Michelin X-ice Xi2 for SUV?
 

I just went to tire shop and put a deposit on a set of Xi2 tires. He is selling them for $900 w/$70 mail-in rebate. I think that is a good price, but was wondering if this is an SUV tire or just passenger/minivan tire. I can't find any info about it being for our SUV.

I searched the forum for info, but it's limited. Anyone have experience with this tire? Is it an XL (load) tire?

Tire will be used for normal winter driving in Portland, Oregon. 90% rain and 10% snow/ice in lower elevations. Lots of hills around town up to 1200' elevation w/ spots of icy areas.

Thanks in advance. :thumbup:

Tire rack should give that info, among other places - IIRC we need 108XL or above.

Thanks. I got the info from Michelin website. Specs look exactly the same as the Alpin tires, except that the speed rating is T(119) for the Xi2 vs V(149) for the Alpin, so the Alpin would have better handling. I doubt I'll be going over 70mph in the winter around here. I am thinking that the Xi2 has better snow and ice traction, and it has a 40k mile warranty.

Hope I made the right decision :)

Any other feedback (good or bad), on these tires is appreciated.

I ran the X-ice (first version) on my Tundra for 45,000 miles and kept them on year round. Good tires for a Tundra but probably not the same quality as a Pilot Alpin.

The Xi2 are good quality premium tires and you'll have no issues running them. They really shine when it's icey out, since you get a lot of rain and it may get to the freezing point, black ice is something that you should look out for and I'm sure these tires will perform well.

Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow

Run these on my X5 and my Q7. Awesome tire including wet and dry conditions.

Good winter tire, you'll be safe and very happy as long as you get that it's not the same as a high performance tire when it's dry. Price is a little high, I got them online for about $150 each, $50 for shipping, $100 for local mount and balance, same rebate. You could do about the same on the Pirelli Scorpion. So, you're supporting your local business with the difference and getting one-stop shopping. Good luck.

Nice price. Is that for 18s? What website? I guess I forgot to put my tire size in the OP, I am running 255/55/18 for winter. I got BMW OEM rims and winter tires on a special from a local guy selling his 4.8is, so I am pretty much stuck buying 18" tires now.

Not 18s. I go to 17s for winter. Your price would be closer to online for 18s - I use the Tire Rack folks.

I am currently running the XI-2 on my 4.6IS
They are spectacular tires in ice and cold and decent in deep snow.
They are an ice radial so there is lots of siping across the contact surface of the tire giving good bite in the ice and cold. There is not a lot of wide evacuation channels on the tire so if you're in a heavy snow climate i would recommend a snow tire as opposed to an ice radial. Something like a Hankook I-Pike

sorry just read in more detail the OP
No heavy snow, this will be a great tire!

Got the Xi2. They are nice tires. Now we get a week of sun and 45-50 degree weather... go figure?? :)

Just placed an order for Latitude X-Ice Xi2's through costco for $700. Mine's are 235/65/17 though. Did quite a bit of reading and decided to go with narrower tire and purchased a set of factory (style 130) 17 wheels from craigslist. Originally was planning on getting Pirelli ice and snow's, unfortunately they're all sold out around here, including the net. Thinking Michelins will do just fine.



2006 4.4i Sport

Those are what I've just put on 20" wheels. I frequently drive well over 70mph in winter (and summer) so I want the best.

Before there's a silly response, I mean that I drive well over 70mph in winter when the conditions are appropriate....

Great setup. 17" for the winter can't be beat. I'm running the same size with Conti ExtremeWinterContact on style 57. Added benefit that this nice lightweight setup is noticeably quicker off the line than my staggered 19" summer wheels! Unless brake rotors can't take a 17" inch wheel, I absolutely don't understand plus sizing for winter.

My Xi2's have been very nice for the morning icy fog on the roads. It gives me some peace of mind that I am safer with them than not. I had to get 18's, but you will be in great condition w/ 17's. Its a nice soft ride and the grip is great! You will be happy with them. Did the tires come w/the $70 rebate?

No rebate on Michelins. Would've been nice, though. There is a $70 off for set of Bridgestones plus $30 off installation.

BTW... welcome to the Xoutpost forum. It has been very helpful to me over the years. Lots of great ppl with invaluable info. :thumbup: Enjoy!

I really enjoyed my Michelin X-Ice tires but found they wore out quicker than expected. I suspect the same formulation that makes them perform well in the cold and ice makes them wear more quickly in dry, warm conditions...especially with heavier vehicles.

I'm finding that my Pirelli Scorpion Ice/snow tires are holding up better over time with similar performance in snow, ice and better performance in the dry.

Thank you x5pdx, happy to be here and happy to be part of the X5 community.

40K warranty and overall performance sounded attractive on Latitude X-Ice tires, that's why they became my second choice after finding out that Pirelli's are sold out everywhere.