Tests – · none yet Owners 65 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Continental ContiCrossContact Winter vs Michelin X Ice Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow is ahead, 71–66
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Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 6 in 2020 Teknikens Värld Studless Winter Tire Test R17 (overall ranking)
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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67
Dry
Level67Why this score
Source ContiCrossContact Winter X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 66 70 -
70
Wet
ContiCrossContact Winter +169Why this score
Source ContiCrossContact Winter X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 64 Reviews found online 70 77 -
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Snow
No comparison76Why this score
Source ContiCrossContact Winter X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online – 80 -
66
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1480Why this score
Source ContiCrossContact Winter X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 82 Reviews found online 63 78 -
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Noise
No comparison74Why this score
Source ContiCrossContact Winter X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 -
61
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +1172Why this score
Source ContiCrossContact Winter X Ice Snow Reviews found online 57 76 -
66
Handling
X Ice Snow +874Why this score
Source ContiCrossContact Winter X Ice Snow Reviews found online 66 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiCrossContact Winter | Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 71 |
| Dry | 67 | 67 |
| Wet | 70 | 69 |
| Snow | – | 76 |
| Comfort | 66 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 74 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 72 |
| Handling | 66 | 74 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
ContiCrossContact Winter
71
/ 100
X Ice Snow
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | ContiCrossContact Winter | X Ice Snow | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/8 · 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tyre Test | 80% #2/6 · 2020 Teknikens Värld Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | −30.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ContiCrossContact Winter
Pros
- Exceptional traction and braking performance in snow conditions
- Surprisingly quiet and stable on dry pavement
- Strong grip during spirited driving on winding roads
Cons
- Poor resistance to aquaplaning in wet conditions
- Short tread life compared to premium competitors
- Negative impact on fuel consumption
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 · Continental ContiCrossContact Winter | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 100 |
| Rim diameters | — | 13″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Continental ContiCrossContact Winter
71
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better comfort, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 66 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 72 vs 61 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 66 on handling.
Tire A · Continental ContiCrossContact Winter
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.