Updated September 2026
Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV review
Relative score
85/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
92/100
Road tests
75/100
2 published tests
Owners rate it 17.2 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Scores
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
92%
Would recommend
100%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Treadwear
By road tests
74.8%Test results
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
The BEST Studded tires for 2025 · 235/60 R18
4th of 8
Best: Snow Traction · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 3rd of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 2nd of 8 |
2022 Studded Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
1st of 8
Best: Snow Traction · 1st
Weakest: Wet Handling · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 3rd of 8 | |
| Price | 8th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 1st of 8 |