Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (subj. comfort)
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Michelin X Ice Snow vs Nexen Roadian H/T — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 13 + 0 road tests and 19 + 21 owner reviews. How we score
X Ice Snow is ahead, 72–53
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Tests – · none yet Owners 46 · 21 reviews
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
X Ice Snow +1750Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Roadian H/T Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / – tests 65 ≈ 57 (est.) Reviews found online 70 40 X Ice Snow: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 70 = 67
Roadian H/T: 60% × 56.7 (est.) + 40% × 40.3 = 50
No road tests of dry for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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69
Wet
X Ice Snow +1257Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Roadian H/T Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / – tests 64 ≈ 60 (est.) Reviews found online 76 52 X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.2 + 40% × 76.4 = 69
Roadian H/T: 60% × 60 (est.) + 40% × 52.3 = 57
No road tests of wet for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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76
Snow
X Ice Snow +2551Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Roadian H/T Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / – tests 73 ≈ 60 (est.) Reviews found online 80 39 X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 79.8 = 76
Roadian H/T: 60% × 59.7 (est.) + 40% × 39.1 = 51
No road tests of snow for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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80
Comfort
X Ice Snow +2852Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Roadian H/T Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests 82 ≈ 63 (est.) Reviews found online 78 35 X Ice Snow: 60% × 82.1 + 40% × 77.7 = 80
Roadian H/T: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 34.6 = 52
No road tests of comfort for Roadian H/T. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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75
Noise
X Ice Snow +1263Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Roadian H/T Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / – tests 81 ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) 56 X Ice Snow: 60% × 80.8 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 75
Roadian H/T: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 55.6 = 63
No owner ratings of noise for X Ice Snow. 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.
No road tests of noise for Roadian H/T. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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72
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +1656Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Roadian H/T Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 76 49 X Ice Snow: 60% × 68.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.7 = 72
Roadian H/T: 60% × 60.6 (est.) + 40% × 49.2 = 56
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 0.31).
No road tests of treadwear for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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74
Handling (owners)
X Ice Snow +3044Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Roadian H/T Reviews found online 74 44
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | Nexen Roadian H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 53 |
| Dry | 67 | 50 |
| Wet | 69 | 57 |
| Snow | 76 | 51 |
| Comfort | 80 | 52 |
| Noise | 75 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 56 |
| Handling (owners) | 74 | 44 |
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Headline score
72
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X Ice Snow
53
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Roadian H/T
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 Roadian H/T
Pros
- Excellent value and affordable pricing compared to premium brands
- Long-lasting treadwear with high mileage potential
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Excessive road noise, humming, and roaring often mistaken for bearing failure
- Prone to picking up gravel and stones in the tread blocks
- Poor winter and snow performance reported by some users
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X Ice Snow | B · Nexen Roadian H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All-Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 100 | 18 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 15″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 520 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Outlined White Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
| Sizes in common | 0 | 0 |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
53
/ 100
Nexen Roadian H/T
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better handling, comfort and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 44 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 52 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 51 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 67 vs 50 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire B · Nexen Roadian H/T
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X Ice Snow or Roadian H/T?
Which is better in the wet, X Ice Snow or Roadian H/T?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 69 vs 57 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, X Ice Snow or Roadian H/T?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 67 vs 50 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, X Ice Snow or Roadian H/T?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 76 vs 51 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, X Ice Snow or Roadian H/T?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 75 vs 63 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, X Ice Snow or Roadian H/T?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 80 vs 52 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, X Ice Snow or Roadian H/T?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 72 vs 56 on our treadwear 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