Tests – · none yet Owners 53 · 32 reviews
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General Altimax Arctic 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. Based on 0 + 13 road tests and 32 + 19 owner reviews. How we score
X Ice Snow is ahead, 72–59
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Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (subj. comfort)
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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57
Dry
X Ice Snow +1067Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 11 tests ≈ 61 (est.) 65 Reviews found online 51 70 Altimax Arctic: 60% × 60.8 (est.) + 40% × 50.5 = 57
X Ice Snow: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 70 = 67
No road tests of dry for Altimax Arctic. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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62
Wet
X Ice Snow +769Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 12 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 64 Reviews found online 60 76 Altimax Arctic: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 59.8 = 62
X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.2 + 40% × 76.4 = 69
No road tests of wet for Altimax Arctic. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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59
Snow
X Ice Snow +1776Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 12 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 52 80 Altimax Arctic: 60% × 63.8 (est.) + 40% × 51.6 = 59
X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 79.8 = 76
No road tests of snow for Altimax Arctic. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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60
Comfort
X Ice Snow +2080Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 82 Reviews found online 51 78 Altimax Arctic: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 50.8 = 60
X Ice Snow: 60% × 82.1 + 40% × 77.7 = 80
No road tests of comfort for Altimax Arctic. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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62
Noise
X Ice Snow +1375Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 8 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 54 ≈ 67 (est.) Altimax Arctic: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 62
X Ice Snow: 60% × 80.8 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 75
No road tests of noise for Altimax Arctic. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
No owner ratings of noise for X Ice Snow. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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57
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +1572Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 61 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 50 76 Altimax Arctic: 60% × 60.8 (est.) + 40% × 50.1 = 57
X Ice Snow: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.7 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Altimax Arctic. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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 0.31).
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49
Handling (owners)
X Ice Snow +2574Why this score
Source Altimax Arctic X Ice Snow Reviews found online 49 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Altimax Arctic | Michelin X Ice Snow |
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| Relative Score | 59 | 72 |
| Dry | 57 | 67 |
| Wet | 62 | 69 |
| Snow | 59 | 76 |
| Comfort | 60 | 80 |
| Noise | 62 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 57 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 49 | 74 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
59
/ 100
Altimax Arctic
72
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X Ice Snow
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Altimax Arctic
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, slush, and ice
- High value and affordable price point compared to premium competitors
- Reliable wet and dry handling during cold weather months
Cons
- Handling and responsiveness drop off compared to dedicated summer or all-season tires
- Some users report accelerated wear once the tire reaches 50% tread life
- Minor tendencies toward understeer during hard cornering
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 · General Altimax Arctic | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Touring tires | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 1 | 100 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ | 13″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
59
/ 100
General Altimax Arctic
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better handling, comfort and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 49 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 59 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 72 vs 57 on treadwear.
Tire A · General Altimax Arctic
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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Altimax Arctic or X Ice Snow?
Which is better in the wet, Altimax Arctic or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 69 vs 62 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Altimax Arctic or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 67 vs 57 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Altimax Arctic or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 76 vs 59 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Altimax Arctic or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 75 vs 62 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Altimax Arctic or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 80 vs 60 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Altimax Arctic or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 72 vs 57 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