MICHELIN X-Ice Snow +
Life doesn't stop when it snows and you shouldn't either. These Michelin tires offer maximum mobility in winter conditions, keeping you in control and getting you to your destination safely. As the only winter tires to offer a mileage warranty, you can drive with peace of mind during winter for years to come.
Master the unpredictability of winter.
Prepare for whatever winter throws your way with the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire, designed to perform across extreme winter conditions such as ice, snow, slush, and cold wet roads.
- Michelin's best winter tire for optimizing braking across ice, snow, wet, and dry conditions(1)
- Delivers at least two more winter seasons than three leading competitors(3)
- Strong lateral ice grip
- More than 7% better efficiency when compared to three leading competitors(4)
- Built for CUVs, SUVs, pickups, sedans, hybrid & electric vehicles
- Supported by the Michelin Promise Plan of a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, roadside assistance, and a 45,000-mileage warranty
Stop in winter’s extreme
The MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire is Michelin's best winter tire for optimizing braking across ice, snow, wet, and dry conditions thanks to the advanced MICHELIN FLEX-ICE 3.0 tread compound.(1) Whether it’s freezing rain, deep snow, or black ice, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire helps you stay in control when the weather isn’t.
Go when winter wants you to quit
Thanks to a proven winter tread pattern, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire helps keep you from getting stuck. In deep snow, it has better startup traction than three leading competitors to help you power through.(2) On slippery, icy curves, its strong lateral grip helps you maintain stability and control.
More winters, more value (3)
With an extended tread life, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire lasts more than 33% longer than three leading competitors, meaning you get at least two more seasons of winter confidence.(3) MICHELIN MaxTouch Technology maximizes contact with the road and evenly distributes the forces of acceleration, braking and cornering, delivering longer tread life.
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Stop in winter’s extreme
The MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire is Michelin's best winter tire for optimizing braking across ice, snow, wet, and dry conditions thanks to the advanced MICHELIN FLEX-ICE 3.0 tread compound.(1) Whether it’s freezing rain, deep snow, or black ice, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire helps you stay in control when the weather isn’t.
MICHELIN X-Ice Snow + Warranties
We've got your back. A promise of this magnitude can only come from Michelin.
We want you to be 100% satisfied with your Michelin replacement passenger or light truck tires so they are backed by the Michelin Promise Plan™.
The Michelin Promise Plan™ includes the following benefits: 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, Roadside Assistance, Manufacturer's Limited Warranty & Treadwear Warranty.
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X-Ice Snow + TIRE REVIEW
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Posted on June 2, 2026 by Dan123
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Tres satisfait du comportement sur la route enneigée ou mouillée
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Posted on May 18, 2026 by Rickib55
Collected by Bazaarvoice
Outstanding winter tire.
I have Michelin X-Ice Snow winter tires installed on our 2026 Subaru Forester Limited. I live in South Eastern Ontario, where the winters can be extremely harsh. These tires are nothing short of phenomenal when driving under the worst winter weather conditions that Mother Nature can throw at you. With Subaru's symmetrical All Wheel Drive and Michelin's X-Ice Snow + tires, I feel confident of driving in the worst winter conditions. I highly recommend these tires.
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Vehicle Make: Subaru Forester Limited
Purchase date: 10/16/24
Michelin answers your questions
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FAQ
Michelin is committed to product innovation. Launching the new MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire will provide consumers and dealers with an even longer treadwear experience(2), as well as improved braking on wet, dry, snow and ice road versus the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow tires(3).
The MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire is designed for CUVs, SUVs, pick-up trucks, sedans, hybrids and electric vehicles.
Yes, Michelin designed the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire to be ready to handle the extra weight and torque of EVs and hybrid vehicles with most of the tire’s lineup available in Extra Load (XL) sizes.
The MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire provides more than 7% better efficiency than three leading competitors.(1) With its low rolling resistance, it provides excellent driving range even in cold winter conditions.
Consumers will benefit from optimal performance in severe winter conditions while enjoying a smooth ride with reduced vibrations and road noise on asphalt roads. Like its predecessors, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire features Piano Acoustic Tuning Technology, a proprietary system that helps reduce road noise for a quiet, peaceful ride. With the Piano Acoustic Tuning Technology, tread block sizes and angles are designed to minimize tread noise levels on both new and worn tires. The MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire maintains the excellent noise performance of its predecessors, which were recognized by consumers and third-party experts for their quiet performance.
The MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire is designed to keep Michelin’s leadership in terms of longevity. It is built to last, delivering more than 33% longer tread life than three leading competitors.(2) The new manufacturer’s treadwear limited warranty of the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire will be increased to 45,000 miles.
Yes, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire line meets both the 3PMSF (severe snow certification) and the “M+S” (mud and snow certifications) which are both marked on the sidewall.
Yes, consistent with the prior generation MICHELIN X-Ice Snow tire, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire meets the requirements for an internationally accepted (ISO) ice braking test. This is now represented by an ice grip symbol on the tire’s sidewall.
Different vehicles have different pressure recommendations due to the chassis design/weight of car and different performance. Michelin recommends that you check the places noted below to find your tire pressure: • Owner’s manual • Recommendation sticker inside the car, it may be placed on the driver’s door, the gas filler door, or the front/central console box • Check with your vehicle dealership
For some severe winter countries, all-season or all-weather tires with the 3PMSF certification may not provide the best performance and highest levels of safety in severe winter conditions and temperatures where ice, snow, and/or slush are present on the roads. Michelin recommends that you consult with your local tire dealer to help you select the right tire to ensure your safety and the best performance of your vehicle. For severe winter conditions, Michelin recommends the use of 4 dedicated winter tires.
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1 Based on third party ice braking tests from 16 mph to 3 mph, snow braking tests from 19 mph to 6 mph, wet braking tests from 50 mph to 12 mph, and dry braking tests from 62 mph to 0 mph using tires in size 235/55R19 on Audi Q5 vehicles, with the predecessor MICHELIN X-Ice Snow SUV tire as a reference (100%), the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire demonstrated a relative rating of 103.8% for ice braking, 101.3% for snow braking, 113.8% for wet braking, and 107.2% for dry braking.2 Based on third party snow acceleration tests, using tires in size 235/55R19 on an Audi Q5 vehicle, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire accelerated 6.3% faster than the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 tire, 5.4% faster than the Continental VikingContact 8 tire, and 8.3% faster than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV tire. Actual on-road results may vary according to usage, road, and weather conditions.3 Based on an internal treadwear test, using tires in size 205/55R16 on Toyota Corolla vehicles, the estimated wear life (based on calculating the most-worn groove of a rotated set) of the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire was 41% more than the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 tire, 33% more than the Continental VikingContact 8 tire, and 64% more than the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 tire. Actual on-road results may vary according to usage, road, and weather conditions. Based on S&P Global data from 2025, the average annual mileage driven per vehicle is 11,720 mi in the U.S. Assuming a winter season spans six months, the average winter driving season would be approximately 5,860 mi in the U.S.4 Based on third party rolling resistance test results using the ISO 28580 test protocol on tires in dimension 235/55R19, the MICHELIN X-Ice Snow+ tire demonstrated an EC-Label rolling resistance value of 6.2 kg/t. In comparison, the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 tire measured 9.5 kg/t, the Continental VikingContact 8 tire measured 6.7 kg/t, and the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV tire measured 7.2 kg/t. Actual on-road results may vary with driving style, temperature, driver-selected vehicle settings, and road conditions.