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
Choose Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin X Ice North 4 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 8 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 90.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin X Ice North 4
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin X Ice North 4 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧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 →
