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Michelin X-Ice North 4 vs Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — 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 13 + 2 road tests and 11 + 4 owner reviews. How we score

X-Ice North 4 leads, 75–72 Narrow edge

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Michelin X-Ice North 4
Tire AMichelin

X-Ice North 4

Winter

± 5

Tests 74 · 13 tests Owners 76 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test (ice traction)

Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Tire BMichelin

X-Ice Snow SUV

Winter

± 6

Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 77 · 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.

  1. 77

    Dry

    X-Ice North 4 +5
    72
    Why this score
    SourceX-Ice North 4X-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 2 tests8170
    Reviews found online7275

    X-Ice North 4: 60% × 80.9 + 40% × 72 = 77

    X-Ice Snow SUV: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 74.5 = 72

  2. 66

    Wet

    Level
    66
    Why this score
    SourceX-Ice North 4X-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 2 tests5957
    Reviews found online7681

    X-Ice North 4: 60% × 58.6 + 40% × 75.9 = 66

    X-Ice Snow SUV: 60% × 56.8 + 40% × 80.7 = 66

  3. 84

    Snow

    X-Ice North 4 +8
    76
    Why this score
    SourceX-Ice North 4X-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 2 tests8773
    Reviews found online7881

    X-Ice North 4: 60% × 87.2 + 40% × 78.1 = 84

    X-Ice Snow SUV: 60% × 73.3 + 40% × 81.2 = 76

  4. 76

    Comfort

    X-Ice North 4 +1
    75
    Why this score
    SourceX-Ice North 4X-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests76≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online7678

    X-Ice North 4: 40% × 76.1 + 60% × 76.3 = 76

    X-Ice Snow SUV: 40% × 70.7 (est.) + 60% × 77.8 = 75

    No road tests of comfort for X-Ice Snow SUV. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 60

    Noise

    X-Ice Snow SUV +13
    73
    Why this score
    SourceX-Ice North 4X-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 2 tests5577
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    X-Ice North 4: 60% × 55.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60

    X-Ice Snow SUV: 60% × 77.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73

    No owner ratings of noise for X-Ice North 4 or X-Ice Snow SUV. 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.

  6. 74

    Treadwear

    X-Ice North 4 +4
    70
    Why this score
    SourceX-Ice North 4X-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online7972

    X-Ice North 4: 60% × 70.6 (est.) + 40% × 78.8 = 74

    X-Ice Snow SUV: 60% × 68.2 (est.) + 40% × 72.1 = 70

    No road tests of treadwear for X-Ice North 4. 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 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 77

    Handling (owners)

    X-Ice North 4 +4
    73
    Why this score
    SourceX-Ice North 4X-Ice Snow SUV
    Reviews found online7773
  8. 60

    Efficiency

    X-Ice Snow SUV +13
    73
    Why this score
    SourceX-Ice North 4X-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 2 tests6073
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin X-Ice North 4Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Relative Score 75 72
Dry 77 72
Wet 66 66
Snow 84 76
Comfort 76 75
Noise 60 73
Treadwear 74 70
Handling (owners) 77 73
Efficiency 60 73

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X-Ice North 4

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X-Ice Snow SUV

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.

DisciplineCategoryX-Ice North 4X-Ice Snow SUVΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #6/6 · 2025 NAF Motor Studded Winter Tire Test R17 93% #7/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 100% #1/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test 60% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 79% #17/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 92% #8/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 92% #7/6 · 2025 NAF Motor Studded Winter Tire Test R17 88% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #6/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test 96% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Handling Snow 98% #4/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test 96% #4/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Traction Snow 80% #3/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test 99% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 99% #2/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test 99% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 100% #1/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test 99% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #3/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test 100% #2/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 93% #15/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 98% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 96% #6/6 · 2025 NAF Motor Studded Winter Tire Test R17 96% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 46% #15/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test 61% #8/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #3/6 2027 NAF Motor Studded Winter Tire Test R17 #5/8 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – 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
All owner themes in the X-Ice North 4 review

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
All owner themes in the X-Ice Snow SUV review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin X-Ice North 4 B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available—90
Rim diameters—16″ – 22″

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin X-Ice North 4

Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV

Narrow edge: Michelin X-Ice North 4 — better snow, dry and treadwear. Pick the Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV if noise and efficiency matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 73 vs 60 on noise.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 73 vs 60 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin X-Ice North 4 scores 84 vs 76 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin X-Ice North 4 scores 77 vs 72 on dry.

Tire A · Michelin X-Ice North 4
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X-Ice North 4 or X-Ice Snow SUV?

Which is better in the wet, X-Ice North 4 or X-Ice Snow SUV?

Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 66 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, X-Ice North 4 or X-Ice Snow SUV?

Michelin X-Ice North 4, 77 vs 72 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, X-Ice North 4 or X-Ice Snow SUV?

Michelin X-Ice North 4, 84 vs 76 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, X-Ice North 4 or X-Ice Snow SUV?

Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV, 73 vs 60 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, X-Ice North 4 or X-Ice Snow SUV?

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 75 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, X-Ice North 4 or X-Ice Snow SUV?

Michelin X-Ice North 4, 74 vs 70 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, X-Ice North 4 or X-Ice Snow SUV?

Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV, 73 vs 60 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