Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 71 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #10 of 15 in 2016 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (overall ranking)
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Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 vs Michelin X-Ice Xi3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winguard Snow G WH2 leads, 69–68 Narrow edge
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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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68
Dry
Level68Why this score
Source Winguard Snow G WH2 X-Ice Xi3 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 – Reviews found online 72 68 -
70
Wet
Winguard Snow G WH2 +169Why this score
Source Winguard Snow G WH2 X-Ice Xi3 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 70 69 -
69
Snow
X-Ice Xi3 +170Why this score
Source Winguard Snow G WH2 X-Ice Xi3 Professional tests (TWG score) 67 – Reviews found online 72 70 -
69
Comfort
Level69Why this score
Source Winguard Snow G WH2 X-Ice Xi3 Reviews found online 69 69 -
69
Noise
Winguard Snow G WH2 +267Why this score
Source Winguard Snow G WH2 X-Ice Xi3 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online – 67 -
70
Treadwear
Winguard Snow G WH2 +268Why this score
Source Winguard Snow G WH2 X-Ice Xi3 Reviews found online 73 69 -
70
Handling
Winguard Snow G WH2 +763Why this score
Source Winguard Snow G WH2 X-Ice Xi3 Reviews found online 70 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 | Michelin X-Ice Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 68 |
| Dry | 68 | 68 |
| Wet | 70 | 69 |
| Snow | 69 | 70 |
| Comfort | 69 | 69 |
| Noise | 69 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 68 |
| Handling | 70 | 63 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Winguard Snow G WH2
68
/ 100
X-Ice Xi3
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 | Winguard Snow G WH2 | X-Ice Xi3 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 10% #10/15 · 2016 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 41% #11/16 · 2019 Teknikens Värld Large Winter Tire Test R17 | −31.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winguard Snow G WH2
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- Strong traction and confidence-inspiring grip in snow
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels for many users
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in wet and slushy conditions
- Reports of increased road noise as the tire wears
- Handling can feel 'spongy' or lacking in steering precision
Tire B X-Ice Xi3
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Long-lasting treadwear and durability over multiple seasons
- Good stability and grip on dry pavement and cold winter roads
Cons
- Squirmy feel and delayed, sluggish steering response on dry and wet roads
- Lacks cornering grip and confidence during sharp turns
- Performs poorly in heavy mountain snow, wet ice, and milder above-freezing temperatures
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 | B · Michelin X-Ice Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
68
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Xi3
Too close to call: Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 and Michelin X-Ice Xi3 are within 2 points overall. Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 is stronger on handling.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 scores 70 vs 63 on handling.
Tire A · Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2
Tire B · Michelin X-Ice Xi3
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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.