Michelin XZY 3
EU tyre label for every size: 4 sizes of this summer tyre compared with the rest of the market
The Michelin XZY 3 is a summer tyre for trucks and buses. Its supplier has registered it in the EU product database (EPREL) in 4 sizes (4 registrations including load and speed variants), for 22.5″ rims.
Wet grip is rated B in every size, fuel efficiency C–D and external rolling noise 73–74 dB. 1 of 4 registrations carry the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) for severe snow.
The label depends on the size. Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the best-labelled size on sale is 425/65 R22.5 (Wet grip B · Fuel efficiency C · 73 dB), the weakest 445/65 R22.5 (Wet grip B · Fuel efficiency D · 73 dB).
On the EU market since September 2007; the earliest production week registered is 45/2000.
How it compares in its sizes
We compared each size with all other summer tyres of the same size and class in EPREL (4 sizes had at least four rivals). A size scores when its label is at least as good as 75% of them.
Strongest point: wet grip. Weakest point: rolling noise, where most same-size rivals do as well or better.
All 4 sizes
The small figure under each class is the share of same-size, same-season tyres this size matches or beats (“–” when fewer than five tyres share the size).
| Size | Load / speed | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Production from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.5″ rims | ||||||
| 11R22.5C3 | 148K | B95% | D55% | 73 dBB55% | — | 14/2015 |
| 385/65R22.5C3 | 160K (L) | B95% | C80% | 74 dBB2% | 3PMSF | 38/2007 |
| 425/65R22.5C3 | 165K | B97% | C90% | 73 dBB62% | — | 45/2000 |
| 445/65R22.5C3 | 169K | B95% | D24% | 73 dBB74% | — | 45/2000 |
Questions
Is the Michelin XZY 3 a quiet tyre?
Its declared rolling noise ranges from 73 dB to 74 dB (median 73 dB). In 0% of the sizes we could compare, it is at least as quiet as three quarters of same-size rivals.
How good is the Michelin XZY 3 in the wet?
Its wet grip class is B. In 100% of compared sizes that is at least as good as three quarters of same-size rivals.
Is the Michelin XZY 3 suitable for snow?
1 of 4 registrations carry the 3PMSF symbol, which means the tyre passed the EU severe-snow test. Check the exact size in the table.
When was the Michelin XZY 3 launched?
It has been on the EU market since September 2007. The earliest production week in its registrations is 45/2000; the DOT code on the sidewall shows the week and year of your tyre.
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Source: EPREL, the European Commission’s product registry for energy labelling — 4 registrations, data as of 25 October 2026. Suppliers have updated 2 of these registrations since first publication. Label values are the supplier’s declaration.