AGILIS · PICKUP & VAN
Agilis 3Van and pickup tire review: is it good, who is it for
Michelin's tire for vans and load-carrying pickups, with confident wet braking from new until nearly worn, plus durability and long life.
- Type
- Van · Pickup
- Sizes in Thailand
- 14–17 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Tread life
- +25% vs. previous model
6 sizes in stock, 15–17 inch
Summary
Agilis 3 is Michelin's van and pickup tire for load-carrying work, designed for vehicles that carry passengers or light cargo. It focuses on short wet braking both when new and when nearly worn, impact-resistant sidewalls, and 25% longer tread life than the previous model, based on Michelin's tests. Siam Michelin launched it in Thailand in September 2020, and the Michelin Thailand website now lists 10 sizes, 14–17 inch.
Key test results
Tread life: Michelin internal test on real roads in Thailand, size 215/70R15C on a Ford Ranger, compared with the previous Michelin model · Wet braking: tested by TÜV Rheinland Thailand at Michelin's request in June 2020, size 215/70R15C on a Toyota Hiace Commuter loaded to 2,950 kg, 80–0 km/h, compared with the average of leading tires (nearly worn = 2 mm tread remaining) · Rolling efficiency: tested at the Thailand Automotive Institute, certified by TÜV Rheinland Thailand in December 2019, compared with the average of leading tires
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Michelin Agilis 3 |
|---|---|
| Type | Commercial van and pickup tire (C-type) |
| Vehicle group | Pickups and vans carrying passengers or light cargo of 1–3 tons (per Siam Michelin at launch) |
| Thailand launch | September 2020 |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 10 sizes, 14–17 inch rims (per Michelin Thailand website) |
| Sidewall | 1.5 mm thick sidewall protector band, which the previous model did not have |
| EU tire label | Rolling resistance B · wet grip A · noise 72 dB (size 215/70 R15C 109/107S per EPREL) · almost all sizes rate A for wet grip |
| Parent company | Michelin, France (headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 3,000 km (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 205/70R15 | In stock | See price |
| 215/70R15 | In stock | See price |
| 215/65R16 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Passenger and delivery vans that work every day
- Pickups that regularly carry loads
- Businesses that want a durable tire, less downtime for repairs and confident wet braking even when the tread is nearly worn
FAQ
Is the Michelin Agilis 3 good?
Yes, for vans and pickups used to carry loads. Test results cited by Michelin Thailand show wet braking 5% shorter than the average of leading tires when new and 11% shorter when nearly worn, plus 25% longer tread life than the previous model.
Can the Agilis 3 be used on a pickup?
Yes, if there is a size that fits. Michelin designed the Agilis 3 for pickups and vans that carry passengers or cargo, and tested its tread life on a Ford Ranger pickup on real roads in Thailand.
How is the Agilis 3 different from the previous model?
It lasts longer and is tougher. Michelin says it lasts 25% longer than the previous model, adds a 1.5 mm thick sidewall protector band the previous model did not have, and has Stone Ejector ridges in the grooves to reduce trapped stones.
Does the Agilis 3 save fuel?
It helps. Michelin Thailand says its rolling efficiency is 12% better than the average of leading tires, and it has a reinforced under-tread compound that helps the tire run cooler. Actual figures depend on load, tire pressure and driving.
Where is the Michelin Agilis 3 made?
Michelin is a tire brand from France, headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, and has used the company name Michelin & Cie since 1889. Michelin Thailand was founded in 1987 and has 3 tire plants and 1 steel cord plant. The model page on Michelin's website does not say which country's plant makes this tire.
What EU tire label grades does the Agilis 3 get?
Size 215/70 R15C 109/107S rates B for rolling resistance, A for wet grip and 72 dB for noise, per the EU EPREL database, and almost every Agilis 3 size registered in Europe rates A for wet grip.
What warranty does the Agilis 3 have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 3,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the Agilis 3 installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Michelin Thailand — Agilis 3 · Michelin Thailand (EN) — Agilis 3 · Thai Post — Michelin Agilis 3 launch in Thailand (2020) · EPREL (EU tire label database) — Agilis 3 215/70 R15C 109/107S · Michelin UK — Pilot Sport 5 launch (company info: headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France) · Michelin Group — Heritage (history of Michelin & Cie, 1889) · Michelin Thailand — History of Michelin Thailand
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the Agilis 3?
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