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Michelin X Ice Snow 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 19 + 4 owner reviews. How we score

X Ice Snow leads, 74–72 Narrow edge

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Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire AMichelin

X Ice Snow

Winter

± 5

Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 79 · 19 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))

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. 68

    Dry

    X-Ice Snow SUV +4
    72
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowX-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 2 tests6570
    Reviews found online7275

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 72.2 = 68

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

  2. 71

    Wet

    X Ice Snow +5
    66
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowX-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 2 tests6457
    Reviews found online8181

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.2 + 40% × 80.6 = 71

    X-Ice Snow SUV: 60% × 56.8 + 40% × 80.8 = 66

  3. 77

    Snow

    X Ice Snow +1
    76
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowX-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 2 tests7373
    Reviews found online8281

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.3 + 40% × 81.8 = 77

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

  4. 81

    Comfort

    X Ice Snow +6
    75
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowX-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests82≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online8078

    X Ice Snow: 40% × 82.3 + 60% × 80 = 81

    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. 75

    Noise

    X Ice Snow +2
    73
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowX-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests8177
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 75

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

    No owner ratings of noise for X Ice Snow 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. 77

    Treadwear

    X Ice Snow +7
    70
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowX-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online8372

    X Ice Snow: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 83.2 = 77

    X-Ice Snow SUV: 60% × 68.2 (est.) + 40% × 72.2 = 70

    No road tests of treadwear for X Ice Snow. 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. 76

    Handling (owners)

    X Ice Snow +3
    73
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowX-Ice Snow SUV
    Reviews found online7673
  8. 77

    Efficiency

    X Ice Snow +4
    73
    Why this score
    SourceX Ice SnowX-Ice Snow SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests7773
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin X Ice SnowMichelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Relative Score 74 72
Dry 68 72
Wet 71 66
Snow 77 76
Comfort 81 75
Noise 75 73
Treadwear 77 70
Handling (owners) 76 73
Efficiency 77 73

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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X Ice Snow

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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 SnowX-Ice Snow SUVΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test 93% #7/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 78% #5/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test 60% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 75% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 92% #8/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 72% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test 88% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 95% #6/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test 96% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Handling Snow 95% #5/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 96% #4/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Traction Snow 99% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test 99% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 86% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 96% #6/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 99% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 100% #1/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test 98% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 97% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless 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 50% #14/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test 61% #8/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #7/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test #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 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
All owner themes in the X Ice Snow 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 Snow B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available10090
Rim diameters13″ – 21″16″ – 22″
Sizes in common00

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin X Ice Snow

Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV

Narrow edge: Michelin X Ice Snow — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin X Ice Snow scores 77 vs 70 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin X Ice Snow scores 81 vs 75 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin X Ice Snow scores 71 vs 66 on wet.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin X Ice Snow scores 77 vs 73 on efficiency.

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

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

Michelin X Ice Snow, 71 vs 66 on our wet score.

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

Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV, 72 vs 68 on our dry score.

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

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 76 on the snow score, within 3 points.

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

Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.

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

Michelin X Ice Snow, 81 vs 75 on our comfort score.

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

Michelin X Ice Snow, 77 vs 70 on our treadwear score.

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

Michelin X Ice Snow, 77 vs 73 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