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 | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 80 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 85 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 90 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 60 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 85 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 75 |
| Category | Michelin X-Ice Xi3 | Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 80 |
| Dry | 80 | 80 |
| Wet | 74 | 85 |
| Snow | 81 | 90 |
| Comfort | 80 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 85 |
| Handling | 61 | 75 |
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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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 Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 is highly regarded for its robust performance in severe winter conditions, offering reliable traction on snow, ice, and slush. While users praise its winter capabilities, they note that the tire's soft compound and stud configuration result in increased road noise and reduced handling precision on dry pavement.
| Attribute | A · Michelin X-Ice Xi3 | B · Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Michelin
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 — better handling, wet and snow. Pick the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 if comfort matters most to you.
Michelin X-Ice Xi3 scores 80 vs 60 on comfort.
Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 scores 75 vs 61 on handling.
Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 scores 85 vs 74 on wet.
Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 scores 90 vs 81 on snow.
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.
