Michelin X Ice Snow vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus: 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 Tracmax S210 Ice Plus appear in 13 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 Snow performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 10 tests.
How the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 3 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 Tracmax S210 Ice Plus 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 prefer the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin X Ice Snow | Tracmax S210 Ice Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 10 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 35.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.5 | 80.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin X Ice Snow
Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin X Ice Snow | Tracmax S210 Ice Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 152 | Avg rank 43.7 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.7 11 | No data | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.9 229 | No data | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.8 512 | No data | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 42 | No data | Michelin X Ice Snow |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.8 2 | No data | Michelin X Ice Snow |
💧 Wet: Michelin X Ice Snow vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 43.7 for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
☀️ Dry: Michelin X Ice Snow vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
❄️ Snow: Michelin X Ice Snow vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
🧊 Ice: Michelin X Ice Snow vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin X Ice Snow vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin X Ice Snow vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Michelin X Ice Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin X Ice Snow or Tracmax S210 Ice Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin X Ice Snow ranks higher on average than the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin X Ice Snow averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus 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 Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin X Ice Snow appears in 10 independent tests, Tracmax S210 Ice Plus in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
