Ordered Mich. X-Ice XI2's from T.R. for wifey's Mini CS. I'll report in a couple months on Yay/Nay.
03-16-2009, 09:27 AM
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UPDATE: LOVE them. Ice traction is 150%. Deep snow not too bad and slush/wet is very good.
They are without a doubt better on ice than a studded tire in overall feel and control.
Deep snow compared to the aggressive "winterforce" studded we used last two years they are "good". They work very very well - but the winterforce did chew through the snow a little better. These run up on top more, but do grip very well.
Slush and wet roads they grip very very well. Better than I expected. No issues at all. Overall in slush/wet/snow covered roads they feel MUCH more solid and safe than any other snow tire i have used.
Dry roads they are quiet, smooth ad handle very well for a snow tire. Almost as quiet/smooth and grippy as a somewhat cheap all season. they are wearing well too.
The little less traction in deep snow is worth the trade off to us. They have been a great tire.
Deep snow compared to the aggressive "winterforce" studded we used last two years they are "good". They work very very well - but the winterforce did chew through the snow a little better. These run up on top more, but do grip very well.
Slush and wet roads they grip very very well. Better than I expected. No issues at all. Overall in slush/wet/snow covered roads they feel MUCH more solid and safe than any other snow tire i have used.
Dry roads they are quiet, smooth ad handle very well for a snow tire. Almost as quiet/smooth and grippy as a somewhat cheap all season. they are wearing well too.
The little less traction in deep snow is worth the trade off to us. They have been a great tire.
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