Tests 75 · 4 tests Owners 58 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test (straight aqua)
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Pirelli Ice Zero 2 vs Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
X-Ice Snow SUV is ahead, 70–65
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Tests 67 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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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71
Dry
X-Ice Snow SUV +172Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 80 73 Reviews found online 58 71 Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 93% -
70
Wet
Ice Zero 2 +664Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 76 54 Reviews found online 61 79 Wet Braking (% of best) 86% 88% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 99% -
72
Snow
X-Ice Snow SUV +476Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 77 73 Reviews found online 64 81 Snow Handling (% of best) 99% 98% Snow Traction (% of best) 98% 100% -
59
Comfort
X-Ice Snow SUV +1473Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 64 – Reviews found online 50 77 -
64
Noise
X-Ice Snow SUV +1074Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 63 79 -
58
Treadwear
X-Ice Snow SUV +1068Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 52 70 -
57
Handling
X-Ice Snow SUV +1572Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 X-Ice Snow SUV Reviews found online 57 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 | Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
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| Relative Score | 65 | 70 |
| Dry | 71 | 72 |
| Wet | 70 | 64 |
| Snow | 72 | 76 |
| Comfort | 59 | 73 |
| Noise | 64 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 58 | 68 |
| Handling | 57 | 72 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Ice Zero 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 | Ice Zero 2 | X-Ice Snow SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #9/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 93% #7/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +4.7 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 99% #4/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Ice Handling | Ice | 91% #6/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −6.8 | Different tests |
| Ice Traction | Ice | 78% #6/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 96% #2/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −18.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 55% #10/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 61% #8/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −6.9 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 6% #16/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | 20% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −13.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #6/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 98% #9/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 88% #6/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | +12.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 80% #2/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 60% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | +20.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #4/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 88% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | −2.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #3/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ice Zero 2
Pros
- Very good traction and performance on snow
- Reasonably quiet for a studded winter tire
- Adequate performance on wet and salty roads
Cons
- Dangerous slipping on ice at low speeds in cold climates
- Strong, intrusive howling noise at speeds above 95 km/h
- Poor overall handling compared to competing studded winter tires like the Nokian Hakkapeliitta
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 · Pirelli Ice Zero 2 | B · Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Premium Touring Winter tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Pirelli Ice Zero 2
70
/ 100
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV
Winner: Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV — better handling, comfort and noise. Pick the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 72 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 73 vs 59 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 74 vs 64 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV scores 68 vs 58 on treadwear.
Tire A · Pirelli Ice Zero 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.