Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winguard winSpike WH62 leads, 71–70 Narrow edge
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Tests 66 · 1 test Owners 76 · 1 review
Best test result: #3 of 8 in 2018 Vi Studded Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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
Winguard winSpike WH62 +172Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV Winguard winSpike WH62 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 71 Reviews found online 70 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 99% -
65
Wet
Winguard winSpike WH62 +974Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV Winguard winSpike WH62 Professional tests (TWG score) 56 69 Reviews found online 78 81 Wet Braking (% of best) 88% 95% -
76
Snow
X-Ice Snow SUV +1462Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV Winguard winSpike WH62 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 60 Reviews found online 81 – Snow Handling (% of best) 99% 93% Snow Traction (% of best) 100% 90% -
73
Comfort
X-Ice Snow SUV +469Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV Winguard winSpike WH62 Reviews found online 77 68 -
73
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV Winguard winSpike WH62 Professional tests (TWG score) 77 – -
68
Treadwear
Winguard winSpike WH62 +472Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV Winguard winSpike WH62 Reviews found online 70 76 -
71
Handling
Winguard winSpike WH62 +778Why this score
Source X-Ice Snow SUV Winguard winSpike WH62 Reviews found online 71 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 71 |
| Dry | 71 | 72 |
| Wet | 65 | 74 |
| Snow | 76 | 62 |
| Comfort | 73 | 69 |
| Noise | 73 | – |
| Treadwear | 68 | 72 |
| Handling | 71 | 78 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
X-Ice Snow SUV
71
/ 100
Winguard winSpike WH62
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 | X-Ice Snow SUV | Winguard winSpike WH62 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #7/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/8 · 2018 Vi Studded Winter Tyre Test | −6.3 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 96% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/8 · 2018 Vi Studded Winter Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Ice Handling | Ice | 98% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | 85% #8/8 · 2018 Vi Studded Winter Tyre Test | +12.5 | Different tests |
| Ice Traction | Ice | 96% #2/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | 57% #8/8 · 2018 Vi Studded Winter Tyre Test | +39.5 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | 14% #7/8 · 2018 Vi Studded Winter Tyre Test | +10.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | 93% #8/8 · 2018 Vi Studded Winter Tyre Test | +5.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | 90% #8/8 · 2018 Vi Studded Winter Tyre Test | +9.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 88% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | 95% #6/8 · 2018 Vi Studded Winter Tyre Test | −6.4 | 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 winSpike WH62
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV | B · Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
71
/ 100
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
Too close to call: Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV and Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 are within 2 points overall. Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV is stronger on snow and comfort. Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 is stronger on wet, handling and treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 76 vs 62 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 scores 74 vs 65 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 scores 78 vs 71 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 73 vs 69 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Tire B · Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
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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.