The Michelin X-ice 3 (XI3) is a Premium Touring studless winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.
The tyre has been replaced by the Michelin X-Ice Snow.
Key performance
Michelin X-Ice 3 Tests
2019 Test World
In 2019 experts of the Finnish organization Test World have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 8 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. Also they included the Michelin Crossclimate+ into test as reference.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 8 | 31.7m | +1.7m | 94.64% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 1-5 | 8 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 5 | 37.9m | +4.5m | 88.13% | |
| Wet handling | 5-7 | 40.6sec | +1.1sec | 97.29% | |
| Subj. Wet handling | 3-8 | 7 points | -1 point | 87.5% | |
| Ice braking at 50km/h | 1 | 48.4m | -1.4m | 100% | |
| Ice handling | 4 | 75.5sec | +2.9sec | 96.16% | |
| Subj. Ice handling | 2-4 | 8 points | -1 point | 88.89% | |
| Ice traction | 1 | 5.7sec | -0.4sec | 100% | |
| Snow braking at 80km/h | 6 | 54.5m | +2.3m | 95.78% | |
| Snow handling | 8-9 | 57.5sec | +2.5sec | 95.65% | |
| Subj. Snow handling | 1-4 | 9 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Snow traction | 3-7 | 6.1sec | +0.3sec | 95.08% | |
| Subj. Noise | 1-6 | 10 points | +1 point | 95.08% | |
| Rolling resistance | 8 | – | +1.9% | 98.1% |
2018 Autofil
In 2018 experts of the Norwegian magazine Autofil have tested the Michelin XI3 at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with nine similar budget, mid-range and premium studless winter tyres.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 6 | 32.5m | +1.1m | 96.61% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 1-5 | 8 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 3 | 37.9m | +2.7m | 92.87% | |
| Wet handling | 3 | 40.9sec | +0.8sec | 98.04% | |
| Subj. Wet handling | 2-4 | 8 points | -1 point | 88.89% | |
| Ice braking at 50km/h | 4 | 52.7m | +0.8m | 98.48% | |
| Ice handling | 10 | 74.8sec | +8.9sec | 88.1% | |
| Subj. Ice handling | 7-10 | 5 points | -2 points | 71.42% | |
| Ice traction | 9-10 | 5.6sec | +0.5sec | 91.07% | |
| Snow braking at 80km/h | 8 | 52.9m | +2m | 96.22% | |
| Snow handling | 10 | 52.8sec | +2.1sec | 96.02% | |
| Subj. Snow handling | 5-10 | 8 points | -2 points | 80% | |
| Snow traction | 10 | 6sec | +0.3sec | 95% | |
| Subj. Noise | 2-9 | 9 points | -1 point | 90% | |
| Rolling resistance | 5-6 | – | +1.1% | 98.9% |
2018 Moottori
Test by the Finnish publication Moottori in 2018. The experts have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 7 similar mid-range and premium Ice & Snow winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 5 | 30m | +1.5m | 95% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 1-3 | 8.5 points | +0.5 points | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 4 | 36.7m | +3.7m | 89.92% | |
| Wet handling | 2 | 30sec | +0.3sec | 99% | |
| Subj. Wet handling | 1-3 | 9 points | +0.5 points | 100% | |
| Ice braking at 25km/h | 7 | 14.2m | +1.1m | 92.25% | |
| Ice handling | 8 | 58.2sec | +9.2sec | 84.19% | |
| Subj. Ice handling | 6-8 | 5 points | -2 points | 71.42% | |
| Ice traction | 8 | 7.14sec | +0.77sec | 89.21% | |
| Snow braking at 30km/h | 5-7 | 13.2m | +0.2m | 98.48% | |
| Snow handling | 8 | 35.3sec | +1.7sec | 95.18% | |
| Subj. Snow handling | 7-8 | 7.5 points | -1.5 point | 83.33% | |
| Snow traction | 6 | 4.25sec | +0.14sec | 96.7% | |
| Subj. Noise | 4-7 | 9 points | -0.5 points | 94.73% |
2017 Vi Bilagare
