Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 64 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires (overall ranking)
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Michelin X Ice Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow leads, 71–67 Narrow edge
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Tests 67 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 5 in 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 (ice braking)
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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72
Dry
Blizzak WS90 +1062Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 83 56 Reviews found online 54 70 Dry Braking (% of best) 90% 81% Dry Circle (% of best) 91% 91% -
67
Wet
X Ice Snow +168Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 65 62 Reviews found online 70 77 Wet Braking (% of best) 79% 80% Wet Circle (% of best) 81% 81% -
73
Snow
X Ice Snow +376Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 69 73 Reviews found online 78 80 Snow Braking (% of best) 70% 100% Snow Handling (% of best) 85% 100% -
65
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1580Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 68 82 Reviews found online 59 78 -
64
Noise
X Ice Snow +1175Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 70 81 Reviews found online 55 – -
62
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +1072Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 X Ice Snow Reviews found online 60 76 -
63
Handling
X Ice Snow +1174Why this score
Source Blizzak WS90 X Ice Snow Reviews found online 63 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 71 |
| Dry | 72 | 62 |
| Wet | 67 | 68 |
| Snow | 73 | 76 |
| Comfort | 65 | 80 |
| Noise | 64 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 72 |
| Handling | 63 | 74 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Blizzak WS90
71
/ 100
X Ice Snow
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Blizzak WS90 | X Ice Snow | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +9.5 | Same test |
| Dry Circle | Dry | 91% #9/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 91% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 100% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Ice Traction | Ice | 100% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +1.4 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | 17% #6/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +83.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 70% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | −30.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 85% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | −14.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 94% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 97% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | −3.1 | Same test |
| Subj. Noise | Subj | 91% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 88% #9/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | +3.1 | Same test |
| Subj. Road Score | Subj | 79% #9/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 97% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | −18.2 | Same test |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 55% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 56% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | −1.7 | Same test |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 79% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 80% #2/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | −0.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 81% #9/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Blizzak WS90
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
Tire B X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional traction and lateral grip in deep snow and slush
- High level of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Excellent tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance and handling on dry or wet pavement
- Increased road noise as the tires wear over time
- Can feel slightly 'twitchy' or less stable at the absolute limit of handling
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
71
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better comfort, noise and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 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 want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 75 vs 64 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 scores 72 vs 62 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.