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Review on MICHELIN X-Ice North 4 205/55 R16 94T winter by Barbara Andrejew ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality is at the highest level, be sure to try it.

Size - 185/65/15. Hyundai Solaris vehicle. Hong Kong. Purchased after the events of NG 2022 in order to take the place of the wiped Bridge Blizak VRH, which I found to be enjoyable in all game modes with the exception of rolling snow and bare ice. Despite the fact that I was unsure whether or not I required spikes, I do not regret making the purchase. Having completed the first 1000 meters of the run-in, I shall now sign in stages what I experienced and what I heard. 1) From 0 to 300 kilometers per hour, the vehicle accelerated, braked, and turned very smoothly through the city; the maximum speed was 80 kilometers per hour. The spikes produced a lot of unwanted noise. 2) Acceleration of 300–700 km/h, with the same level of braking, and highway speeds of up to 100 km/h. Only when I applied the brakes did I hear the noise of the spikes; at speeds between 80 and 100 kilometers per hour, a regular rumble started to develop. 3) Between 700 and 1000 kilometers, I resumed my normal driving. In each mode, the noise caused by the spikes was eliminated, leaving just a faint rustling sound. Even the hum has vanished. There was a flurry of technological activity with rubber bands (hairy rubber). The tires are excellent in my opinion. Because there is no Shumkov on Solaris, the tires make no effort to produce any audible disturbances. After racing inside the room, all of the spikes remain in their original positions, and there is no harm. I took them only a few days before our scheduled departure for Arkhyz in February of 2022. The tires presented themselves in the most favorable light possible. I would recommend it.

Pros
  • - Affordable price, while being in the top sector; not significantly more expensive than Hankook or Pirelli. - Exceptional traction on bare ice, as well as compacted and new snow. - Holding on to the road during acceleration and braking is satisfactory, and the grip on the porridge is almost confident. On heated pavement, the stopping distance is increased, and directional stability is outstanding by 100-110. - On frozen asphalt, it feels like summer on summer. - On heated pavement, the braking distance is lengthened. - A vast amount of spikes. - The silence that followed the running in, similar to the sound of friction
Cons
  • I'm wondering if that tread pattern is directed. Totally subjective on my part)