Michelin X-Ice Snow+ tire boosts control on slick roads

The new tire offers strong lateral grip to boost stability and proprietary technology to reduce road noise for a quiet, more comfortable ride.
Feb. 3, 2026
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To help drivers maintain control in wintery, slick conditions, Michelin has rolled out its new X-Ice Snow+ tire for light-duty vehicles including pickups, SUVs, CUVs, and sedans.

"This new tire delivers excellent winter performance, longer-lasting durability and greater efficiency, giving drivers a dependable advantage when the weather is at its worst,” said Omer Waysman, VP of B2C marketing, Michelin North America.

Designed with strong lateral grip to boost stability, Michelin officials say the tire is the company's "best winter tire for optimizing braking across ice, snow, wet and dry conditions, thanks to its advanced FLEX-ICE 3.0 tread compound."

In addition, the tires use Michelin's Piano Acoustic Tuning Technology, a proprietary system that reduces road noise for a quiet, more comfortable ride.

Michelin highlighted several benefits:
  • Michelin's longest-lasting winter tire
  • Long-lasting performance on ice with better braking
  • Grips snow better and lasts longer to keep you mobile winter after winter
  • Better traction on snow
  • Better performance on slush and better resistance to aquaplaning in severe weather

The company said the tire, available for order in May 2026, replaces the Michelin X-Ice Snow, a product that was introduced six years ago. 

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