Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test (snow braking)
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Michelin X Ice Snow vs BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow leads, 72–71 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 74 · 100 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test (snow 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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67
Dry
Trail-Terrain T/A +673Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Trail-Terrain T/A Professional tests (TWG score) 65 – Reviews found online 70 76 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 93% -
69
Wet
Level69Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Trail-Terrain T/A Professional tests (TWG score) 64 – Reviews found online 77 69 Wet Braking (% of best) 77% 81% Wet Circle (% of best) 81% 93% -
76
Snow
Trail-Terrain T/A +177Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Trail-Terrain T/A Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 80 82 Snow Braking (% of best) 100% 100% Snow Traction (% of best) 97% 100% -
80
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1169Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Trail-Terrain T/A Professional tests (TWG score) 82 – Reviews found online 78 69 -
74
Noise
X Ice Snow +668Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Trail-Terrain T/A Professional tests (TWG score) 80 – Reviews found online – 70 -
72
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +171Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Trail-Terrain T/A Reviews found online 76 75 -
74
Handling
X Ice Snow +569Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Trail-Terrain T/A Reviews found online 74 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 71 |
| Dry | 67 | 73 |
| Wet | 69 | 69 |
| Snow | 76 | 77 |
| Comfort | 80 | 69 |
| Noise | 74 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 71 |
| Handling | 74 | 69 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
X Ice Snow
71
/ 100
Trail-Terrain T/A
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 | Trail-Terrain T/A | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #6/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 93% #8/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 13% #8/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | +4.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #2/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | −0.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #10/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | −3.4 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 89% #2/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 88% #7/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 77% #15/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 81% #8/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | −4.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 93% #8/8 · 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | −12.3 | Different tests |
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 Trail-Terrain T/A
Pros
- Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain tire
- Excellent traction and predictability in snow and winter conditions
- Good ride comfort and smoothness on paved roads
Cons
- Some users report poor wet weather traction and rear-wheel slippage
- A minority of reviewers noted high noise levels on paved tarmac
- Concerns regarding longevity with some users experiencing faster tread wear
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X Ice Snow | B · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 100 | 50 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11 - 13/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 660 A A - B |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
71
/ 100
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A
Too close to call: Michelin X Ice Snow and BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A are within 2 points overall. Michelin X Ice Snow is stronger on comfort, noise and handling. BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A is stronger on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 69 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 68 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A scores 73 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 69 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire B · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain 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.