Test by the Sweden magazine Vi Bilagare at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 6 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. Also they included into the test “European type” tire as reference.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 6-7 | 48.7m | +3m | 93.84% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 2-5 | 4 points | -1 point | 80% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 4 | 62.8m | +17.8m | 71.65% | |
| Wet handling | 6 | 40.4sec | +3sec | 92.57% | |
| Ice braking at 25km/h | 2 | 9.79m | +0.17m | 98.26% | |
| Ice handling | 6 | 81.4sec | +5.8sec | 92.87% | |
| Ice traction | 1 | 5.18sec | -0.1sec | 100% | |
| Snow braking at 25km/h | 6 | 6.39m | +0.27m | 95.77% | |
| Snow handling | 5 | 101.5sec | +4.5sec | 95.57% | |
| Snow traction | 5 | 2.71sec | +0.05sec | 98.15% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2 | 6.7 l/100km | +0.12 l/100km | 98.21% | |
| Noise | 2-4 | 65dB | +1dB | 98.46% |
2016 Tuulilasi
Test by the Finnish publication Tuulilasi at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 7 similar Touring and Premium Touring winter tires from different price categories. Also they included into the test “European type” tire as reference.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 3 | 49.6m | +1.7m | 96.57% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 5 | 59.9m | +4.8m | 91.99% | |
| Wet handling | 4-5 | 44.2sec | +1.2sec | 97.28% | |
| Ice braking at 20km/h | 3 | 14.38m | +0.73m | 94.92% | |
| Ice handling | 6 | 93.1sec | +10sec | 89.26% | |
| Ice traction | 3 | 6.11sec | +0.61sec | 90.01% | |
| Snow braking at 20km/h | 5-6 | 6.93m | +0.71m | 89.75% | |
| Snow handling | 5 | 89.8sec | +3.3sec | 96.32% | |
| Snow traction | 5 | 2.81sec | +0.1sec | 96.44% | |
| Rolling resistance | 4 | 5.46 l/100km | +0.08 l/100km | 98.53% | |
| Noise | 1-6 | 65dB | -1dB | 100% |
Overall Michelin X-ice Xi3 Review
| # | Test | 2019 Test World | 2018 Autofil | 2018 Moottori | 2017 Vi Bilagare | 2016 Tuulilasi | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 94.64% | 96.61% | 95% | 93.84% | 96.57% | 95.33% | |
| Dry handling | 100% | 100% | 100% | 80% | – | 95% | |
| Wet braking | 88.13% | 92.87% | 89.92% | 71.65% | 91.99% | 86.91% | |
| Wet handling | 97.29% | 98.04% | 99% | 92.57% | 97.28% | 96.84% | |
| Ice braking | 100% | 98.48% | 92.25% | 98.26% | 94.92% | 96.78% | |
| Ice handling | 96.16% | 88.1% | 84.19% | 92.87% | 89.26% | 90.12% | |
| Ice traction | 100% | 91.07% | 89.21% | 100% | 90.01% | 94.06% | |
| Snow braking | 95.78% | 96.22% | 98.48% | 95.77% | 89.75% | 95.2% | |
| Snow handling | 95.65% | 96.02% | 95.18% | 95.57% | 96.32% | 95.75% | |
| Snow traction | 95.08% | 95% | 96.7% | 98.15% | 96.44% | 96.27% | |
| Rolling resistance | 98.1% | 98.9% | – | 98.21% | 98.53% | 98.44% | |
| Noise | 95.08% | 90% | 94.73% | 98.46% | 100% | 95.65% |
According to the test results Michelin shared 8th place with Falken.
Main conclusions:
- Good dry braking and handling, low directional stability.
- Relatively short wet braking distance and good handling.
- Relatively poor on the snow: long braking distance, the worst handling and traction.
- Good ice braking, but the lowest handling and traction.
- Good noise level.
- Average rolling resistance.
Similar tyres from the test:
- Hankook Winter i*cept iZ2 W616
- Yokohama iceGUARD iG60
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3
- Continental VikingContact 7
- Pirelli Ice Zero FR
- Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2
- Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
- Falken Espia EPZ II
- LingLong Green-Max Winter Ice I-15
