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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 + 20 owner reviews. How we score

Latitude Alpin 2 leads, 76–73 Narrow edge

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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Tire AMichelin

Latitude Alpin 2

Winter

± 7

Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 84 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (noise)

Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire BMichelin

X Ice Snow

Winter

± 5

Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 20 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.

  1. 67

    Dry

    Level
    67
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 11 tests5965
    Reviews found online8071

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 58.8 + 40% × 79.9 = 67

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 70.8 = 67

  2. 81

    Wet

    Latitude Alpin 2 +10
    71
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 12 tests7665
    Reviews found online9079

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 90.2 = 81

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.8 + 40% × 79.3 = 71

  3. 78

    Snow

    Latitude Alpin 2 +2
    76
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 12 tests7673
    Reviews found online8181

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 80.6 = 78

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 81.2 = 76

  4. 78

    Comfort

    X Ice Snow +2
    80
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 72 (est.)81
    Reviews found online8379

    Latitude Alpin 2: 40% × 71.6 (est.) + 60% × 82.5 = 78

    X Ice Snow: 40% × 80.6 + 60% × 78.8 = 80

    No road tests of comfort for Latitude Alpin 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 72

    Noise

    X Ice Snow +3
    75
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 8 tests7680
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 76.3 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 72

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 80.2 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 75

    No owner ratings of noise for Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 77

    Treadwear

    Latitude Alpin 2 +1
    76
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 73 (est.)≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online8481

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 72.7 (est.) + 40% × 83.8 = 77

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 81.4 = 76

    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 0.36).

    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 0.36).

  7. 86

    Handling (owners)

    Latitude Alpin 2 +11
    75
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2X Ice Snow
    Reviews found online8675
  8. 59

    Efficiency

    X Ice Snow +18
    77
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests5977
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Latitude Alpin 2Michelin X Ice Snow
Relative Score 76 73
Dry 67 67
Wet 81 71
Snow 78 76
Comfort 78 80
Noise 72 75
Treadwear 77 76
Handling (owners) 86 75
Efficiency 59 77

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Latitude Alpin 2

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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.

DisciplineCategoryLatitude Alpin 2X Ice SnowΔHead-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.
All owner themes in the Latitude Alpin 2 review

Tire B X Ice Snow

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, packed snow, and slush
  • High confidence and predictable handling on icy and freezing roads
  • Impressive tread wear longevity and minimal wear over multiple seasons

Cons

  • Average performance on dry and wet pavement compared to dedicated non-winter tires
  • Slightly noisier on dry pavement as the tread wears down
  • Can feel slightly twitchy at the limit or less comfortable than older X-Ice generations
All owner themes in the X Ice Snow review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 B · Michelin X Ice Snow
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—100
Rim diameters—13″ – 21″

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

Michelin X Ice Snow

Narrow edge: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 — better handling and wet. Pick the Michelin X Ice Snow if efficiency and noise matter 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 You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 86 vs 75 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 81 vs 71 on wet.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin X Ice Snow scores 75 vs 72 on noise.

Tire A · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
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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, 81 vs 71 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow?

Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 67 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 76 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow?

Michelin X Ice Snow, 75 vs 72 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow?

Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 80 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Latitude Alpin 2 or X Ice Snow?

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 76 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