Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 20 in 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)
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Michelin X Ice Snow vs Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Cinturato WeatherActive leads, 75–72 Narrow edge
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Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 80 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 5 in 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test (dry handling)
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
Cinturato WeatherActive +673Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Cinturato WeatherActive Professional tests (TWG score) 65 68 Reviews found online 70 80 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 92% 100% -
69
Wet
Cinturato WeatherActive +1079Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Cinturato WeatherActive Professional tests (TWG score) 64 75 Reviews found online 77 85 Wet Braking (% of best) 82% 96% Wet Circle (% of best) 81% 99% Wet Handling (% of best) 92% 100% -
76
Snow
X Ice Snow +571Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Cinturato WeatherActive Professional tests (TWG score) 73 67 Reviews found online 80 77 Snow Braking (% of best) 99% 75% Snow Handling (% of best) 99% 92% Snow Traction (% of best) 97% 100% -
80
Comfort
X Ice Snow +674Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Cinturato WeatherActive Professional tests (TWG score) 82 – Reviews found online 78 78 -
74
Noise
X Ice Snow +470Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Cinturato WeatherActive Professional tests (TWG score) 80 – Reviews found online – 75 -
72
Treadwear
Cinturato WeatherActive +173Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Cinturato WeatherActive Reviews found online 76 77 -
74
Handling
Cinturato WeatherActive +579Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Cinturato WeatherActive Reviews found online 74 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 75 |
| Dry | 67 | 73 |
| Wet | 69 | 79 |
| Snow | 76 | 71 |
| Comfort | 80 | 74 |
| Noise | 74 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 73 |
| Handling | 74 | 79 |
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72
/ 100
X Ice Snow
75
/ 100
Cinturato WeatherActive
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 | Cinturato WeatherActive | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #16/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 96% #2/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | −2.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 100% #1/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | −7.9 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 98% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 8% #13/17 · The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tyres for 2024 | 100% #1/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | −92.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #4/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 75% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | +24.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #4/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 92% #3/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | +7.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #10/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | −3.4 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 80% #4/8 · 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test | 91% #10/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | −10.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 70% #5/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 91% #5/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | −21.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 82% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 96% #2/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | −14.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | −17.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 92% #4/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/5 · 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | −7.6 | 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 Cinturato WeatherActive
Pros
- Exceptional wet traction and handling in heavy rain and standing water
- Strong performance in light-to-moderate snow and ice conditions
- Significantly reduced road noise compared to stock or previous tires
Cons
- Not a true replacement for dedicated winter tires like Blizzaks in severe winter regions
- Soft rubber compound can lead to rapid wear or durability issues in hot southern climates
- Can negatively impact vehicle range on electric vehicles due to increased rolling resistance
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X Ice Snow | B · Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Weather |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 100 | 28 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 700 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
75
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Michelin X Ice Snow if comfort, snow and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive scores 79 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 74 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive scores 73 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 71 on snow.
Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
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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.