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Michelin X Ice Snow SUV - Test Results

Test Statistics

2

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

4th

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Michelin X Ice Snow SUV - Official Image

Across multiple independent tests, the Michelin X Ice Snow SUV shows clear specialization for core winter conditions. It consistently excels on ice and performs strongly to moderately well on snow, delivering class-leading or near-class-leading braking and traction, with good noise comfort and respectable efficiency. These strengths are validated by a reference snow test where it dominated all snow metrics, and by repeated top-two ice results in Nordic SUV winter tests.
However, the tyre underperforms in wet-road metrics and aquaplaning, and dry braking is only mid-pack to weak. Pricing is also notably high versus competitors. Overall, it's a premium winter-focused option that shines when temperatures drop and surfaces are icy or snowy, but compromises are evident in wet performance and cost.

Performance Strengths
  • Ice Performance Strong
    • 1st place ice braking in 2025 test (11.7 m)
    • 2nd place ice braking in 2022 test (+3.7% from best), 2nd place ice traction (+3.7% from best)
  • Snow Performance Moderate
    • 1st place snow braking/traction/handling in 2023 reference snow test (all 1/9)
    • 1st place snow traction in 2022 test; 3rd snow braking (+2.8%) and 5th handling (+1.6%); 2025 test 3rd snow traction (+0.5%) and 4th braking (+0.7%)
  • Noise Comfort Moderate
    • 2nd place noise in 2025 test (68.7 dB, +0.1% from best)
    • 2nd place noise in 2022 test (74.9 dB, +1.9% from best)
  • Efficiency / Rolling Minor
    • 3rd place fuel consumption in 2025 test (+1.6% from best)
    • 4th place rolling resistance in 2022 test (+3.8% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 8th place wet braking in 2022 test (+11.9% from best) and 5th in 2025 (+13.5%)
    • Straight aquaplaning: 6th in 2022 (+12.3%) and 8th in 2025 (+7.8%)
  • Dry Braking Moderate
    • 7th place dry braking in 2025 test (+7.8% from best)
    • 5th place dry braking in 2022 test (+3.5% from best)
  • Value/Pricing Strong
    • Most expensive in 2022 test (8/8, +62.7% from best)

Test History

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2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Continental VikingContact 8

The Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV suddenly stands as the oldest product among the most well-known manufacturers, yet it still holds the flag high in winter rounds with the shortest braking distance on ic...
Strong:
Noise, Ice Braking
Weak:
Dry Braking, Straight Aqua
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4
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2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV

One of the tires that benefited most from the switch to SUV size is Michelin. X-Ice Snow has previously been one of the stiffer tires that gave good stability on asphalt but was not as compliant on...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Snow Traction
Weak:
Price, Wet Braking
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