Tests 83 · 10 tests Owners 72 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (straight aqua)
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Michelin Primacy 4+ vs Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Primacy 4+ is ahead, 77–69
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Tests 67 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test (noise)
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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78
Dry
Primacy 4+ +870Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 82 70 Reviews found online 72 70 Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 93% -
79
Wet
Primacy 4+ +1465Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 82 56 Reviews found online 76 78 Wet Braking (% of best) 94% 88% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 96% -
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Snow
No comparison76Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online – 81 -
73
Comfort
Level73Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 72 77 -
72
Noise
X-Ice Snow SUV +173Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 75 76 -
82
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +1468Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 90 – Reviews found online 70 70 -
68
Handling
X-Ice Snow SUV +371Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 68 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4+ | Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 69 |
| Dry | 78 | 70 |
| Wet | 79 | 65 |
| Snow | – | 76 |
| Comfort | 73 | 73 |
| Noise | 72 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 68 |
| Handling | 68 | 71 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Primacy 4+
69
/ 100
X-Ice Snow SUV
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Primacy 4+ | X-Ice Snow SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #5/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 93% #7/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +4.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 96% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −6.4 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 98% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 98% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −0.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 96% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 100% #2/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −3.4 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 93% #6/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 61% #8/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +31.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 88% #2/8 · 2023 Autoklub ČR Premium Summer Tire Test R16 | 20% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +67.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #7/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 88% #6/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +8.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 80% #3/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +12.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #5/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | 88% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +6.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | 96% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Primacy 4+
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and a smooth, compliant 'limousine-like' feel over bumps
- Strong and reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions, inspiring confidence
- Noticeable improvement in quietness and traction compared to predecessor tires or factory options
Cons
- Loud road noise and a harsh drone on rough or coarse asphalt surfaces
- Soft sidewalls can reduce steering agility and initial responsiveness compared to dedicated sport tires
- High premium price point relative to competitors
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 · Michelin Primacy 4+ | B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 66 | 90 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 16″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
69
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better wet, treadwear and dry. Pick the Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 79 vs 65 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 82 vs 68 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 78 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 71 vs 68 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Primacy 4+
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.