Tests 67 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
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Michelin X Ice Snow vs BFGoodrich Traction T/A — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow is ahead, 69–58
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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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62
Dry
X Ice Snow +557Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Traction T/A Professional tests (TWG score) 56 – Reviews found online 70 52 -
68
Wet
X Ice Snow +761Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Traction T/A Professional tests (TWG score) 62 – Reviews found online 77 58 -
76
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Traction T/A Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 80 – -
80
Comfort
X Ice Snow +2753Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Traction T/A Professional tests (TWG score) 82 – Reviews found online 78 37 -
75
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Traction T/A Professional tests (TWG score) 81 – -
72
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +963Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Traction T/A Reviews found online 76 62 -
74
Handling
X Ice Snow +2450Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Traction T/A Reviews found online 74 50
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | BFGoodrich Traction T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 58 |
| Dry | 62 | 57 |
| Wet | 68 | 61 |
| Snow | 76 | – |
| Comfort | 80 | 53 |
| Noise | 75 | – |
| Treadwear | 72 | 63 |
| Handling | 74 | 50 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
X Ice Snow
58
/ 100
Traction T/A
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional traction and lateral grip in deep snow and slush
- High level of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Excellent tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance and handling on dry or wet pavement
- Increased road noise as the tires wear over time
- Can feel slightly 'twitchy' or less stable at the absolute limit of handling
Tire B Traction T/A
Pros
- Competitive pricing compared to premium alternatives
- Strong traction and stability in winter conditions
- Good tread wear longevity
Cons
- Excessive and intrusive road noise
- Poor wet-weather grip and handling
- Audible squealing during cornering
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X Ice Snow | B · BFGoodrich Traction T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | High Performance All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 100 | — |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
58
/ 100
BFGoodrich Traction T/A
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better comfort, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 53 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 72 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 68 vs 61 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire B · BFGoodrich Traction T/A
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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.