Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
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Michelin X Ice Snow vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 — 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 + 8 road tests and 20 + 13 owner reviews. How we score
X Ice Snow is ahead, 73–68
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Tests 65 · 8 tests Owners 71 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (snow handling (tester's mark))
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 3 tests that measured dry braking for both, X Ice Snow won 1 and Hakkapeliitta 10 won 1 (average 86% vs 86% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured wet braking for both, X Ice Snow won 0 and Hakkapeliitta 10 won 2 (average 78% vs 81% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured wet handling for both, X Ice Snow won 0 and Hakkapeliitta 10 won 2 (average 87% vs 87% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured wet handling (tester's mark) for both, X Ice Snow won 1 and Hakkapeliitta 10 won 1 (average 69% vs 70% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured ice braking for both, X Ice Snow won 1 and Hakkapeliitta 10 won 2 (average 79% vs 88% of the best).
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67
Dry
X Ice Snow +463Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta 10 Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 6 tests 65 62 Reviews found online 71 65 Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–1 86% 86% Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 74% 84% X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 70.7 = 67
Hakkapeliitta 10: 60% × 61.5 + 40% × 65.3 = 63
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71
Wet
X Ice Snow +1160Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta 10 Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 7 tests 65 52 Reviews found online 79 72 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 81% 75% Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–1 69% 70% Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–2 78% 81% Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–2 87% 87% X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 79.2 = 71
Hakkapeliitta 10: 60% × 51.6 + 40% × 72.4 = 60
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76
Snow
Hakkapeliitta 10 +1187Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta 10 Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 7 tests 73 92 Reviews found online 81 79 Ice Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 79% 88% Ice Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 74% 100% Ice Traction (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 71% 86% Snow Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 99% 96% Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–1 99% 99% Snow Traction (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–2 91% 94% Ice Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 60% 100% Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 80% 100% X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 81.1 = 76
Hakkapeliitta 10: 60% × 92.4 + 40% × 79.2 = 87
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80
Comfort
X Ice Snow +2060Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta 10 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 3 tests 81 57 Reviews found online 79 62 Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 50% X Ice Snow: 40% × 81 + 60% × 78.8 = 80
Hakkapeliitta 10: 40% × 57.4 + 60% × 61.8 = 60
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75
Noise
X Ice Snow +2352Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta 10 Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 7 tests 81 40 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) 71 Exterior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 50% Noise (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 95% 70% X Ice Snow: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 75
Hakkapeliitta 10: 60% × 40 + 40% × 70.6 = 52
No owner ratings of noise for X Ice Snow. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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76
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +868Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta 10 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 81 70 X Ice Snow: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 81.4 = 76
Hakkapeliitta 10: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 69.7 = 68
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 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Hakkapeliitta 10. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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75
Handling (owners)
X Ice Snow +471Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta 10 Reviews found online 75 71 -
77
Efficiency
X Ice Snow +1067Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Hakkapeliitta 10 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 5 tests 77 67 Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 96% Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 80%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
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| Relative Score | 73 | 68 |
| Dry | 67 | 63 |
| Wet | 71 | 60 |
| Snow | 76 | 87 |
| Comfort | 80 | 60 |
| Noise | 75 | 52 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 68 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 71 |
| Efficiency | 77 | 67 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
X Ice Snow
68
/ 100
Hakkapeliitta 10
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.
In the overall rankings of 9 tests that ran both, Michelin X Ice Snow finished ahead 3 times and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 6 times.
| Discipline | Category | X Ice Snow | Hakkapeliitta 10 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 86% | 86% | +0.1 | 1–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 74% | 84% | −10.5 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 81% | 75% | +5.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 78% | 81% | −3.0 | 0–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 97% #5/6 · 2025 NAF Motor Studded Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 87% | 87% | −0.4 | 0–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 69% | 70% | −0.3 | 1–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 79% | 88% | −8.7 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Ice Handling | Snow | 74% | 100% | −25.6 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16 |
| Ice Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 60% | 100% | −40.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Ice Traction | Snow | 71% | 86% | −15.5 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% | 96% | +3.0 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% | 99% | −0.3 | 0–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 80% | 100% | −20.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 91% | 94% | −3.8 | 0–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% | 50% | +50.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 100% | 50% | +50.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 95% #6/8 · 2024 Studded Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 95% | 70% | +25.0 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 100% | 96% | +3.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% | 80% | +20.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 50% | 46% | +3.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #16/15 | #7/15 | – | 3–6 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2025 Teknikens Värld Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, packed snow, and slush
- High confidence and predictable handling on icy and freezing roads
- Impressive tread wear longevity and minimal wear over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance on dry and wet pavement compared to dedicated non-winter tires
- Slightly noisier on dry pavement as the tread wears down
- Can feel slightly twitchy at the limit or less comfortable than older X-Ice generations
Tire B Hakkapeliitta 10
Pros
- Outstanding traction and handling on ice and hard-packed snow
- Exceptional performance in deep snow and harsh winter weather
- Considerably quiet for a studded winter tire
Cons
- Steep performance drop-off in snow and ice after roughly 20,000 miles or 2 seasons
- Lower grip and feedback on dry and wet asphalt compared to some studless competitors
- Noticeable spike noise during driving and braking
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X Ice Snow | B · Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 100 | 34 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11.5/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 33 | 33 |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
68
/ 100
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better noise, comfort and wet. Pick the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 75 vs 52 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 71 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 scores 87 vs 76 on snow.
Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire B · Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10
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X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta 10?
Which is better in the wet, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta 10?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 71 vs 60 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta 10?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 67 vs 63 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta 10?
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10, 87 vs 76 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta 10?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 75 vs 52 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta 10?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 80 vs 60 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta 10?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 76 vs 68 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, X Ice Snow or Hakkapeliitta 10?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 77 vs 67 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