Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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Michelin X Ice Snow vs Toyo Snowprox S954 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X Ice Snow is ahead, 72–63
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Tests 62 · 7 tests Owners 62 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (subj. 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
Snowprox S954 +471Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 77 Reviews found online 70 62 Dry Braking (% of best) 70% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 92% 99% -
69
Wet
X Ice Snow +267Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 64 72 Reviews found online 77 59 Wet Braking (% of best) 83% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 93% -
76
Snow
X Ice Snow +2848Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 36 Reviews found online 80 65 Snow Braking (% of best) 99% 90% Snow Handling (% of best) 90% 95% Snow Traction (% of best) 96% 79% -
80
Comfort
X Ice Snow +1961Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 82 58 Reviews found online 78 65 -
74
Noise
X Ice Snow +569Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snowprox S954 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 70 -
72
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +1062Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snowprox S954 Reviews found online 76 60 -
74
Handling
X Ice Snow +1064Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Snowprox S954 Reviews found online 74 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | Toyo Snowprox S954 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 63 |
| Dry | 67 | 71 |
| Wet | 69 | 67 |
| Snow | 76 | 48 |
| Comfort | 80 | 61 |
| Noise | 74 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 62 |
| Handling | 74 | 64 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
X Ice Snow
63
/ 100
Snowprox S954
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 | Snowprox S954 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 70% #12/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 96% #8/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | −25.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 99% #3/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | −6.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 90% #7/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 100% #1/5 · 2023 Autoreview Studless Winter Tire Test R16 | 90% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +9.6 | Different tests |
| Ice Traction | Ice | 91% #2/8 · 2024 Moottori Winter Tire Test R16 | 91% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #7/8 · 2023 Studless Friction Winter Tyre Test | 99% #6/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 50% #14/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 79% #4/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | −29.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 13% #8/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +12.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #4/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 90% #10/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | +8.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 90% #6/8 · 2024 Moottori Winter Tire Test R16 | 95% #7/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | −5.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 96% #6/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 79% #13/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | +16.4 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 89% #2/8 · 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 94% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | −4.8 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 97% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 40% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +56.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 78% #5/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | −22.2 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 56% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 10% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +46.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 70% #5/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | 10% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +60.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 83% #7/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | −12.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #2/8 · 2024 Moottori Winter Tire Test R16 | 93% #10/10 · 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | +2.3 | 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 Snowprox S954
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong dry road handling and grip
- Predictable steering feedback near the limit
Cons
- Inconsistent wet weather traction
- Reported understeer on roundabouts and wet surfaces
- Mixed reliability compared to premium winter tire alternatives
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X Ice Snow | B · Toyo Snowprox S954 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 100 | 52 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 16″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
63
/ 100
Toyo Snowprox S954
Winner: Michelin X Ice Snow — better snow, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Toyo Snowprox S954 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 48 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 72 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 64 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire B · Toyo Snowprox S954
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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.