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Toyo SNOWPROX S 942 vs Michelin X Ice Snow — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

X Ice Snow leads, 71–70 Narrow edge

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Tire AToyo

SNOWPROX S 942

Winter

Tests – · none yet Owners 70 · 5 reviews

Best test result: #19 of 50 in 2013 Winter Tyre Overview - Braking (overall ranking)

Tire BMichelin

X Ice Snow

Winter

Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 19 reviews

Best test result: #7 of 10 in 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs 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.

  1. 68

    Dry

    SNOWPROX S 942 +1
    67
    Why this score
    SourceSNOWPROX S 942X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score)–65
    Reviews found online6870
  2. 73

    Wet

    SNOWPROX S 942 +4
    69
    Why this score
    SourceSNOWPROX S 942X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score)–64
    Reviews found online7477
  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    76
    Why this score
    SourceSNOWPROX S 942X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score)–73
    Reviews found online–80
  4. 71

    Comfort

    X Ice Snow +9
    80
    Why this score
    SourceSNOWPROX S 942X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score)–82
    Reviews found online7378
  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    74
    Why this score
    SourceSNOWPROX S 942X Ice Snow
    Professional tests (TWG score)–80
  6. 68

    Treadwear

    X Ice Snow +4
    72
    Why this score
    SourceSNOWPROX S 942X Ice Snow
    Reviews found online7176
  7. 69

    Handling

    X Ice Snow +5
    74
    Why this score
    SourceSNOWPROX S 942X Ice Snow
    Reviews found online6974
Scores at a glance
CategoryToyo SNOWPROX S 942Michelin X Ice Snow
Relative Score 70 71
Dry 68 67
Wet 73 69
Snow – 76
Comfort 71 80
Noise – 74
Treadwear 68 72
Handling 69 74

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Headline score

SNOWPROX S 942

X Ice Snow

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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.

DisciplineCategorySNOWPROX S 942X Ice SnowΔHead-to-head
Overall Ranking Overall #19/50 2013 Winter Tyre Overview - Braking #7/10 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A SNOWPROX S 942

Pros

  • Exceptional grip in wet, slushy, and muddy conditions
  • High value for money compared to premium competitors
  • Predictable and progressive handling characteristics

Cons

  • Noticeable road noise at highway speeds
  • Reported loss of traction in extreme cold (below -5°C)
  • Inconsistent performance on hard-packed ice
All owner themes in the SNOWPROX S 942 review

Tire B 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
All owner themes in the X Ice Snow review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Toyo SNOWPROX S 942 B · Michelin X Ice Snow
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—100
Rim diameters—13″ – 21″

Which one should you actually buy?

Toyo SNOWPROX S 942

Michelin X Ice Snow

Too close to call: Toyo SNOWPROX S 942 and Michelin X Ice Snow are within 2 points overall. Toyo SNOWPROX S 942 is stronger on wet. Michelin X Ice Snow is stronger on comfort, handling and treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin X Ice Snow scores 80 vs 71 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin X Ice Snow scores 74 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Toyo SNOWPROX S 942 scores 73 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin X Ice Snow scores 72 vs 68 on treadwear.

Tire A · Toyo SNOWPROX S 942
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Tire B · Michelin X Ice 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.

71

Narrow edge

X Ice Snow

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