Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test (snow braking)
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Michelin X Ice Snow vs Pirelli P Zero Winter — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow leads, 72–70 Narrow edge
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Tests 69 · 1 test Owners 72 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 12 in 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (wet 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
Level67Why this score
Source X Ice Snow P Zero Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 65 68 Reviews found online 70 66 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) 92% 98% -
69
Wet
P Zero Winter +675Why this score
Source X Ice Snow P Zero Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 64 74 Reviews found online 77 76 Wet Braking (% of best) 77% 91% Wet Handling (% of best) 96% 98% -
76
Snow
X Ice Snow +769Why this score
Source X Ice Snow P Zero Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 73 65 Reviews found online 80 76 Snow Braking (% of best) 100% 88% Snow Handling (% of best) 86% 97% Snow Traction (% of best) 96% 91% -
80
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1070Why this score
Source X Ice Snow P Zero Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 82 – Reviews found online 78 72 -
74
Noise
X Ice Snow +866Why this score
Source X Ice Snow P Zero Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 80 70 Reviews found online – 60 -
72
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +171Why this score
Source X Ice Snow P Zero Winter Reviews found online 76 75 -
74
Handling
X Ice Snow +470Why this score
Source X Ice Snow P Zero Winter Reviews found online 74 70
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | Pirelli P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 70 |
| Dry | 67 | 67 |
| Wet | 69 | 75 |
| Snow | 76 | 69 |
| Comfort | 80 | 70 |
| Noise | 74 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 71 |
| Handling | 74 | 70 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
X Ice Snow
70
/ 100
P Zero Winter
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 | P Zero Winter | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #6/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 95% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 98% #10/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −6.4 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 97% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 90% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +6.9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 99% #6/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/8 · 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test | 11% #9/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +13.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #2/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 88% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +11.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 86% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 97% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −10.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 96% #6/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 91% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +4.6 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 89% #2/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 88% #10/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 77% #15/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 91% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −14.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #13/20 · 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.6 | 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 P Zero Winter
Pros
- Excellent snow and ice traction with confident handling in deep snow
- Superior ride comfort and noise control compared to other winter and run-flat options
- Strong dry and lateral grip for spirited driving on sports cars and sedans
Cons
- Unpredictable or lower grip limits in dry and damp conditions for some sports car drivers
- Abysmal wet braking performance reported by select high-performance vehicle users
- Handling and overall performance can be disappointing when mismatched with heavy SUVs or high-torque applications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X Ice Snow | B · Pirelli P Zero Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 100 | 56 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 18″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
70
/ 100
Pirelli P Zero Winter
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better comfort, noise and snow. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Winter if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 66 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 69 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli P Zero Winter scores 75 vs 69 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero Winter
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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.