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MICHELIN Agilis X-ICE North
Safety and mobility
The MICHELIN Agilis X-ICE North offers safety and mobility thanks to short braking distances and outstanding driving characteristics on wintery roads.
This tyre also features improved lateral impact protection and a more rigid tyre structure, which, along with the robust compound and optimised footprint, contribute to an extraordinarily long life cycle.
This tire can be fitted with studs. The legal status of studded tires in individual countries can be found in the following information:
Studs have been banned in Germany since 1975. Studs are only permitted within a 15 kilometre wide strip along the Austrian border and in the tip of the land south of the Lofer – Bad Reichenhall line. In this part of the Alps, there is an increased likelihood of roads covered with snow and ice.
In Austria, studded tires are permitted on vehicles with max. 3.5 t total weight (axle load up to 1.8 t) from the beginning of October to the end of May. All four wheels must be equipped with studs, and an official stud sticker must be attached to the rear of the vehicle. The studs may protrude a maximum of 2 mm above the running surface. The maximum permissible speed outside urban areas is 80 km/h, on motorways 100 km/h.
In Switzerland, studs can be used from at least November to April, and longer depending on the weather. The maximum permissible speed outside urban areas is 80 km/h. A corresponding sticker on the vehicle is required. The studs may protrude a maximum of 1.5 mm above the running surface. studs are not allowed on motorways. Exceptions to this are the San Bernadino Tunnel and the St.-Gotthard Tunnel.
In France, studs are permitted from 11 November until the last Sunday in March. Vehicles registered in France require a corresponding "90 km/h" sticker. The maximum speed allowed with studded tires is 90 km/h on all roads.
In Italy, studded tires can be used from 15 November to 15 March. The vehicle can have a max. 3.5 tons total weight. The studs must be mounted on all 4 wheels (and also trailers). A maximum speed of 120 km/h on motorways and 90 km/h on other roads is permitted.
In Denmark, the use of studs is permitted in from 1 November to 15 April. There is no separate speed limit. Studded tires must be mounted on all 4 wheels.
In Norway, studded tires are allowed from November until the first Sunday after Easter. If the road conditions require it, use is permitted beyond this period. Special regulations also apply in northern districts.
In Finland, studs must be mounted on all four wheels. These are allowed from November to the first Monday after Easter. Depending on the weather, the period of approval may be extended. The maximum permissible speed is 100 km/h. These regulations also apply to cars registered abroad.
The following applies to all countries: Our information is not legally binding. Therefore, please ensure you know about the applicable regulations in your country/region.
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EU Tyre Label
As of 01/11/2021, the European Tyre Labelling Regulation EU/1222/2009, (EU tyre label) applies. This regulation applies for all newly manufactured tyres as of CW27/2021.
The EU tyre label provides information about the criteria for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise and is binding for all car, LGV and HGV tyres (classes C1, c2 and C3) within EU Member States.
The aim of the EU tyre label is to increase safety, environmental protection and efficiency of road traffic by promoting fuel-saving, safe and quiet tyres.
Alongside the EU tyre label, you should continue to consider the relevant tyre tests as an important factor in your decision to purchase, as the new EU tyre label tests only three important criteria. in this way, for example, the driving characteristic of summer tyres on a dry road is assessed just as little as the snow grip of winter tyres
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Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption is dependent upon the rolling resistance of the tyres, the vehicle itself, driving conditions and driving style. The measured rolling resistance (rolling resistance coefficient) of the tyre is categorised in classes A to E. (with the old label up to calss G)
Fitting a vehicle with class A tyres all round can lead to a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 7.5%* in comparison to the same vehicle with class E tyres all round. Commercial vehicles may have even greater reductions.
(Source: Impact analysis of the European Commission
* if measured in accordance with the stated procedures in EU Regulation 2020/7400)
Wet grip
For wet grip, the so-called wet grip coefficient is calculated from the braking distance or maximum friction value between tyre and road surface in comparison to a reference tyre, and categorised in the classes "A" (shortest braking distance) to "E" (longest braking distance). (with the old label up to class G)
Please note that road safety is highly dependent upon individual driving style. Stopping distances must always be observed. To improve road grip in wet conditions, tyre pressure must be checked regularly.
External rolling noise
The external rolling noise value is specified in decibels. In addition, a classification of A, B or C is assigned, whereby "A" represents the quietest and "C" represents the loudest rolling noise. (With the old label, with classes 1, 2 and 3, "1" represents the quietest and "3" the loudest rolling noise.
The noise emission of a tyre has an effect upon the total noise of the vehicle and influences not only driving comfort, but also environmental noise pollution.
