceGuard). Thus, slippage of the tire on the ice is prevented, and the braking efficiency is significantly increased.
The internal comparative tests Michelin X-Ice 3+ and Michelin X-Ice 3, conducted by the manufacturer before the start of sales, showed that the braking length of the "plus" tires in the new condition on the ice is 4.5% shorter than the predecessor. However, with a high tread wear, this figure is increased by 11.5%.
At the same time in Michelin note that the deterioration in other performance characteristics was not revealed. " Michelin Ax Ice 3 plus" provides optimal control on snowy roads, well resists the effects of aqua and slashplanning, is stable at high speed and low noise.
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https://shina.guide/reviews/michelin-x-ice-3-plus/#more-10182
Quote:
Michelin X-Ice 3+ tires Michelin X-Ice 3 Plus are an improved version of the 2012 winter friction model Michelin X-Ice 3 , confidently performing in independent tests over the past five years. The tread pattern remained practically unchanged, and as a key feature of the novelty the manufacturer marks the ability of its rubber compound to regenerate.
The unique structure of the tread is saturated with absorbing bubbles called M-Chip which, as they wear out, are directly in the contact area of the tire with the road and, due to their concave form, remove the film of water from the iced surface (analogue of microbubbles and a water-absorbing white gel in the rubber compound of winter tires Yokohama IceGuard). Thus, slippage of the tire on the ice is prevented, and the braking efficiency is significantly increased.
The internal comparative tests Michelin X-Ice 3+ and Michelin X-Ice 3, conducted by the manufacturer before the start of sales, showed that the braking length of the "plus" tires in the new condition on the ice is 4.5% shorter than the predecessor. However, with a high tread wear, this figure is increased by 11.5%.
At the same time in Michelin note that the deterioration in other performance characteristics was not revealed. " Michelin Ax Ice 3 plus" provides optimal control on snowy roads, well resists the effects of aqua and slashplanning, is stable at high speed and low noise.