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 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 91 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 89 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 92 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 56 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 83 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 47 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 80 |
| Source | X-Ice Xi3 | BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 87 |
| Category | Michelin X-Ice Xi3 | Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 80 |
| Dry | 80 | 88 |
| Wet | 74 | 81 |
| Snow | 81 | 79 |
| Comfort | 80 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 47 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 80 |
| Handling | 61 | 87 |
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 | 5% #20/51 · 2018 51 Winter Tyre Shootout | +15 | 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 Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 is widely regarded as a high-performing winter tire that excels in cold, wet, and snowy conditions, offering handling characteristics that closely mimic summer tires. While most users praise its traction and confidence-inspiring grip on varied surfaces, some report concerns regarding tread longevity and increased road noise compared to other premium alternatives.
| Attribute | A · Michelin X-Ice Xi3 | B · Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 4 |
| Rim diameters | — | 18″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Michelin
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 if comfort matters most to you.
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 87 vs 61 on handling.
Michelin X-Ice Xi3 scores 80 vs 67 on comfort.
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 88 vs 80 on dry.
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V905 scores 81 vs 74 on wet.
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.
