Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 72% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 76 · 4 reviews analysed Road tests 68 · 2 tests
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Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV has a Relative Score of 72 out of 100 among winter tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for noise (77) and weakest for wet (57). 4 owner reviews rate it 76 out of 100. 97% would buy it again.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
76/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
68/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV is highly regarded for its exceptional winter performance, providing reliable traction in deep snow and icy conditions. Users consistently praise its quiet ride and comfort, noting that it performs significantly better than summer or all-season tires in cold climates without negatively impacting EV range.
Pros
- Outstanding traction on snow and ice
- Remarkably low road noise for a winter tire
- Excellent ride comfort
- Minimal impact on electric vehicle range
Cons
- Unsuitable for year-round use due to soft compound in warm temperatures
- Reduced handling precision compared to dedicated summer tires
Worth knowing
- EV owners, specifically those with the Tesla Model Y, report that the tire maintains efficiency and range during winter months.
- Users note that the tire is well-suited for high-performance vehicles in mountainous regions like Tahoe, provided they are swapped out seasonally.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Friction Winter tire Test · 235/60 R18
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 3rd of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 3rd of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
4th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 8 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 2nd of 8 | |
| Price | 8th of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | E |
| EU label: energy | B in 56% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 69–71 dB |
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