Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests

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    Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62: 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 Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 appear in 9 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 wet, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 8 tests.

    How the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.

    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 Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin X Ice North 4 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin X Ice North 4Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used81
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.84.6
    Latest test20252018
    Tire Lab Score89.290.4

    Tire Lab Score

    89.2
    Very Good · Winter
    90.4
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin X Ice North 4Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.3
    422
    Avg rank 6.0
    Michelin X Ice North 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.4
    23
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.8
    111
    Avg rank 3.3
    2
    Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 5.7
    232
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.5
    312
    No data
    Michelin X Ice North 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.3
    1
    Avg rank 5.0
    Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62

    💧 Wet: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.0 for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62

    The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62

    The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.8 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62

    The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62

    The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin X Ice North 4 or Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin X Ice North 4 ranks higher on average than the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin X Ice North 4 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 ranks better than the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin X Ice North 4 appears in 8 independent tests, Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 in 1.

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