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Cooper WeatherMaster Snow vs Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WeatherMaster Snow leads, 70–69 Narrow edge
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Tests 67 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 4 reviews
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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69
Dry
X-Ice Snow SUV +170Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 70 70 -
74
Wet
WeatherMaster Snow +965Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 56 Reviews found online 76 78 -
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Snow
No comparison76Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online – 81 -
70
Comfort
X-Ice Snow SUV +373Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 70 77 -
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Noise
No comparison73Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 -
67
Treadwear
X-Ice Snow SUV +168Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 68 70 -
71
Handling
Level71Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 71 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper WeatherMaster Snow | Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 69 |
| Dry | 69 | 70 |
| Wet | 74 | 65 |
| Snow | – | 76 |
| Comfort | 70 | 73 |
| Noise | – | 73 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 68 |
| Handling | 71 | 71 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
WeatherMaster Snow
69
/ 100
X-Ice Snow SUV
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WeatherMaster Snow
Pros
- Exceptional traction and control in deep and packed snow
- Strong performance on steep inclines where other vehicles struggle
- Reliable handling during long-distance winter road trips
Cons
- Reports of significant uneven tread wear (cupping/scalloping)
- Potential for vibration issues after a single season of use
- Inconsistent longevity compared to premium winter tire benchmarks
Tire B X-Ice Snow SUV
Pros
- Outstanding traction on snow and ice
- Remarkably low road noise for a winter tire
- Excellent ride comfort
Cons
- Unsuitable for year-round use due to soft compound in warm temperatures
- Reduced handling precision compared to dedicated summer tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper WeatherMaster Snow | B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 90 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Cooper WeatherMaster Snow
69
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Too close to call: Cooper WeatherMaster Snow and Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV are within 2 points overall. Cooper WeatherMaster Snow is stronger on wet. Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV is stronger on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper WeatherMaster Snow scores 74 vs 65 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 73 vs 70 on comfort.
Tire A · Cooper WeatherMaster Snow
Tire B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
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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.