Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Michelin X Ice Snow: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 and Michelin X Ice Snow appear in 14 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Michelin X Ice Snow performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 10 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin X Ice Snow still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 10 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.7 | 89.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2
Michelin X Ice Snow
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 | Michelin X Ice Snow | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.4 211 | Avg rank 6.0 152 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 211 | Avg rank 6.7 11 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.8 1 | Avg rank 4.9 229 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.9 11 | Avg rank 4.8 512 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 14 | Avg rank 4.9 42 | Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 4.8 2 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Michelin X Ice Snow
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Michelin X Ice Snow
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.7 for the Michelin X Ice Snow.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Michelin X Ice Snow
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 7.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Michelin X Ice Snow
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.9 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Michelin X Ice Snow
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 4.9 for the Michelin X Ice Snow.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 vs Michelin X Ice Snow
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 or Michelin X Ice Snow?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin X Ice Snow ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin X Ice Snow across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 ranks better than the Michelin X Ice Snow.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 appears in 4 independent tests, Michelin X Ice Snow in 10, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →