The Latitude X-ICE is Michelin's Studless Ice and Snow winter tire developed for the drivers of family vans, sport utility vehicles and light-duty pickups that want a boost in winter driving confidence. Latitude X-ICE winter tires are designed to combine X-tra ice and snow traction with enhanced handling on wet and dry roads. The Latitude X-ICE molds an advanced silica-based winter tread rubber compound that remains flexible at lower temperatures into a directional tread design that helps maintain good traction on wet and slush-covered roads. It features Cross Z-Sipes Technology to increase tread and shoulder block stability and provide the lateral and longitudinal stiffness for better handling on dry and wet roads and more grip on ice- and snow-covered roads. The Latitude X-ICE winter tire's combination of capabilities is made possible by Michelin's Stress Equilibrium casing that evenly distributes the contact forces across the footprint. Latitude X-ICE winter tires meet the industry's severe snow service requirements and are branded with mountain/snowflake symbol. NOTE: Snow platform indicators (the equivalent of "snow wearbars") are molded into the Latitude X-ICE's tread grooves to inform the driver when ice and snow traction will be reduced as the tire's tread wear reaches the point where the remaining tread depth becomes less effective in deep snow. Install Latitude X-ICE tires in sets of four only. Due to the traction capabilities of the Latitude X-ICE, Michelin recommends using Latitude X-ICE tires in sets of four to provide the best handling characteristics and tire performance.