Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 96 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 70 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 100 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 70 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 100 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 90 |
| Category | Michelin X-Ice Xi3 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 92 |
| Dry | 80 | 95 |
| Wet | 74 | 91 |
| Snow | 81 | 89 |
| Comfort | 80 | 92 |
| Noise | – | 88 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 92 |
| Handling | 61 | 90 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/17 · 2020 Consumer Reports North America Winter Tyre Test | 14% #7/8 · 2018 Vi Studded Winter Tyre Test | +5.7 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Michelin X-Ice Xi3 is widely regarded as a durable, quiet, and comfortable winter tire that excels in dry, cold conditions and on hard-packed snow. While many users praise its exceptional tread life and stability, a segment of the user base reports inconsistent performance in deep snow or on wet ice, noting a lack of steering precision and a 'squirmy' feel on dry pavement.
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 is highly regarded by users for its exceptional winter performance, frequently outperforming premium competitors in both traction and tread longevity. Owners consistently report confidence in deep snow and icy conditions, noting that the tire provides a surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride for a dedicated winter product.
| Attribute | A · Michelin X-Ice Xi3 | B · Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Michelin
Nexen
Winner: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 scores 90 vs 61 on handling.
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 scores 91 vs 74 on wet.
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 scores 95 vs 80 on dry.
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 scores 92 vs 80 on comfort.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
