Tests 74 · 13 tests Owners 65 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test (ice traction)
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Michelin X-Ice North 4 vs Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X-Ice Snow SUV leads, 70–69 Narrow edge
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Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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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71
Dry
Level71Why this score
Source X-Ice North 4 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 81 71 Reviews found online 55 70 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 93% -
60
Wet
X-Ice Snow SUV +565Why this score
Source X-Ice North 4 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 58 56 Reviews found online 64 78 Wet Braking (% of best) 77% 88% Wet Handling (% of best) 97% 96% -
82
Snow
X-Ice North 4 +676Why this score
Source X-Ice North 4 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 86 73 Reviews found online 75 81 Snow Handling (% of best) 99% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) 99% 100% -
72
Comfort
X-Ice Snow SUV +173Why this score
Source X-Ice North 4 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 76 – Reviews found online 67 77 -
60
Noise
X-Ice Snow SUV +1373Why this score
Source X-Ice North 4 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 56 77 -
68
Treadwear
Level68Why this score
Source X-Ice North 4 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 69 70 -
63
Handling
X-Ice Snow SUV +871Why this score
Source X-Ice North 4 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 63 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X-Ice North 4 | Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 70 |
| Dry | 71 | 71 |
| Wet | 60 | 65 |
| Snow | 82 | 76 |
| Comfort | 72 | 73 |
| Noise | 60 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 68 |
| Handling | 63 | 71 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
X-Ice North 4
70
/ 100
X-Ice Snow SUV
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 | X-Ice North 4 | X-Ice Snow SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #6/6 · 2025 NAF Motor Studded Winter Tire Test R17 | 93% #7/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +2.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #7/8 · 2023 Studded Tyre Test | 96% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −4.6 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 93% #15/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −5.1 | Different tests |
| Ice Handling | Ice | 90% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 98% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −7.6 | Different tests |
| Ice Traction | Ice | 100% #1/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 96% #3/8 · 2024 Studded Tyre Test | 100% #2/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −4.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 46% #15/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 61% #8/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −15.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 80% #3/10 · 2025 UTAC Ivalo Studded Winter Tire Test R16 | 20% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +60.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #5/8 · 2024 Studded Tyre Test | 98% #5/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 99% #2/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #4/8 · 2024 Studded Tyre Test | 88% #6/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +5.8 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 80% #3/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 80% #3/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 77% #15/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 88% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −10.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #11/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 96% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A X-Ice North 4
Pros
- Outstanding grip and traction on ice and snow
- Significantly lower road noise compared to competing studded tires
- Comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Premature stud loss reported by some users over multiple seasons
- Slightly slippery feel on rain and dry concrete
- Light studs can struggle to penetrate loose snow sitting on top of hard ice
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 X-Ice North 4 | B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 90 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice North 4
70
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Too close to call: Michelin X-Ice North 4 and Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV are within 2 points overall. Michelin X-Ice North 4 is stronger on snow. Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV is stronger on noise, handling and wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 73 vs 60 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 71 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X-Ice North 4 scores 82 vs 76 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 65 vs 60 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin X-Ice North 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.