If you've ever wondered how the modern breed of ultra high performance all season tires compared in the snow when compared to a summer tire and a winter tire, this is the test for you!
In this video the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 and Michelin X-Ice Snow are tested for traction, braking and a timed snow lap, to see all the differences between three of the best tires in each category!
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Results
- 3PMSF: no
Unsurprisingly, the Michelin X-Ice Snow extreme winter tire dominated the snow testing. The most impressive quality of the tire was just how rounded the performance was on snow, with a near flawless balance between traction, braking and cornering, giving you a huge amount of confidence to push the car to the limits, and past, where the tire was progressive and easy to drive.
| Test | # | Result | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Braking | 1st | 9.68 M | 100% |
| Snow Traction | 1st | 3.53 s | 100% |
| Snow Handling | 1st | 83.91 s | 100% |
- 3PMSF: no
The Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 might not have matched the extreme winter X-Ice Snow, but it was leagues ahead of the summer tire in the snow and a really impressive tire considering its abilities in the dry and wet across the summer. The braking was the star quality, and while it significantly slower than the full winter tire, it still gave you confidence to drive safely on snow covered roads.
| Test | # | Result | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Braking | 2nd | 12.6 M | 76.83% |
| Snow Traction | 2nd | 5.71 s | 61.82% |
| Snow Handling | 2nd | 105.73 s | 79.36% |