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 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 94 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 81 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 81 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 78 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 73 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 73 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 80 |
| Category | Michelin X-Ice Xi3 | Pirelli Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 80 |
| Dry | 80 | 91 |
| Wet | 74 | 82 |
| Snow | 81 | 78 |
| Comfort | 80 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 85 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 73 |
| Handling | 61 | 80 |
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 | 50% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | -30 | 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 Pirelli Scorpion Winter is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in wet and dry conditions, often mimicking the handling characteristics of a summer tire. While many users praise its confidence-inspiring grip on highways and in heavy rain, consensus is mixed regarding its performance in severe ice and deep slush, where some drivers report a lack of traction.
| Attribute | A · Michelin X-Ice Xi3 | B · Pirelli Scorpion Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 44 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Michelin
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion Winter — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 if treadwear and snow matter most to you.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter scores 80 vs 61 on handling.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter scores 91 vs 80 on dry.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter scores 82 vs 74 on wet.
Michelin X-Ice Xi3 scores 80 vs 73 on treadwear.
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.
