Winter Tires
Tire Buying Tips
When to Buy
Find out how to tell when it’s time to replace your tires.
How to Buy
Make an informed purchase with the help of these simple tips.
Why Buy Michelin
Get confidence to enjoy the road and stay safe behind the wheel.
WARNING: Serious or fatal injury may result from tire failure due to underinflation or overloading.
To ensure correct air pressure and vehicle load, refer to vehicle owner's manual or tire information placard on the vehicle.
Serious injury or death may result from explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting.
Only tire professionals should mount tires and they should never inflate beyond 40 psi to seat the beads.
Before mixing types of tires in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle owner's manual for its recommendations.
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- Based on Michelin internal snow traction test results versus the MICHELIN® Pilot® Alpin® PA2™ tire.
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- Based on Michelin internal snow traction test results for MICHELIN® Primacy™ Alpin® PA3™ tires versus MICHELIN® Pilot® Alpin® PA2™ tires.
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- Comparisons based upon fuel efficiency testing between MICHELIN® Primacy™ Alpin® PA3™ tires versus MICHELIN® Pilot™ Alpin® PA2™ tires. Fuel savings are estimates based on comparative rolling resistance. Actual on-road savings may vary.
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- Compared to the Bridgestone Blizzak WS50.
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- Within their category as defined as premium priced Q/S/T rated winter tires, based on internal test results. Exceeding the safe, legal speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed.
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- Based on third-party wear tests results for MICHELIN® X-Ice® Xi2 tires versus Bridgestone® Blizzak WS 60 tires.
