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Michelin X Ice Snow+

Premium Touring Winter Winter rated

Replaces the Michelin X Ice Snow

The Michelin X-Ice Snow+ is Michelin's studless winter tire for cars and SUVs, and a refinement of the X-Ice Snow rather than an all-new design. The main change is Michelin's FlexIce 3.0 tread compound, which Michelin says is aimed at longer tread life and better grip in the wet. Like its predecessor it carries both the three-peak mountain snowflake and the ice grip marking, so it is built for long winters with regular snow and ice rather than mild, mostly wet ones.

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Tests say 3rd average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P3 of 3 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Ice, Dry Wet, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 1professional tests
  • 85sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Michelin X Ice Snow+

8.5/10

Better than 87% of Nordic winter tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
Scores of the 44 Nordic winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2026 87% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 87% 8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Held at 8.5: a tire needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

Category by category

How it compares with other Nordic winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 67% 33% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 98% 33% 1
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 65% 20% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 72% 10% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 61% 5% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 99% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 88% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 53% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 65% of the test figure. The other 35% comes from its predecessor, the Michelin X Ice Snow, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Tire Rack New Winter Tire Test Tire Rack · 215/55 R17 P3 / 3
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2026 Tire Rack New Winter Tire 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.

Strong: Subj. Road Score, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Snow Braking, Subj. Snow Handling, Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Subj. Comfort Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Circle, Snow Handling, Subj. Noise Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Tire Rack New Winter Tire TestTire Rack · 215/55 R17P3 / 3Best Wet Performance
Awards
Rated by other publications Highly Recommended 1
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range85 sizes available

195-315Width35-65Profile16-22Rim91-116 HLoad/Speed Index2026First On Market

EU LabelAcross 85 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-70dB

3PMSF on every size

Ice grip

Popular sizes195/60 R16205/60 R16205/55 R16215/65 R16225/60 R16215/60 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Michelin X Ice Snow+ in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Michelin X Ice Snow+ stops 2.1% shorter than premium rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 65/100.
How good is the Michelin X Ice Snow+ in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Michelin X Ice Snow+ stops 4.2% longer than premium rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 72/100.
How good is the Michelin X Ice Snow+ in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Michelin X Ice Snow+ stops 3.8% longer than premium rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 67/100.
How good is the Michelin X Ice Snow+ on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Michelin X Ice Snow+ stops 2.9% shorter than premium rivals. Across the 1 ice-traction test, it is 4.2% better than premium rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 98/100.
What is the Michelin X Ice Snow+'s EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Michelin X Ice Snow+ most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
More questions about the Michelin X Ice Snow+ (2)
What does the Michelin X Ice Snow+ replace?
The Michelin X Ice Snow+ is the successor to the Michelin X Ice Snow in Michelin's range.
What sizes does the Michelin X Ice Snow+ come in?
The Michelin X Ice Snow+ is available in 85 sizes, ranging from 195-315/35-65 R16-22.
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