DETROIT – This week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michelin has announced what the company says is the first-ever mileage warranty on a winter tire. 
Starting now, the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 and Latitude X-Ice Xi2 tires will come with a 40,000-mile tread wear warranty. This is the first time Michelin has provided such a warranty on winter tires in the United States.
"Our innovative designs and advanced tread compounds have allowed us to offer industry-leading warranties, and now we’re able to do the same in the winter tire category," said Andrew Koury, Michelin’s winter tire category manager. "Michelin strives to offer the best in tire performance; and with this new warranty, vehicle owners can brave the snow, ice and other winter conditions with additional comfort and security."
In addition to the tread wear limited warranty, the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 and Latitude X-Ice Xi2 winter tires are also covered under the material and workmanship limited warranty.
Michelin X-Ice Xi2 and Latitude X-Ice Xi2 winter tires utilize advanced tread block technology – a combination of multiple sipes and micro-pumps with a state-of-the-art rubber silica-based rubber compound called FleX-Ice. This progressive, engineered combination delivers optimized tractive grip and exceptional braking on ice, according to the company. The tires also are equipped with Comfort Control Technology, which utilizes computer-optimized design and precision manufacturing to reduce vibrations and road noise.
For more information on Michelin’s winter tires visit www.michelinman.com.
