Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Sava Eskimo Stud

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Sava Eskimo Stud: 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 Sava Eskimo Stud appear in 9 tests, 1 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 Michelin X Ice North 4 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 8 tests.

    How the Sava Eskimo Stud performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 Sava Eskimo Stud is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin X Ice North 4 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

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

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin X Ice North 4Sava Eskimo Stud
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used81
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.83.9
    Latest test20252021
    Tire Lab Score89.291.3

    Tire Lab Score

    89.2
    Very Good · Winter
    91.3
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin X Ice North 4Sava Eskimo StudWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.3
    422
    Avg rank 2.0
    2
    Sava Eskimo Stud
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.4
    23
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Sava Eskimo Stud
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.8
    111
    Avg rank 3.3
    2
    Sava Eskimo Stud
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 5.7
    232
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Sava Eskimo Stud
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.5
    312
    Avg rank 5.0
    Sava Eskimo Stud
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.3
    1
    No data
    Michelin X Ice North 4

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Sava Eskimo Stud

    The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Sava Eskimo Stud

    The Sava Eskimo Stud 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 Sava Eskimo Stud

    The Sava Eskimo Stud 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 Sava Eskimo Stud

    The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Sava Eskimo Stud

    The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.5 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Sava Eskimo Stud

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to no data for the Sava Eskimo Stud.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin X Ice North 4 or Sava Eskimo Stud?

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

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Sava Eskimo Stud 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 Sava Eskimo Stud 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, Sava Eskimo Stud in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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