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Michelin X-Ice Snow
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The X-Ice SNOW is Michelin's Studless Ice & Snow winter tire developed for drivers of coupes, sedans, minivans and crossovers looking for confidence in winter's many different road conditions, throughout the life of the tire. Whether it's clear, cold winter roads; deep, heavy snow; or any icy condition in between, the X-Ice SNOW is designed to deliver reassuring wintertime traction and stability.

The FleX-Ice™ 2.0 compound of the X-Ice SNOW utilizes inclusion technology, which generates micro-roughness on the tread surface, helping improve grip both in snow and on ice. The compound also contains a high silica content that ensures the tire maintains its flexibility, even in severe climates. This advanced compound is molded into a continuous V-Shape, directional tread pattern with increased groove widths compared to its predecessor, engineered to improve hydroplaning and slush performance, as well as increase the snow-to-snow traction needed for loose conditions. The X-Ice SNOW's tread elements contain two types of full-depth sipes with complementary traction effects. Notched sipes provide numerous biting edges that help enhance traction in adverse conditions, along with variable thickness sipes that further aid traction while supporting the tread elements to maintain an efficient contact patch for control on packed snow and clear roads.

Michelin X-Ice SNOW callouts
Michelin X-Ice SNOW callouts
Michelin X-Ice SNOW callouts

X-Ice SNOW Studless Ice & Snow tires meet the industry's severe snow service requirements and are branded with the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol.

Install Michelin X-Ice SNOW tires in sets of four only.

Due to the traction capabilities of X-Ice SNOW tires, Michelin recommends using them only in sets of four to provide the best handling characteristics and tire performance.

Related Information: What is the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol (3PMSF)?

Tire Rack Test Results Michelin X-Ice Snow

Are EV-Specific Tires Better than Popular Non-EV Tires? – 2025 Test 1 (34:07)

In the first test of 2025, we run it back with EV vs non-EV tires with an eleven-tire, five-category grouping. Using our pair of Teslas, we delve into efficiency, road characteristics, wet and dry handling/braking, and of course, the overall rankings when combined! Including a final chart with tires from 2024 added! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the first test of 2025!

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Michelin X-Ice Snow

Tire Category: Studless Ice & Snow

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Wet
Dry
Winter/Snow
Comfort
Treadwear
Michelin X-Ice Snow
Excellent
100%
3M
8.7 - Excellent
8.9 - Excellent
8.8 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.9 Wet Traction
8.8 - Excellent
8.7 Corner Stability
8.9 Dry Traction
8.7 Steering Response
9.0 - Excellent
9.3 Light Snow Traction
9.0 Deep Snow Traction
8.8 Ice Traction
8.8 - Excellent
9.0 Ride Quality
8.6 Noise
8.8 - Excellent

Customers Say

Customer feedback data reveals strong performance for the Toyo Open Country A/T III in its intended off-road all-terrain role. Dry traction earns consistent praise with scores clustered at 9-10, excelling on rugged surfaces. Wet traction also impresses, with most ratings at 8-10 and minimal hydroplaning concerns. Winter capabilities stand out, particularly in deep snow (frequent 9-10 scores) and light ice conditions. Ride comfort receives positive feedback, though some note moderate road noise during highway driving. Treadwear ratings lean heavily toward 8-10, suggesting reliable longevity for aggressive terrain use. Owners highlight balanced on-road manners paired with off-road readiness, aligning well with its all-terrain design goals.

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438 customers mention "Wet Traction"

  • 408 positive
  • 30 negative

Most customers rate wet traction as excellent, with scores of 9s and 10s. The Toyo Open Country A/T III delivers reliable grip and confident handling in wet conditions, aligning with its all-terrain design for rugged use.

July 06, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...A couple field roads I drive during hunting season get some low wet and muddy spots. My stock tires would spin looking for traction, these tires pull me through without any issue. It was a very noticeable difference in traction.

I’ve had a great experience with these tires on my Tacoma. Keeping them rotated every 5k miles and running them at 34-35 PSI seems to have worked well. Pressures lower than that I noticed feathering on the outer lugs on all four tires. What little off pavement use I have on them has been positive. A couple field roads I drive during hunting season get some low wet and muddy spots. My stock tires would spin looking for traction, these tires pull me through without any issue. It was a very noticeable difference in traction.

