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74 I Winter Tires MICHELIN® X-Ice® Xi3 Provides maximum protection, knowing that you and your loved ones can drive safely over many miles, even in the harshest winter conditions. WINTER TIRE 10 10 8 10 10 SNOW TRACTION ICE TRACTION HANDLING FUEL EFFICIENCY WEAR LIFE BENEFITS OF MICHELIN X-ICE Xi3 TIRES: ® ® • Built to Take on Ice and Snow Longer. Third-generation winter grip technology enables up to 7% shorter stopping1 on icy roads, as well as 3% shorter stopping1 snow vs. previous generation.1 and 17% greater acceleration1 and 6% greater acceleration in • High-Speed Ready. The unique bottom shape of the vertical sipes are what we call "teardrop. tread block robustness. High-speed driving2 " Their design helps control the shear stress that reinforces the is enabled thanks to this technology. • Lasting Winter Performance. MaxTouch Construction™ features a unique contact patch shape that evenly distributes the forces of acceleration, braking and cornering maximizing wear life. Popular Replacement Market Fitments: Volkswagen Jetta • Chrysler Town & Country • Chevrolet Malibu See pages 10 – 11 for details. Meets the RMA* snow traction performance requirements. *Rubber Manufacturers Association 1 Based on internal test results versus the MICHELIN® X-Ice® Xi2 tire 205/55R16. 2 Exceeding the safe, legal speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed.