Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2024 Moottori Winter Tire Test R16 (wet handling)
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Michelin X Ice Snow vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow leads, 72–69 Narrow edge
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Tests 71 · 3 tests Owners 69 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (dry braking)
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
Scorpion Winter +572Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Scorpion Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 65 75 Reviews found online 70 68 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) 92% 99% -
69
Wet
Scorpion Winter +372Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Scorpion Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 64 71 Reviews found online 77 75 Wet Braking (% of best) 80% 91% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 96% -
76
Snow
X Ice Snow +670Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Scorpion Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 73 69 Reviews found online 80 71 Snow Braking (% of best) 98% 97% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 97% Snow Traction (% of best) 97% 95% -
80
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1070Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Scorpion Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 82 – Reviews found online 78 70 -
74
Noise
X Ice Snow +965Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Scorpion Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 80 67 Reviews found online – 62 -
72
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +963Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Scorpion Winter Reviews found online 76 61 -
74
Handling
X Ice Snow +371Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Scorpion Winter Reviews found online 74 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | Pirelli Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 69 |
| Dry | 67 | 72 |
| Wet | 69 | 72 |
| Snow | 76 | 70 |
| Comfort | 80 | 70 |
| Noise | 74 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 63 |
| Handling | 74 | 71 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
X Ice Snow
69
/ 100
Scorpion 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 | Scorpion Winter | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #8/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −6.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 99% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −6.6 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 97% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 86% #9/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +11.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 96% #7/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 50% #14/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 80% #6/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −30.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 20% #5/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −5.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #3/8 · 2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tyre Test | 97% #5/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #6/8 · 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test | 97% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | +1.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% #4/8 · 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test | 95% #8/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 75% #3/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 88% #9/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −13.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 80% #2/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | 91% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −10.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #2/8 · 2024 Moottori Winter Tire Test R16 | 96% #6/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −0.6 | 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 Scorpion Winter
Pros
- Exceptional wet grip and resistance to aquaplaning
- Strong dry road handling and high-speed stability
- Comfortable and quiet ride quality for highway cruising
Cons
- Reduced performance on mud, heavy slush, and hard ice
- Faster tread wear, particularly when driven in warmer temperatures
- Vague high-speed handling at extreme velocities (over 130 mph)
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X Ice Snow | B · Pirelli Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 100 | 88 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
69
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better comfort, noise and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Winter if dry and wet matter 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 65 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 72 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 70 on snow.
Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion 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.