Vehicle: 2014 Toyota Tacoma 2wd Prerunner Double Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 50,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: TIFTON, GA
Driving Style: Average
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January 02, 2022

4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...Wet(rain) and dry traction have been wonderful, and I don't drive my truck lightly...

Installed these tires at 5,000km, and currently have almost 14,000km on my truck. These tires have been absolutely amazing so far. Wet(rain) and dry traction have been wonderful, and I don't drive my truck lightly. As for the snow, we've only had a handful of snowfalls here in Toronto so far, and the tires have been alright. I definitely have to use 4wd as the tires do like to spin in the snow, even with very light throttle. I do carry about 400+lbs of weight in the back of the truck so that does help the back of the truck get some extra traction. But keep in mind these tires are all terrain tires, not dedicated snow tires, so there is a bit of a compromise there. I did have the tires siped a bit more and that definitely does seem to help with traction on the snow/ice, especially when braking. But lateral grip is still fair, again compared to dedicated winter tires, these act like m+s all season tires. All in all these tires absolutely amazing and you definitely won't regret buying them.
As for how it's wearing, so far everything seem alright. I will be doing a rotation in the spring, (around 10,000km of drive time) and see how they wear for another 10,000km.

Vehicle: 2021 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew 275/60-20, Max Trailer Tow Pkg
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: NORTH YORK, ON
Driving Style: Spirited
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295 customers mention "Winter Traction"

  • 278 positive
  • 17 negative

Customers praise the Toyo Open Country A/T III's winter traction, with most snow and deep snow scores hitting 9s and 10s. Ice traction sees strong 7-8 ratings, delivering confident grip in rugged conditions, though a few note lower ice performance.

March 13, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

Great tires, handling the winter way better then I thought they would.

Great tires, handling the winter way better then I thought they would.

Vehicle: 2002 Ford Ranger Sup 2wd XLT
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LINCOLN, IL
Driving Style: Easy Going
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November 07, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...I took these tires rock-crawling, overlanding, drove them through too many snow storms to count, and put lots of highway miles on them. They performed consistently and reliably in all other aspects...

This is a fantastic all-around tire that is perfect for the person using their SUV or Truck as a daily driver and still wants solid offroad and winter performance. My only complaint is the relatively poor hydroplaning resistance of the tire whenever there is significant standing water on the road. Outside of that, I took these tires rock-crawling, overlanding, drove them through too many snow storms to count, and put lots of highway miles on them. They performed consistently and reliably in all other aspects. I was especially impressed with their performance on slick Arizona rocks; I never had traction issues. I would also rate them as very durable, at no point did they take any sidewall or lug damage. Even after 24k miles, I have only used 2 or 3 32nds of tread depth, so the tread life is extremely impressive for a winter compound AT tire.

Vehicle: 2023 Lexus GX 460 265/60-18
Miles Driven on Tires: 24,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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February 01, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...fantastic snow performance...

Great price, show no sign of wear 1st 800 miles, fantastic snow performance , smooth and quiet.
Five star steel wheel/tire purchase !

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Vehicle: 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Standard Model
Miles Driven on Tires: 800
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: WEST REDDING, CT
Driving Style: Average
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470 customers mention "Dry Traction"

  • 461 positive
  • 9 negative

Most customers give the Toyo Open Country A/T III excellent dry traction scores of 9-10, praising its responsive handling and reliable grip in rugged conditions. High ratings highlight its all-terrain capability.

November 01, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

Great traction best tire I have ever used.

Great tire would definitely buy again.it’s a very smooth riding tire ,little noise ,great traction best tire I have ever used.

Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 4wd QuadCab
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: STATE COLLEGE, PA
Driving Style: Average
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September 12, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

3.8 out of 5 Star Rating
3.8 out of 5

...They handle incredibly well on the tarmac. I have been driving through twisty mountain roads of Idaho and they have given me more confidence in A/T's than I would have thought possible...

This is my first set of A/T's so maybe take this with a grain of salt. I put these on my 1983 Porsche 944 expecting to get a lot of tire noise on the freeway. So far they are quieter than the 15 year old Michelin Pilot something or other's that were on the car previously. I'm genuinely impressed with how quiet these are for big chunky tires.

Additionally, I have been using these as a combined tarmac/gravel tire. They handle incredibly well on the tarmac. I have been driving through twisty mountain roads of Idaho and they have given me more confidence in A/T's than I would have thought possible.

I have also been driving through some gravel sections (not rock crawling, but more of a groomed forest road cruise) and they also seem to grip well.

