@yqrinsightguy saw your post and started responding to it in parallel to your editing the post. You both just happened to be online simultaneously.
Depends on your remaining tread and use/maintenance, but the X-Ice tires themselves are warrantied up to 6 yrs / 40k miles (until 2/32" depth).
Yes. Your tires should have come with paperwork and/or the warranty is stated on Michelin's site (attached).
Did you see just the ABS indicator (round circle) or did you also get a message on Brake Performance being reduced? And when only the electric motor was working, was that due to traveling at low speed (low throttle)? Or was there message that indicated gas engine wasn't available?
Could use clarification from @whiteinsight, but I assumed the 15" were for winter downsize (within recommended Tire Rack range) from 16" LX/EX standard tire spec. There are some snapshots from Tire Rack that andrew28 shared in 'alternate tire sizes' thread which are helpful reference.
Be sure to call/check ahead with Costco. My location is out of the 17" X-Ice, but have the 16" in stock from online check. Maybe your Costco can order the 17" for you while this Michelin promotion is still running.
Will you be opting for X-Ice then as your snow tires for the season? If you're interested, Costco carries these in the 17" Touring spec and 16" LX/EX spec (winter downsize for Touring). With $110 discount for tires and installation, the total price is $597.92 mounted OTD (or for tires only - $140/tire = $562 full set) thru 11/1/19.Michelin X-ice3 can go 20-25k miles before changing. That's amazing for snow tires. That's 4-5 winter seasons
There are helpful posts from last season if you can read thru earlier posts in this "winter tire strategy" thread:
Below are the spec comparisons, with Gen3 Touring added. Weight distribution seems to be the Gen3's asset in snow handling.
This is great! The Gen3 is 'only' ~270 lbs heavier; the new weight distribution (due to high voltage battery placement?) makes a difference.
Is the bottom air dam the full horizontal area below the fender? Or just the area below the radar?
Thanks for the description. I saw your post this picture in a couple threads and wondered whether it was a true after-drive representation, or if certain parts of the car had already been cleared before the picture was taken.
...also the "standard braking" that collision avoidance applies may not help in snow/ice conditions, so better that you are in control as well! Thanks for sharing your perspective. Drive safely this afternoon!
Have you had any issues with the low clearance (4.29" under full load) in areas of snow accumulation?
Is it normal for just select areas (like the radar) to be frosted over by snow accumulation? Or was buildup already physically cleared from other parts of the car when the picture was taken?
Has your snow driving adjusted at all with the Insight? Do you just drive "as normal" without trying to manage speed via offered modes (Eco) or Regen?
