Tests – · none yet Owners 71 · 102 reviews
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BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A vs Michelin X Ice Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 13 road tests and 102 + 20 owner reviews. How we score
X Ice Snow leads, 73–69 Narrow edge
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Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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71
Dry
Trail-Terrain T/A +467Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 11 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 65 Reviews found online 73 71 Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.5 = 71
X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 70.7 = 67
No road tests of dry for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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65
Wet
X Ice Snow +671Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 12 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 65 Reviews found online 63 79 Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 62.6 = 65
X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 79.2 = 71
No road tests of wet for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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77
Snow
Trail-Terrain T/A +176Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 12 tests ≈ 74 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 82 81 Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 74.2 (est.) + 40% × 82.2 = 77
X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 81.1 = 76
No road tests of snow for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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65
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1580Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 64 79 Trail-Terrain T/A: 40% × 67.6 (est.) + 60% × 63.5 = 65
X Ice Snow: 40% × 81 + 60% × 78.8 = 80
No road tests of comfort for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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67
Noise
X Ice Snow +875Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 8 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 69 ≈ 66 (est.) Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 69 = 67
X Ice Snow: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 75
No road tests of noise for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
No owner ratings of noise for X Ice Snow. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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72
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +476Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 75 81 Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 74.7 = 72
X Ice Snow: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 81.4 = 76
No road tests of treadwear for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for X Ice Snow. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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64
Handling (owners)
X Ice Snow +1175Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A X Ice Snow Reviews found online 64 75 -
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Efficiency
No comparison77Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests – 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A | Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 73 |
| Dry | 71 | 67 |
| Wet | 65 | 71 |
| Snow | 77 | 76 |
| Comfort | 65 | 80 |
| Noise | 67 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 76 |
| Handling (owners) | 64 | 75 |
| Efficiency | – | 77 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Trail-Terrain T/A
73
/ 100
X Ice Snow
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Trail-Terrain T/A | X Ice Snow | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #8/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 88% #7/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | 75% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 81% #8/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | 72% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 93% #8/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #1/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | 69% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | 96% #6/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/8 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | #7/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Trail-Terrain T/A
Pros
- Low road noise for an all-terrain tire, with several reviewers calling it quieter than previous tires such as the AT3 and other all-terrains
- Strong snow and ice performance, including a Colorado snowstorm and multiple Alps trips with up to a foot of snow
- Comfortable, smooth ride and good handling and braking on the road
Cons
- Poor wet-weather traction reported by several reviewers, including wheelspin, lack of confidence on wet roads and ABS activation issues
- Some reviewers found road noise high on paved surfaces, and one called it outrageously noisy, though others found it quiet
- Wear is faster for some owners, with one set nearing replacement after about 20,000 miles and two years
Tire B X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, packed snow, and slush
- High confidence and predictable handling on icy and freezing roads
- Impressive tread wear longevity and minimal wear over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance on dry and wet pavement compared to dedicated non-winter tires
- Slightly noisier on dry pavement as the tread wears down
- Can feel slightly twitchy at the limit or less comfortable than older X-Ice generations
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 50 | 100 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 13″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 11 - 13/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 660 A A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 7 | 7 |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A
73
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Narrow edge: Michelin X Ice Snow — better comfort, handling and noise. Pick the BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 75 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 75 vs 67 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 71 vs 65 on wet.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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Trail-Terrain T/A or X Ice Snow?
Which is better in the wet, Trail-Terrain T/A or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 71 vs 65 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Trail-Terrain T/A or X Ice Snow?
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A, 71 vs 67 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Trail-Terrain T/A or X Ice Snow?
Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 76 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Trail-Terrain T/A or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 75 vs 67 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Trail-Terrain T/A or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 80 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Trail-Terrain T/A or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 76 vs 72 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology