Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 85 · 6 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Latitude Alpin 2 is ahead, 77–70
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Tests 67 · 2 tests Owners 75 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test (noise)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
X-Ice Snow SUV +372Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 60 73 Reviews found online 82 71 Dry Braking (% of best) 90% 93% -
83
Wet
Latitude Alpin 2 +1964Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 77 54 Reviews found online 90 79 Wet Braking (% of best) 98% 88% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 96% -
78
Snow
Latitude Alpin 2 +276Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 76 73 Reviews found online 82 81 Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 99% -
77
Comfort
Latitude Alpin 2 +473Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 84 77 -
73
Noise
X-Ice Snow SUV +174Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 78 79 -
75
Treadwear
Latitude Alpin 2 +669Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 82 70 -
88
Handling
Latitude Alpin 2 +1672Why this score
Source Latitude Alpin 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 88 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 | Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 70 |
| Dry | 69 | 72 |
| Wet | 83 | 64 |
| Snow | 78 | 76 |
| Comfort | 77 | 73 |
| Noise | 73 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 69 |
| Handling | 88 | 72 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Latitude Alpin 2
70
/ 100
X-Ice Snow SUV
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Latitude Alpin 2 | X-Ice Snow SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 93% #7/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −2.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 96% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −9.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #3/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #2/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.5 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 42% #8/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 61% #8/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −19.9 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 20% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +80.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 99% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −1.1 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 92% #8/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +3.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 88% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +9.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | 96% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Latitude Alpin 2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in deep snow, slush, and icy conditions.
- Impressive tread life and durability over long-term usage.
- Consistent, safe performance across a wide variety of winter weather scenarios.
Cons
- Slightly less responsive handling on dry, cold roads compared to specialized dry-weather winter tires.
- Premium pricing typical of the Michelin brand.
- Performance is optimized for winter, which may feel less sharp in mild, dry conditions.
Tire B X-Ice Snow SUV
Pros
- Outstanding traction on snow and ice
- Remarkably low road noise for a winter tire
- Excellent ride comfort
Cons
- Unsuitable for year-round use due to soft compound in warm temperatures
- Reduced handling precision compared to dedicated summer tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 | B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Premium Touring Winter tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
70
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Winner: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 — better wet, handling and treadwear. Pick the Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 83 vs 64 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 88 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 75 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 77 vs 73 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Tire B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.