Tests 67 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 10 in 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Michelin X Ice Snow vs Michelin X-Ice Xi3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow leads, 71–68 Narrow edge
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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 Xi3 +567Why this score
Source X Ice Snow X-Ice Xi3 Professional tests (TWG score) 56 – Reviews found online 70 66 -
68
Wet
X-Ice Xi3 +270Why this score
Source X Ice Snow X-Ice Xi3 Professional tests (TWG score) 62 – Reviews found online 77 70 -
76
Snow
X Ice Snow +769Why this score
Source X Ice Snow X-Ice Xi3 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 80 69 -
80
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1169Why this score
Source X Ice Snow X-Ice Xi3 Professional tests (TWG score) 82 – Reviews found online 78 69 -
75
Noise
X Ice Snow +867Why this score
Source X Ice Snow X-Ice Xi3 Professional tests (TWG score) 81 – Reviews found online – 68 -
72
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +567Why this score
Source X Ice Snow X-Ice Xi3 Reviews found online 76 68 -
74
Handling
X Ice Snow +1163Why this score
Source X Ice Snow X-Ice Xi3 Reviews found online 74 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | Michelin X-Ice Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 68 |
| Dry | 62 | 67 |
| Wet | 68 | 70 |
| Snow | 76 | 69 |
| Comfort | 80 | 69 |
| Noise | 75 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 67 |
| Handling | 74 | 63 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
X Ice Snow
68
/ 100
X-Ice Xi3
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 | X-Ice Xi3 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 20% #5/17 · 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test | −5.7 | 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 X-Ice Xi3
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Long-lasting treadwear and durability over multiple seasons
- Good stability and grip on dry pavement and cold winter roads
Cons
- Squirmy feel and delayed, sluggish steering response on dry and wet roads
- Lacks cornering grip and confidence during sharp turns
- Performs poorly in heavy mountain snow, wet ice, and milder above-freezing temperatures
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X Ice Snow | B · Michelin X-Ice Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
68
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Xi3
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better comfort, handling and noise. Pick the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 69 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 75 vs 67 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 69 on snow.
Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire B · Michelin X-Ice Xi3
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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.