Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 84 · 6 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (noise)
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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 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 (comfort 40/60). Based on 2 + 13 road tests and 6 + 19 owner reviews. How we score
Latitude Alpin 2 leads, 77–74 Narrow edge
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Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 79 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
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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68
Dry
Level68Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 11 tests 59 65 Reviews found online 80 72 Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 59 + 40% × 80.4 = 68
X Ice Snow: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 72.2 = 68
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82
Wet
Latitude Alpin 2 +1171Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 12 tests 76 64 Reviews found online 90 81 Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 90.4 = 82
X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.2 + 40% × 80.6 = 71
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78
Snow
Latitude Alpin 2 +177Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 12 tests 76 73 Reviews found online 81 82 Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 80.9 = 78
X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.3 + 40% × 81.8 = 77
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79
Comfort
X Ice Snow +281Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 72 (est.) 82 Reviews found online 83 80 Latitude Alpin 2: 40% × 71.7 (est.) + 60% × 83.1 = 79
X Ice Snow: 40% × 82.3 + 60% × 80 = 81
No road tests of comfort for Latitude Alpin 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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73
Noise
X Ice Snow +275Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 8 tests 77 81 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 77 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73
X Ice Snow: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 75
No owner ratings of noise for Latitude Alpin 2 or 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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77
Treadwear
Level77Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 84 83 Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 72.2 (est.) + 40% × 83.6 = 77
X Ice Snow: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 83.2 = 77
No road tests of treadwear for Latitude Alpin 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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 0.35).
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86
Handling (owners)
Latitude Alpin 2 +1076Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X Ice Snow Reviews found online 86 76 -
59
Efficiency
X Ice Snow +1877Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests 59 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
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| Relative Score | 77 | 74 |
| Dry | 68 | 68 |
| Wet | 82 | 71 |
| Snow | 78 | 77 |
| Comfort | 79 | 81 |
| Noise | 73 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 77 | 77 |
| Handling (owners) | 86 | 76 |
| Efficiency | 59 | 77 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
77
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Latitude Alpin 2
74
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X Ice Snow
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Latitude Alpin 2 | X Ice Snow | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 75% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 72% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 95% #6/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 95% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 69% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 86% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 52% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 50% #14/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/10 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | #7/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Latitude Alpin 2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in deep snow, slush, and icy conditions.
- Impressive tread life and durability over long-term usage.
- Consistent, safe performance across a wide variety of winter weather scenarios.
Cons
- Slightly less responsive handling on dry, cold roads compared to specialized dry-weather winter tires.
- Premium pricing typical of the Michelin brand.
- Performance is optimized for winter, which may feel less sharp in mild, dry conditions.
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 · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 100 |
| Rim diameters | — | 13″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
74
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Narrow edge: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 — better wet and handling. Pick the Michelin X Ice Snow if efficiency matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 77 vs 59 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 82 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 86 vs 76 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow?
Which is better in the wet, Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow?
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 82 vs 71 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 68 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow?
Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 77 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 75 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow?
Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 81 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow?
Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 77 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Which rolls more easily, Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 77 vs 59 on our efficiency 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