Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
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Michelin X Ice Snow vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 13 + 30 road tests and 20 + 31 owner reviews. How we score
Wintrac Pro leads, 77–73 Narrow edge
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Tests 72 · 30 tests Owners 82 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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
Wintrac Pro +1077Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 26 tests 65 74 Reviews found online 71 83 X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 70.7 = 67
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 82.5 = 77
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71
Wet
Wintrac Pro +1687Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 30 tests 65 87 Reviews found online 79 88 X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 79.2 = 71
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 87.9 = 87
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76
Snow
Wintrac Pro +379Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 30 tests 73 78 Reviews found online 81 79 X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 81 = 76
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 79 = 79
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80
Comfort
X Ice Snow +872Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests 81 60 Reviews found online 79 81 X Ice Snow: 40% × 80.8 + 60% × 78.8 = 80
Wintrac Pro: 40% × 59.7 + 60% × 80.5 = 72
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75
Noise
X Ice Snow +1659Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 25 tests 80 55 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) X Ice Snow: 60% × 80.2 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 75
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 54.8 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 59
No owner ratings of noise for X Ice Snow or Wintrac Pro. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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76
Treadwear
X Ice Snow +1066Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests ≈ 72 (est.) 57 Reviews found online 81 80 X Ice Snow: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 81.4 = 76
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 56.7 + 40% × 80.4 = 66
No road tests of treadwear for X Ice Snow. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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75
Handling (owners)
Wintrac Pro +681Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Wintrac Pro Reviews found online 75 81 -
77
Efficiency
X Ice Snow +3344Why this score
Source X Ice Snow Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 25 tests 77 44
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
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| Relative Score | 73 | 77 |
| Dry | 67 | 77 |
| Wet | 71 | 87 |
| Snow | 76 | 79 |
| Comfort | 80 | 72 |
| Noise | 75 | 59 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 81 |
| Efficiency | 77 | 44 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
73
/ 100
X Ice Snow
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Wintrac Pro
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | X Ice Snow | Wintrac Pro | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 96% #5/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 97% #10/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 78% #5/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 80% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 75% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 93% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 72% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 97% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 98% #6/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #6/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 98% #8/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 80% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 58% #5/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 98% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 96% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 69% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 96% #4/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 86% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 56% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 96% #6/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 97% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | 93% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 99% #2/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 97% #5/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 100% #1/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | 95% #12/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 97% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | 83% #6/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 50% #14/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 90% #4/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | #3/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow, packed snow, and slush
- High confidence and predictable handling on icy and freezing roads
- Impressive tread wear longevity and minimal wear over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance on dry and wet pavement compared to dedicated non-winter tires
- Slightly noisier on dry pavement as the tread wears down
- Can feel slightly twitchy at the limit or less comfortable than older X-Ice generations
Tire B Wintrac Pro
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- High-speed stability and responsive steering feedback
- Strong performance in cold, dry conditions
Cons
- Noticeable increase in fuel consumption/rolling resistance
- Potential for accelerated tread wear if used in warmer temperatures
- Occasional reports of noise or 'squealing' during hard cornering in dry conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X Ice Snow | B · Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 100 | 119 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 21″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Sizes in common | 55 | 55 |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
77
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Narrow edge: Vredestein Wintrac Pro — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Michelin X Ice Snow if efficiency, noise and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 77 vs 44 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 75 vs 59 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 87 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 76 vs 66 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin X Ice Snow
Tire B · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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X Ice Snow or Wintrac Pro?
Which is better in the wet, X Ice Snow or Wintrac Pro?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 87 vs 71 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, X Ice Snow or Wintrac Pro?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 77 vs 67 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, X Ice Snow or Wintrac Pro?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 79 vs 76 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, X Ice Snow or Wintrac Pro?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 75 vs 59 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, X Ice Snow or Wintrac Pro?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 80 vs 72 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, X Ice Snow or Wintrac Pro?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 76 vs 66 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, X Ice Snow or Wintrac Pro?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 77 vs 44 on our efficiency score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology