MICHELIN X-Ice Snow +
Life doesn't stop when it snows, and you shouldn't either. Michelin tires offer maximum mobility in snow, ice, and slush conditions, keeping you in control and getting you to your destination with ease. As the only winter tires to offer a mileage warranty, you can drive with peace of mind during winter for years to come.
Master the unpredictability of winter.
Prepare for whatever winter throws your way with the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire, designed to perform across extreme Canadian winter conditions such as ice, snow, slush, and cold wet roads.
- Michelin's best winter tire for optimizing braking across ice, snow, wet, and dry conditions(1)
- Delivers at least two more winter seasons than three leading competitors(3)
- Strong lateral ice grip
- More than 7% better efficiency when compared to three leading competitors(4)
- Built for CUVs, SUVs, pickups, sedans, hybrid & electric vehicles
- Supported by the Michelin Promise Plan of a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, roadside assistance, and a 70,000-kilometer warranty
Stop in winter’s extreme
The MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire is Michelin's best winter tire for optimizing braking across ice, snow, wet, and dry conditions thanks to the advanced MICHELIN FLEX-ICE 3.0 tread compound.(1) Whether it’s freezing rain, deep snow, or black ice, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire helps you stay in control when the weather isn’t.
Go when winter wants you to quit
Thanks to a proven winter tread pattern, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire helps keep you from getting stuck. In deep snow, it has better startup traction than three leading competitors to help you power through.(2) On slippery, icy curves, its strong lateral grip helps you maintain stability and control.
More winters, more value (3)
With an extended tread life, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire lasts more than 33% longer than three leading competitors, meaning you get at least two more seasons of winter confidence.(3) MICHELIN MaxTouch Technology maximizes contact with the road and evenly distributes the forces of acceleration, braking and cornering, delivering longer tread life.
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Key benefits for X-Ice Snow + tire
Stop in winter’s extreme
The MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire is Michelin's best winter tire for optimizing braking across ice, snow, wet, and dry conditions thanks to the advanced MICHELIN FLEX-ICE 3.0 tread compound.(1) Whether it’s freezing rain, deep snow, or black ice, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire helps you stay in control when the weather isn’t.
MICHELIN X-Ice Snow + Warranties
We've got your back. A promise of this magnitude can only come from Michelin.
We want you to be 100% satisfied with your Michelin replacement passenger or light truck tires so they are backed by the Michelin Promise Plan™.
The Michelin Promise Plan™ includes the following benefits: 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, Roadside Assistance, Manufacturer's Limited Warranty & Treadwear Warranty.
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X-Ice Snow + TIRE REVIEW
There are 1027 reviews for the X-Ice Snow +
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 95% of reviewers recommend this tire
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Review Summary
Customers overwhelmingly praise these tires for exceptional wet weather traction, smooth and quiet ride quality, and reliable handling that inspires confidence on rainy roads. Many report long-term satisfaction and improved vehicle responsiveness. However, a notable concern involves premature tread wear occurring between 20,000 and 35,000 miles, often falling short of warranty expectations. Some mention edge wear and reduced durability compared to other models. A few report increased road noise at higher speeds or subpar ice performance. Despite wear concerns, most customers consider the wet weather performance and comfort worthwhile.
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Posted On May 18, 2026 by Rickib55
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Outstanding winter tire.
I have Michelin X-Ice Snow winter tires installed on our 2026 Subaru Forester Limited. I live in South Eastern Ontario, where the winters can be extremely harsh. These tires are nothing short of phenomenal when driving under the worst winter weather conditions that Mother Nature can throw at you. With Subaru's symmetrical All Wheel Drive and Michelin's X-Ice Snow + tires, I feel confident of driving in the worst winter conditions. I highly recommend these tires.
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Posted On February 27, 2013 by Anonymous
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Best snow tire I've owned
I have a very steep long driveway and a heavy rear wheel drive car. In the past I have owned performance snow tires which always struggled to get me up the driveway with even a coating of snow on the ground. I have had no problems getting up my driveway this winter with these tires. I even had a day when the driveway was covered with a layer of ice and I feared I wouldn't make it up, but to my surprise I was able to get up the driveway with the TCS only coming on a couple times.
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Posted On January 25, 2013 by Anonymous
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Quality & Handling
First off I want to thank Michelin for their Hydro Edge and X-ice tires. 16" wheels do fit on 2003 Mercedes E320 sport models with air ride, DTS, ABS and traction control. Combined with the air ride suspension, they felt a bit spongy for the first week or so. The ride on the freeway is smooth, confident and quiet. A 300 mile trip still gave 29 MPG. On steep inclines and untreated pavement after the first snow event, there was no dramatic tire spinning or sliding while turning or stopping. Accelerating from a standstill was positive and without excessive traction control assist. Impressed with traction qualities and handling on icy roads. The standard rear wheel drive Mercedes, combined with the X-ice tires were way above what I expected. You won't look like the ill prepared driver stuck in the snow with these!
