Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 14 reviews
Best test result: #11 of 16 in 2019 Teknikens Värld Large Winter Tire Test R17 (overall ranking)
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Michelin X-Ice Xi3 vs Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Wintrac xtreme S leads, 69–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 69 · 1 test Owners 70 · 10 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 6 in 2014 AutoBild 235/35 R19 Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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 xtreme S +269Why this score
Source X-Ice Xi3 Wintrac xtreme S Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online 66 70 -
70
Wet
Wintrac xtreme S +474Why this score
Source X-Ice Xi3 Wintrac xtreme S Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 70 75 -
69
Snow
X-Ice Xi3 +267Why this score
Source X-Ice Xi3 Wintrac xtreme S Professional tests (TWG score) – 64 Reviews found online 69 72 -
69
Comfort
Wintrac xtreme S +271Why this score
Source X-Ice Xi3 Wintrac xtreme S Reviews found online 69 72 -
67
Noise
Wintrac xtreme S +370Why this score
Source X-Ice Xi3 Wintrac xtreme S Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 68 – -
67
Treadwear
X-Ice Xi3 +463Why this score
Source X-Ice Xi3 Wintrac xtreme S Reviews found online 68 62 -
63
Handling
Wintrac xtreme S +972Why this score
Source X-Ice Xi3 Wintrac xtreme S Reviews found online 63 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin X-Ice Xi3 | Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 69 |
| Dry | 67 | 69 |
| Wet | 70 | 74 |
| Snow | 69 | 67 |
| Comfort | 69 | 71 |
| Noise | 67 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 63 |
| Handling | 63 | 72 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
X-Ice Xi3
69
/ 100
Wintrac xtreme S
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 Xi3 | Wintrac xtreme S | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 41% #11/16 · 2019 Teknikens Värld Large Winter Tire Test R17 | 25% #4/6 · 2014 AutoBild 235/35 R19 Winter Tyre Test | +16.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A X-Ice Xi3
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Long-lasting treadwear and durability over multiple seasons
- Good stability and grip on dry pavement and cold winter roads
Cons
- Squirmy feel and delayed, sluggish steering response on dry and wet roads
- Lacks cornering grip and confidence during sharp turns
- Performs poorly in heavy mountain snow, wet ice, and milder above-freezing temperatures
Tire B Wintrac xtreme S
Pros
- Astonishing grip and traction on snow, ice, and extreme winter surfaces
- Excellent high-speed stability and highway performance in winter conditions
- Reliable and safe handling characteristics in wet and dry cold weather for high-performance SUVs
Cons
- Slightly vague or loose feeling during spirited dry cornering
- Isolated manufacturing defect reported involving a chunk of rubber coming off a brand new tire
- May not match dedicated summer tires in warm wet/dry conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin X-Ice Xi3 | B · Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 37 | 13 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 16″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Xi3
69
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S
Too close to call: Michelin X-Ice Xi3 and Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S are within 2 points overall. Michelin X-Ice Xi3 is stronger on treadwear. Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S is stronger on handling, wet and noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S scores 72 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X-Ice Xi3 scores 67 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S scores 74 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S scores 70 vs 67 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin X-Ice Xi3
Tire B · Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S
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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.