Michelin X Ice Snow vs Radar Dimax Ice: 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 Snow and Radar Dimax Ice appear in 12 tests, 2 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 Snow performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 10 tests.
How the Radar Dimax Ice performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, 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 Snow is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Radar Dimax Ice still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin X Ice Snow if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin X Ice Snow | Radar Dimax Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 10 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 7.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.5 | 81.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin X Ice Snow
Radar Dimax Ice
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | Radar Dimax Ice | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 152 | Avg rank 7.0 11 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.7 11 | Avg rank 10.3 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.9 229 | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.8 512 | Avg rank 7.7 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 42 | Avg rank 5.8 1 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.8 2 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Radar Dimax Ice |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Michelin X Ice Snow vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.0 for the Radar Dimax Ice.
☀️ Dry: Michelin X Ice Snow vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 10.3 for the Radar Dimax Ice.
❄️ Snow: Michelin X Ice Snow vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 5.0 for the Radar Dimax Ice.
🧊 Ice: Michelin X Ice Snow vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 7.7 for the Radar Dimax Ice.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin X Ice Snow vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 5.8 for the Radar Dimax Ice.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin X Ice Snow vs Radar Dimax Ice
The Radar Dimax Ice wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.8 for the Michelin X Ice Snow.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin X Ice Snow or Radar Dimax Ice?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin X Ice Snow ranks higher on average than the Radar Dimax Ice.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin X Ice Snow averages a better dry-braking rank than the Radar Dimax Ice across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin X Ice Snow ranks better than the Radar Dimax Ice.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin X Ice Snow appears in 10 independent tests, Radar Dimax Ice in 2, with 2 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 →
