Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    2026 test data · 10 independent tests

    Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin X Ice North 4 and Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV appear in 10 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Michelin X Ice North 4 performs. It takes the win in dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 8 tests.

    How the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 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 Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin X Ice North 4 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin X Ice North 4Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used82
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.84.9
    Latest test20252022
    Tire Lab Score89.289.6

    Tire Lab Score

    89.2
    Very Good · Winter
    89.6
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin X Ice North 4Michelin X Ice North 4 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.3
    422
    Avg rank 5.0
    11
    Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.4
    23
    Avg rank 4.8
    11
    Michelin X Ice North 4
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.8
    111
    Avg rank 5.3
    1
    Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 5.7
    232
    Avg rank 4.8
    2
    Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.5
    312
    Avg rank 4.8
    1
    Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.3
    1
    Avg rank 7.5
    Michelin X Ice North 4

    💧 Wet: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 4.8 for the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.8 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 7.5 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.5 for the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin X Ice North 4 or Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV ranks higher on average than the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV ranks better than the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin X Ice North 4 appears in 8 independent tests, Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV in 2.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →