2022 Studded Winter Tire Test

1st of 8 tires

• Ice and snow grip, steering feel in the dry, noise, rolling resistance.
• Wet grip, hydroplaning, lateral grip in sharp turns.
• The X-Ice North 4 has long been among the very best in car sizes, and it is in SUV sizes too. It will be a shared test victory with the Nokian. Many small steel studs (280!) contribute to good winter grip. The grip is most impressive in the longitudinal direction. In the curves, the French tire has a tangible understeer character that requires patience in case of larger steering deflections. That behavior repeats itself on both winter surfaces and asphalt.
  
  The tire's disadvantages are the wet grip and low resistance to aquaplaning.
  
  Michelin suits you who are looking for good ice and snow grip combined with good comfort. In addition to low road noise, there is a linear steering response and comfortable straight-ahead stability. This tire also has the lowest rolling resistance.