Michelin X Ice North 4 - Test Results

Test Statistics

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Tests Completed

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Average Position

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Best Result

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Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

3
of 8
2024 Studded Tire Test

2024
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

Michelin X-Ice North 4, despite being an older design from 2018, remains highly competitive with a well-balanced performance. It combines good ice grip with relatively low noise and fuel consumptio...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Traction
Weak:
Wet Braking, Wet Handling
3
of 17
The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tires for 2024

2024
Winner: Pirelli Ice Zero 2

The Michelin X-Ice North 4, a studded tire, performed adequately but not exceptionally in winter conditions. It provided good ice and snow grip but didn't stand out among other studded tires in the...
2
of 8
2023 Studded Tire Test

2023
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

The Michelin tire exhibits short braking distances on all types of surfaces, especially on ice. It also has a high level of initial grip on winter roads. Compared to the best, it has slightly lower...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Ice Braking, Ice Handling, Ice Traction, Snow Traction
Weak:
Noise, Snow Braking, Rolling Resistance
2
of 8
2021 Nordic Studded Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

Overall rating 9.0. Features on ice and snow- Easy manageability in all conditions- Excellent snow and ice grip- Logical driving behavior on snow and ice. Properties on asphalt- Long braking distan...
Strong:
Ice Handling, Ice Traction, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
Weak:
Noise, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
3
of 16
2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

Strong:
Ice Handling, Snow Handling
Weak:
Price, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
1
of 8
Strong:
Subj. Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Ice Braking, Ice Handling, Ice Traction, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Fuel Consumption
Weak:
Dry Braking, Straight Aqua, Wet Handling
1
of 20
Strong:
Dry Braking, Ice Braking, Ice Handling, Ice Traction, Subj. Ice Handling, Subj. Snow Handling
Weak:
Wet Handling
2
of 8
2019 Studded Winter Tire Test

2019
Winner: Continental IceContact 3

Quietest studded tires on test, even with 257 spikes, with the lowest signs of wear.
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Ice Braking
Weak:
Wet Handling