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Posted On December 30, 2012 by Anonymous
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Excellent tire
I put xi2 tires on my 2012 Volvo s60 The next day we had 8 inches of snow. My car had no problem I was doing 40mph no slipping.I then hit the brakes hard and the car came to a stop with even sliding .Hands down best winter tire .
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Posted On December 28, 2012 by Anonymous
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Very nice tires on snow and ice
I have used these tires on my Think City EV on 2-3 inches of slush and ice. I bought 4 new 175/65R-14 Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires for winter driving. These are a must if you need to drive in snow or ice. I bought them because somebody told me they were "as good as studded tires, without the studs" So far with them I can do pretty well in 3-4 inches of iced over snow. My driveway is not very steep, maybe 2' of rise over 25', The original stock tires will not pull the car up the slope at all. I had to get a good running start to even get it up the driveway. The new tires will pull right up the snow packed ice with still a bit of extra traction. My wife drove the car past some 4x4's stuck along side the road in the ice, so I suspect they are very good solution for someone that wants winter and summer tires with no studs. They are low rolling resistance and have good ride and wear characteristics and will work all year around if necessory. Johnny
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Michelin answers your questions
Find quick, reliable answers to your most common questions about Michelin tires on our FAQ page.
FAQ
Michelin is committed to product innovation. Launching the new MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire will provide consumers and dealers with an even longer treadwear experience(2), as well as improved braking on wet, dry, snow and ice road versus the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow tires(3).
The MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire is designed for CUVs, SUVs, pick-up trucks, sedans, hybrids and electric vehicles.
Yes, Michelin designed the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire to be ready to handle the extra weight and torque of EVs and hybrid vehicles with most of the tire’s lineup available in Extra Load (XL) sizes.
The MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire provides more than 7% better efficiency than three leading competitors.(1) With its low rolling resistance, it provides excellent driving range even in cold winter conditions.
Consumers will benefit from optimal performance in severe winter conditions while enjoying a smooth ride with reduced vibrations and road noise on asphalt roads. Like its predecessors, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire features Piano Acoustic Tuning Technology, a proprietary system that helps reduce road noise for a quiet, peaceful ride. With the Piano Acoustic Tuning Technology, tread block sizes and angles are designed to minimize tread noise levels on both new and worn tires. The MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire maintains the excellent noise performance of its predecessors, which were recognized by consumers and third-party experts for their quiet performance.
The MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire is designed to keep Michelin’s leadership in terms of longevity. It is built to last, delivering more than 33% longer tread life than three leading competitors.(2) The new manufacturer’s treadwear limited warranty of the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire will be increased to 70,000 km.
Yes, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire line meets both the 3PMSF (severe snow certification) and the “M+S” (mud and snow certifications) which are both marked on the sidewall.
Yes, consistent with the prior generation MICHELIN X-Ice Snow tire, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire meets the requirements for an internationally accepted (ISO) ice braking test. This is now represented by an ice grip symbol on the tire’s sidewall.
Different vehicles have different pressure recommendations due to the chassis design/weight of car and different performance. Michelin recommends that you check the places noted below to find your tire pressure: • Owner’s manual • Recommendation sticker inside the car, it may be placed on the driver’s door, the gas filler door, or the front/central console box • Check with your vehicle dealership
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1 Based on third party ice braking tests from 25 kph to 5 kph, snow braking tests from 30 kph to 10 kph, wet braking tests from 80 kph to 20 kph, and dry braking tests from 100 kph to 0 kph using tires in size 235/55R19 on Audi Q5 vehicles, with the predecessor MICHELIN X-Ice Snow SUV tire as a reference (100%), the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire demonstrated a relative rating of 103.8% for ice braking, 101.3% for snow braking, 113.8% for wet braking, and 107.2% for dry braking.2 Based on third party snow acceleration tests, using tires in size 235/55R19 on an Audi Q5 vehicle, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire accelerated 6.3% faster than the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 tire, 5.4% faster than the Continental VikingContact 8 tire, and 8.3% faster than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV tire. Actual on-road results may vary according to usage, road, and weather conditions.3 Based on an internal treadwear test, using tires in size 205/55R16 on Toyota Corolla vehicles, the estimated wear life (based on calculating the most-worn groove of a rotated set) of the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire was 41% more than the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 tire, 33% more than the Continental VikingContact 8 tire, and 64% more than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 tire. Actual on-road results may vary according to usage, road, and weather conditions. Based on S&P Global data from 2025, the average annual mileage driven per vehicle is 17,046 km in Canada. Assuming a winter season spans six months, the average winter driving season would be approximately 8,523 km in Canada.4 Based on third party rolling resistance test results using the ISO 28580 test protocol on tires in dimension 235/55R19, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire demonstrated an EC-Label rolling resistance value of 6.2 kg/t. In comparison, the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 tire measured 9.5 kg/t, the Continental VikingContact 8 tire measured 6.7 kg/t, and the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV tire measured 7.2 kg/t. Actual on-road results may vary with driving style, temperature, driver-selected vehicle settings, and road conditions.