Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 8 in 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV vs Nexen WinGuard SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X-Ice Snow SUV is ahead, 70–63
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Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #9 of 10 in 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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
X-Ice Snow SUV +863Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV WinGuard SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 70 60 -
65
Wet
WinGuard SUV +166Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV WinGuard SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 56 – Reviews found online 78 65 -
76
Snow
X-Ice Snow SUV +1165Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV WinGuard SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 81 62 -
73
Comfort
X-Ice Snow SUV +1063Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV WinGuard SUV Reviews found online 77 57 -
73
Noise
X-Ice Snow SUV +766Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV WinGuard SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 77 – Reviews found online – 65 -
68
Treadwear
X-Ice Snow SUV +464Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV WinGuard SUV Reviews found online 70 63 -
71
Handling
X-Ice Snow SUV +1655Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV WinGuard SUV Reviews found online 71 55
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV | Nexen WinGuard SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 63 |
| Dry | 71 | 63 |
| Wet | 65 | 66 |
| Snow | 76 | 65 |
| Comfort | 73 | 63 |
| Noise | 73 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 64 |
| Handling | 71 | 55 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
X-Ice Snow SUV
63
/ 100
WinGuard 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 Snow SUV | WinGuard SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | 11% #9/10 · 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | +13.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B WinGuard SUV
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in hard winter conditions, snow, and ice
- Confident handling and performance when towing heavy loads up steep hills
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality on the road
Cons
- Limited long-term mileage data available from reviewers, as many users drive low annual miles
- Availability in certain niche tire sizes may be limited
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV | B · Nexen WinGuard SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 90 | 25 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 15″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 13/32″ |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 30,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
63
/ 100
Nexen WinGuard SUV
Winner: Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — better handling, snow and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 71 vs 55 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 76 vs 65 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 73 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 71 vs 63 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Tire B · Nexen WinGuard 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.