MICHELIN X® FORCE™ WINTER
HIGHLY VERSATILE TO INTERVENE EVEN FASTER IN ALL CONDITIONS
SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR OFF-ROAD VEHICLES THAT DRIVE IN SEVERE WINTER CONDITIONS
Infantry Combat / Tactical >8t / Logistics
1. 3D SIPES IN TREAD BLOCK PATTERN
For grip on slippery surfaces
2. STRONG SIDEWALL
Designed to operate at various pressures thanks to its compatibility
with CTIS
3. DAMAGE-RESISTANT RUBBER
Against tears & cuts
(1) Conditions: Internal studies carried out in Michelin test tracks in Ivalo – Finland in March 2024. Vehicle = Rheinmetall HX2, 4x4 ; Total load: 19 090 kg/ 42 086 lbs; Tested size: 16.00 R 20. Tested ranges: MICHELIN X® FORCE WINTER vs MICHELIN X® FORCE ZL.
SAFETY
• Grip in severe winter conditions
• Braking performance in snowy conditions
• Strength and reliability in soft soil conditions
(2) Conditions: Tests carried out in UTAC centre on February 15th, 2024, on VOLVO FM 42 TB 2018 vehicle. Average of 6 tests: Basis = 100 for Standard Reference Truck Tyre in 315/70 R 22.5, MICHELIN X® FORCE WINTER in 16.00 R 20 = 151, MICHELIN X® FORCE ZL in 16.00 R 20 = 122, MICHELIN XZL in 16.00 R 20 = 95
(3) 3PMSF (3 Peak Montain Snow Flakes) Protocol = Tyre snow performance according to acceleration method of UN/ECE regulation N°117- annex 7
MOBILITY
• Handling on winter & muddy conditions and on dry & wet road
• Casing design to operate at various pressures thanks to its compatibility with CTIS
• Possibility to be chainedTraction in muddy conditions
(4) Conditions: full acceleration on a rocky slope/ Vehicle: RHEINMETALL HX2, 4x4; Total load: 12 260 kg/ 27 029 lbs; Tested size: 16.00 R 20. Study carried out in our Michelin Research & Development Centre of Ladoux - France in April 2024.