CEAT Milaze X3 Car Tyre Review

The mass segment passenger car tyre arena in India is filled up to the brim with tyre brands that boast high tyre and tread life. However, in reality, there is a handful of them who live up to this expectation or ‘hype’. Even if some tyres actually last long, the grip and comfort factor (after a while) goes for a toss, leading to grave safety concerns. 

Out of the many tyre brands striving to get the high tyre-life equation right, CEAT has been constantly focussing on achieving the desired all-embracing trio of ‘grip-comfort-life’ with its ‘Milaze’ range. The durable tyre series has been around for quite some time in the market and with its latest offering, ‘Milaze X3,’ the Milaze family sees an encouraging extension.

About CEAT Milaze X3 Car Tyre

The CEAT Milaze X3 is quite popular among the owners of hatchbacks, sedans and even MUV for its endurance, comfort and grip aspect that lasts up to 1,00,000 kilometres. Designed keeping in mind the rough ride conditions of city roads, the Milaze X3 is claimed to be a highly improved version of its predecessor.

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CEAT asserts that unless the tyre has completed 1 lakh kilometres, due to its intact grip and stability, the customer won’t feel the need to replace them. The Milaze X3 tyre receives new generation tread compound and optimised shoulder depth for a superior all-weather application.

Tyre Compound

A tyre that is claimed to achieve the 1 lakh kilometres milestone is ought to possess something special with respect to the compound. The unique compound technology uses hardwearing rubber developed to provide maximum resistance to wear over its rival in the tyre market. To make the compound last long, there is more rubber along the centre line of the tyre. And due to excess rubber content and materials at the tread, it takes a long period of time to deteriorate. 

The modern wear resistance compound, together with better load distribution, guarantees uniform wear to all four tyres preventing misalignment of the wheels. The use of dual compound at tread minimizes tread wear, whilst distinctive tread pattern assures confident wet and dry grip.

Construction Type

The CEAT Milaze X3 is endowed with solid radial construction and features tubeless layout for better puncture resistance throughout life. Its higher groove depth ensures enhanced tread life, while the higher rubber gauge plays an important role in providing extra resistance to external damage and roadside injuries. 

The innovative tread pattern with symmetric tread design is formulated to provide optimised contact patch on the surface, which ensures less wear, leading to higher tyre life. Its rigid shoulder blocks provide improved handling and better cornering abilities. The robust carcass structure of CEAT Milaze X3 ensures the least piercing of sharp objects to the strong sidewalls resulting in a hassle-free way forward. 

CEAT Milaze X3 Tyre Performance

With several high-end technologies going into the making of compound and construction, the CEAT Milaze X3 checks most of the right boxes in the performance section. The tyre with symmetric tread design in conjunction with dual-compound offers better stopping distance during emergency braking compared to its predecessor and competitors in this category, making it a safe tyre. 

The cornering traction is commendable under speedy situations even on curvy roads credits special dual-compound construction. As Milaze X3 is not intended towards high-speed straight drive performances, the tyre delivers exceptional feat on the endurance front and assures cushioned ride quality to the occupants, thanks to the optimised tread pattern and sidewall construction. 

Apart from comfort, durability and dry grip element, a pleasant surprise comes in the form of road noise, which is impressively low, something that’s unheard of in the ‘longevity’ segment. The all-weather CEAT tyre also offers decent wet grip under watery situations with enhanced dispersal of water through its deep grooves, preventing the chances of hydroplaning. 

Available Sizes of CEAT Milaze X3

The Milaze X3 is one of the rare tyres offered in rim dimensions ranging from 12 to 16 inches catering to a wide variety of hatchbacks, sedans/compact sedans, vans and MPVs. The CEAT Milaze X3 Car tyre is made available in the following tyre sizes:

CEAT Milaze X3 Pricing

The Milaze X3 tyres are priced competitively and offer optimum value. Presented in as many as 17 rim sizes, the smallest tyre in the list i.e. 145/70 R 12 is priced at Rs. 2106, while the price for the largest 205/65 R 16 goes up to Rs. 5500.  All the given prices are of approximate prices.

Fuel Efficiency

The Milaze X3 tyre features low rolling resistance which directly impacts the fuel economy, in a positive way. Also against its predecessor, the Milaze X3 gulps in less fuel. As per CEAT, the tyre has been extensively tested for fuel efficiency and gets admirable rating in the mileage category. 

Tyre Warranty

Under CEAT’s warranty policy, the Milaze X3 is offered with a standard warranty of 60 months (5 years) for any manufacturing defects. The warranty is from the date of manufacture or till the tyre tread is worn up to tread wear indicators (TWI) whichever is earlier, irrespective of kilometre covered.

Speed Rating

As the Milaze X3 tyre is not intended towards high-performance speed driving they are offered with speed ratings of ‘T’ and ‘S’. Here T means that the tyre can be accelerated up to a speed of 190 km/h, while S denotes the highest speed of 180 km/h with prescribed load capacity. 

Competitors

The Milaze X3 is pitted against the likes of MRF ZTX, Apollo Amazer 3G, JK Ultima NXT, Yokohama Earth-1, Goodyear Duraplus and others.

Vehicle Compatibility

The Milaze X3 tyre can be fitted to a large number of cars across various segments that comprise of hatchbacks, sedans, vans, MPVs, etc. Below is a comprehensive list of cars in which CEAT Milaze X3 can be fitted.

Verdict  

Looking at CEAT Milaze X3’s capabilities holistically, it seems to be one of the best bets in the segment if you are seeking a reliable set of tyres for your frequent city and occasional highway travel.

To make it a highly durable and long-running tyre that also cares for your comfort and grip, CEAT has put in a lot of effort which actually reflects in the product. Apart from a high tread life, the ‘fit and forget’ tyre offers many other valuable attributes such as the use of innovative technology, extensive R&D for safety and above all stronger value proposition, which cannot be ignored.

With Milaze X3, CEAT has filled in the void of comfort and grip in tyres that swear by high tread life. So, if you are up for an all-rounder tyre with affordable price and all-season peace of mind, the CEAT Milaze X3 tyre with tread life of up to 1,00,000 kilometres is the one for you.