Vehicle: 1983 Porsche 944
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Driving Style: Spirited
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474 customers mention "Ride Quality"

  • 436 positive
  • 38 negative

Most customers rate ride comfort as excellent with scores of 9-10, highlighting smooth performance on rugged terrain. Noise levels receive solid 7-8 scores, showing impressive refinement for an off-road tire, though some variability exists.

May 01, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...The tire are great A/T with little road noise. Since it's a Load C rated tire the ride is comfortable and smooth.

Easy purchase and local mounting went smooth. The tire are great A/T with little road noise. Since it's a Load C rated tire the ride is comfortable and smooth.

Vehicle: 2022 Jeep Gladiator Willys
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SANTA ANA, CA
Driving Style: Easy Going
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April 18, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

Very quiet and comfortable.

Very quiet and comfortable.

Vehicle: 2017 RAM 2500 Power Wagon
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: BANDERA, TX
Driving Style: Average
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358 customers mention "Treadwear"

  • 326 positive
  • 32 negative

Toyo Open Country A/T III receives excellent treadwear ratings, with most scoring 9s and 10s. Customers highlight impressive durability in rugged off-road conditions, while some 7-8 scores still reflect reliable all-terrain performance.

July 17, 2025 (Verified Purchase)

4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...treadwear is great 1st set lasted 6 years and passed inspection

overall happy 2nd set of these on my truck treadwear is great 1st set lasted 6 years and passed inspection

Vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd Extended Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 4,758
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: WEST SENECA, NY
Driving Style: Average
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February 02, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...My only complaint is that it's been 10k miles and the tires are already down to 9/32nds. Was hoping for better treadwear, considering I rotate often, but whatever.

Awesome tires for a Subie. People typically rave over the Falken Wildpeaks but I think these are a better option. Extremely capable and aggressive-looking, excellent traction in sand, snow and mud. My only complaint is that it's been 10k miles and the tires are already down to 9/32nds. Was hoping for a little better treadwear, considering I rotate often, but whatever.

Vehicle: 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: DOVER, DE
Driving Style: Spirited
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December 31, 2024

4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...stay even tread wear. Best is so far with no cupping or feathering. Ran these down to 3/32 the lowest I have been able to get tires to due to the even wear and able to keep a smooth ride...

Best tire to stay even tread wear. Best is so far with no cupping or feathering. Ran these down to 3/32 the lowest I have been able to get tires to due to the even wear and able to keep a smooth ride. The siping shows all the way to 3/32 so far. Handled fine in down pours. Very good tire in dry and wet. Does well in powder snow as well as packed. Run at 34-36 psi. Only lost under 2 mpg from stock highway tires.

Vehicle: 2017 Nissan Titan 4WD King Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 35,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LYNCHBURG, VA
Driving Style: Average
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Are EV-Specific Tires Better than Popular Non-EV Tires? – 2025 Test 1 (34:07)

In the first test of 2025, we run it back with EV vs non-EV tires with an eleven-tire, five-category grouping. Using our pair of Teslas, we delve into efficiency, road characteristics, wet and dry handling/braking, and of course, the overall rankings when combined! Including a final chart with tires from 2024 added! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the first test of 2025!

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Experience the Michelin X-Ice Snow (00:57)

The Michelin X-Ice SNOW is a Studless Ice & Snow winter tire for the drivers of coupes, sedans, minivans, and crossovers. A frequent top performer in our winter testing, it has also enjoyed long-standing Tire Rack Consumer Recommended status.

Testing Performance Winter / Snow Tires 2021: Michelin X-Ice Snow (01:57)

The X-Ice Snow delivers category-leading traction in severe winter weather. We compared it to two Performance Winter / Snow options to see how it stacks up across categories.

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Testing Studless Ice & Snow Tires 2020: Michelin X-Ice SNOW (1:58)

The X-Ice SNOW hopes to continue Michelin’s tradition of providing a balanced clear-road Studless Ice & Snow tire while utilizing cutting edge technology for increased winter traction.

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TJ & Michelin Talk X-Ice SNOW/SNOW SUV (10:53)

“TJ Talking” covers the Michelin X-Ice SNOW/SNOW SUV in this episode. Alongside TJ Campbell, our Tire Information and Testing Manager, is Michelin’s Farell Scott, their Product Category Manager. These two tire experts have a lot to discuss about Michelin’s newest winter / snow tire for passenger cars, vans, pickups and SUVs.

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