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Cooper WeatherMaster Snow vs Michelin X Ice Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow leads, 71–70 Narrow edge
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Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 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
WeatherMaster Snow +267Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 70 70 -
74
Wet
WeatherMaster Snow +569Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 64 Reviews found online 76 77 -
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Snow
No comparison76Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online – 80 -
70
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1080Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 82 Reviews found online 70 78 -
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Noise
No comparison74Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 -
67
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +572Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X Ice Snow Reviews found online 68 76 -
71
Handling
X Ice Snow +374Why this score
Source WeatherMaster Snow X Ice Snow Reviews found online 71 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper WeatherMaster Snow | Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 71 |
| Dry | 69 | 67 |
| Wet | 74 | 69 |
| Snow | – | 76 |
| Comfort | 70 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 74 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 72 |
| Handling | 71 | 74 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
WeatherMaster Snow
71
/ 100
X Ice Snow
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
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 · Cooper WeatherMaster Snow | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 100 |
| Rim diameters | — | 13″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Cooper WeatherMaster Snow
71
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Too close to call: Cooper WeatherMaster Snow and Michelin X Ice Snow are within 2 points overall. Cooper WeatherMaster Snow is stronger on wet. Michelin X Ice Snow is stronger on comfort, treadwear and handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper WeatherMaster Snow scores 74 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 72 vs 67 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 71 on handling.
Tire A · Cooper WeatherMaster Snow
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.