The Michelin X-Ice North 3 (XIN3) is a Premium Touring studded winter tyre with directional tread, designed for Passenger cars.
The tyre has been replaced by the Michelin X-Ice North 4.
Key performance
Michelin X-Ice North 3 Tests
2017 Vi Bilagare
In 2017 experts of the Sweden magazine Vi Bilagare have tested the Michelin at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 6 similar budget, mid-range and premium studded winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 2 | 50.05m | +0.07m | 99.86% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 1-2 | 5 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 2 | 58.47m | +4.97m | 91.49% | |
| Wet handling | 5 | 40.5sec | +0.3sec | 99.26% | |
| Ice braking at 25km/h | 4 | 12.4m | +1.66m | 86.61% | |
| Ice handling | 3 | 64.09sec | +1.16sec | 98.19% | |
| Ice traction | 4 | 4.72sec | +0.62sec | 86.86% | |
| Snow braking at 25km/h | 1 | 5.91m | -0.08m | 100% | |
| Snow handling | 5 | 95.16sec | +2.51sec | 97.36% | |
| Snow traction | 6 | 2.69sec | +0.1sec | 96.28% | |
| Rolling resistance | 7 | 7.34 l/100km | +0.62 l/100km | 91.55% | |
| Noise | 4-5 | 69.4dB | +0.9dB | 98.7% |
2017 Test World
Test by the Finnish organization Test World in 2017. The experts have tested the Michelin XIN3 at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 14 similar budget, mid-range and premium studded winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 90km/h | 1 | 32.1m | 0.5m | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 10 | 41m | +3.2m | 92.19% | |
| Wet handling | 2-4 | 38.6sec | +0.4sec | 98.96% | |
| Ice braking at 50km/h | 10 | 51.3m | +11.4m | 77.78% | |
| Ice handling | 10 | 57.2sec | +4.6sec | 91.96% | |
| Ice traction | 13 | 4.8sec | +1.4sec | 70.83% | |
| Snow braking at 80km/h | 8 | 52.8m | +0.7m | 98.67% | |
| Snow handling | 10-11 | 48.7sec | +1.7sec | 96.51% | |
| Snow traction | 11-13 | 6.1sec | +0.3sec | 95.08% | |
| Rolling resistance | 12-13 | +1.4% | 98.6% | ||
| Noise | 5 | 71.36dB | +1.46dB | 97.95% |
2016 Za Rulem
Test by the magazine Za Rulem in 2016. The experts have tested the tire at size 195/65 R15 and compared to 11 Touring and Premium Touring studded tires from different price categories.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 5 | 32.9m | +1.3m | 96.05% | |
| Wet braking at 60km/h | 4-6 | 21m | +1.2m | 94.28% | |
| Ice braking at 30km/h | 11 | 18m | +4.8m | 73.33% | |
| Ice handling | 7-8 | 30.5sec | +1.2sec | 96.06% | |
| Ice traction | 11 | 6.5sec | +2sec | 69.23% | |
| Snow braking at 40km/h | 1 | 16.2m | -0.1m | 100% | |
| Snow traction | 7 | 6.3sec | +0.3sec | 95.23% | |
| Rolling resistance | 4-11 | 4.6 l/100km | +0.1 l/100km | 97.83% |
2016 Test World
Test by the Finnish organization Test world in 2016. The experts have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium studded winter tires. Also they included into the test 11 Ice & Snow winter tires and the Continental TS850 as “European type” tire to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 2 | 38.9m | +0.1m | 99.74% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 4 | 40.4m | +2m | 95.05% | |
| Wet handling | 4 | 39.7sec | +1.6sec | 95.97% | |
| Ice braking at 50km/h | 8 | 51.4m | +11.7m | 77.24% | |
| Ice handling | 5 | 54.6sec | +1.7sec | 96.88% | |
| Ice traction | 7 | 4.9sec | +1.4sec | 71.43% | |
| Snow braking at 80km/h | 7 | 52.5m | +3m | 94.28% | |
| Snow handling | 5 | 56.1sec | +3.1sec | 94.47% | |
| Snow traction | 8 | 6.1sec | +0.6sec | 90.16% | |
| Rolling resistance | 8 | +1.5% | 98.5% | ||
| Noise | 3-6 | 6 points | -1 point | 85.71% |
2015 Auto Motor and Sport
In 2015 experts of the Swedish publication Auto Motor & Sport have tested the Michelin XIN3 at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with seven similar budget, mid-range and premium studded tyres. In addition they included into the test 8 studless tyres to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 4 | 52.21m | +0.91m | 98.25% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 5 | 35.39m | +2.02m | 94.29% | |
| Wet handling | 5 | 42.43sec | +1.73sec | 95.92% | |
| Ice braking at 25km/h | 5 | 9.19m | +1.25m | 86.39% | |
| Ice handling | 4-6 | 1.27min | +0.05min | 96.06% | |
| Ice traction | 7 | 5.47sec | +1.6sec | 70.74% | |
| Snow braking at 30km/h | 6 | 9.58m | +0.41m | 95.72% | |
| Snow handling | 6 | 27.24sec | +0.96sec | 96.47% | |
| Snow traction | 6 | 3.58sec | +0.23sec | 93.57% | |
| Rolling resistance | 8 | 0.74 l/10km | +0.04 l/10km | 94.59% |
Overall Michelin X-Ice North 3 review
| # | Test | 2017 Vi Bilagare | 2017 Test World | 2016 Za Rulem | 2016 Test World | 2015 AMS | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 99.86% | 100% | 96.05% | 99.74% | 98.25% | 98.78% | |
| Dry handling | 100% | – | – | – | – | 100% | |
| Wet braking | 91.49% | 92.19% | 94.28% | 95.05% | 94.29% | 93.46% | |
| Wet handling | 99.26% | 98.96% | – | 95.97% | 95.92% | 97.53% | |
| Ice braking | 86.61% | 77.78% | 73.33% | 77.24% | 86.39% | 80.27% | |
| Ice handling | 98.19% | 91.96% | 96.06% | 96.88% | 96.06% | 95.83% | |
| Ice traction | 86.86% | 70.83% | 69.23% | 71.43% | 70.74% | 73.82% | |
| Snow braking | 100% | 98.67% | 100% | 94.28% | 95.72% | 97.73% | |
| Snow handling | 97.36% | 96.51% | – | 94.47% | 96.47% | 96.2% | |
| Snow traction | 96.28% | 95.08% | 95.23% | 90.16% | 93.57% | 94.06% | |
| Rolling resistance | 91.55% | 98.6% | 97.83% | 98.5% | 94.59% | 96.21% | |
| Noise | 98.7% | 97.95% | – | 85.71% | – | 94.12% |
According to the test results Michelin took 6th place.
Main conclusions:
- Relatively good wet performance.
- Good dry braking distance.
- Low results on the ice among studded tyres (but generally safe).
- Relatively low results on the snow among studded tyres.
- The highest fuel consumption.
Similar tyres from the test:
- Hankook Winter i*Pike RS W419
- Pirelli Ice Zero
- Bridgestone Blizzak Spike-01
- Michelin X-Ice North 3
- Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8
- Continental Ice Contact 2
