Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Michelin X Ice Snow+ averages a finish of 3rd.
2026 Tire Rack New Winter Tyre Test P3 of 3
The X-Ice Snow+ finishes third in a close test. As an update of the X-Ice Snow it brings the sharpest steering and the best wet grip in the group, which makes it a strong choice where winter brings more cold rain than deep snow, as long as a little more road noise is acceptable.
Where the Michelin X Ice Snow+ finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 1 | P3 of 3 | 0% | - |
| Dry Circle | 1 | P3 of 3 | 0% | - |
| Subj. Road Score | 1 | P1 of 3 | 100% | 1 |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P1 of 3 | 100% | 1 |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P1 of 3 | 100% | 1 |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 1 | P2 of 3 | 50% | - |
| Snow Handling | 1 | P3 of 3 | 0% | - |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1 | P2 of 3 | 50% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P2 of 3 | 50% | - |
| Ice Traction | 1 | P1 of 3 | 100% | 1 |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P2 of 3 | 50% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P3 of 3 | 0% | - |
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin X Ice Snow Predecessor | 14 | 2 | 4th | 49% |
| Michelin X Ice Snow+ This tyre | 1 | 0 | 3rd | 0% |
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The X-Ice Snow+ finishes third in a close test. As an update of the X-Ice Snow it brings the sharpest steering and the best wet grip in the group, which makes it a strong choice where winter brings more cold rain than deep snow, as long as a little more road noise is acceptable.
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