Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
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Michelin X Ice Snow vs Riken Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow leads, 72–68 Narrow edge
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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 +265Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 65 – Reviews found online 70 64 -
69
Wet
Snow +170Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 64 – Reviews found online 77 69 -
76
Snow
X Ice Snow +571Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 80 72 -
80
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1268Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 82 – Reviews found online 78 67 -
74
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 80 – -
72
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +369Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snow Reviews found online 76 71 -
74
Handling
X Ice Snow +866Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snow Reviews found online 74 66
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | Riken Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 68 |
| Dry | 67 | 65 |
| Wet | 69 | 70 |
| Snow | 76 | 71 |
| Comfort | 80 | 68 |
| Noise | 74 | – |
| Treadwear | 72 | 69 |
| Handling | 74 | 66 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
X Ice Snow
68
/ 100
Snow
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 Snow
Pros
- Exceptional grip and reliability in deep snow, ice, and mud
- Outstanding value for the price point compared to premium competitors
- Surprisingly good dry road handling and cornering performance
Cons
- ABS can trigger more frequently during hard braking on wet roads
- Lower-class tire categorization compared to top-tier premium brands
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X Ice Snow | B · Riken Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 100 | 41 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 15″ – 18″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
68
/ 100
Riken Snow
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better comfort, handling and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 71 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 72 vs 69 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire B · Riken Snow
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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.