Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV finished ahead 2 times and the Scorpion IceZero 2 not once. The X Ice North 4 SUV was stronger in snow, ice, comfort and value, the Scorpion IceZero 2 in dry and wet.
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
X Ice North 4 SUV
Scorpion IceZero 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
X Ice North 4 SUV
Scorpion IceZero 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | X Ice North 4 SUV | Gap | Scorpion IceZero 2 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Scorpion IceZero 2 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 137 | 3.8% | 132 | 0-2 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | = | scored | 0-0 |
| Wet Scorpion IceZero 2 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 150 | 8.9% | 137 | 0-2 |
| Wet Handling s | 53.52 | 2.1% | 52.36 | 0-2 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 38.1 | 3.2% | 39.3 | 0-2 |
| Snow X Ice North 4 SUV ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 37 | 2.5% | 38 | 1-1 |
| Snow Traction s | 3.6 | 1.8% | 3.69 | 2-0 |
| Snow Handling s | 73.8 | 0.4% | 74.15 | 1-1 |
| Ice X Ice North 4 SUV ahead | ||||
| Ice Braking ft | 44 | 14.6% | 52 | 2-0 |
| Ice Traction s | 2.67 | 10.6% | 3.01 | 2-0 |
| Ice Handling s | 64.76 | 5.9% | 69.13 | 2-0 |
| Comfort X Ice North 4 SUV ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 74.7 | 0.8 dB | 75.5 | 2-0 |
| Value X Ice North 4 SUV ahead | ||||
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.98 | 3.6% | 6.19 | 2-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 2 tests, 2022 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | X Ice North 4 SUV | Field | Scorpion IceZero 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The BEST Studded Tires for 2025 | P4 of 8 | P5 of 8 | |
| 2022 Studded Winter Tire Test | P1 of 8 | P4 of 8 |
X Ice North 4 SUV vs Scorpion IceZero 2: your questions
Is the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV or the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV finished ahead 2 times and the Scorpion IceZero 2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the X Ice North 4 SUV scores 8.5 and the Scorpion IceZero 2 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the X Ice North 4 SUV or the Scorpion IceZero 2?
The Scorpion IceZero 2 led 6 of the 6 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.9% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Scorpion IceZero 2 led 2 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.8% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The X Ice North 4 SUV led 4 of the 6 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 1.8% quicker in the snow traction test across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The X Ice North 4 SUV used 3.6% less fuel (2 tests).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The X Ice North 4 SUV was 0.8 dB quieter (2 tests).
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the X Ice North 4 SUV was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 24.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.