12-31-2017, 07:23 AM | #1 |
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Michelin xice 3 XI3
Is anyone running Michelin xice3 XI3 tires for the winter? I put them on my existing 19 rims and they seem very float/dangerous at speeds over 55 and kind of slippery in slush snow. I have them on are other car too and they are fine. Just curious.
May switch them out for Nokian Hakka R2 or BLizzak's. Thanks! |
12-31-2017, 09:03 AM | #2 | |
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When you say 'floaty' can you elaborate a bit? Did you have a square or staggered 19" setup to start? What widths and profile is your new setup? I have had a set of 18" xi3's for a number of years now on my F10 and they've been great but now you have me questioning what I will go with too. Thanks! |
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01-03-2018, 09:42 AM | #3 | |
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Worked very well with all the freezing rain around Christmas and went through 6"-7" of snow with ease. Traction light never came on while driving through these conditions. |
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01-03-2018, 11:35 AM | #4 | |
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01-04-2018, 06:42 AM | #5 |
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I think the xi3 are much more floaty than the Nokian Hakka R2 and Blizzaks. I don't have the xi3 staggered and have them mounted on the OEM 19 inch BMW Rims. I have asked our local tire center to replace them with the R2's or Blizzaks, but they seem to be out of stock everywhere. Guess that is what happens when you have a cold, snowy weather. I have the Hakka's installed on one of our other cars and the Blizzaks were on my last car.
I may have recieved a defective set, as I have the xi3 installed on my sons Saab and they are fine on that car. |
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01-05-2018, 11:55 AM | #6 |
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I was out during the blizzard yesterday in MA and I can say that these tires performed extremely well. The traction light never came on. Accelerating and stopping very well. Climbed my steep driveway with 8" of snow with ease.
So far I am very happy with these tires. |
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Good to hear! Drive safe out there. |
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