Michelin (X-Ice Snow, $185) vs. Pirelli (WINTER ICE ZERO FR, $148)

Both are top quality. I don't think the Michelin is $150 better.($170 if you factor HST)

They score pretty similarly, but the Pirelli should work better in deeper snow. I've ran the Pirelli in the same exact fitment on a low RWD car in Ottawa and had no issues.

That price is pretty good for Costco. Wholesalers like 4tires list the ice zero around $143 and you don't get the Costco warranty.


Edit: misread that it's the newer xice snow. They're said to be better in snow, but there isn't much real world Data available yet.

I've never had much luck with Pirelli's (either summers or winters, both seem to get very hard as they wear) but not tried any in a few years now. I'd still go with the Michelin X-Ice Snows over them though imho...

PMC Tire ranked them as follows: https://pmctire.com/en/info/evaluations ... inter.tire

I think either one will be fine. Save the $$ and use it towards general car maintenance like new wiper blades, checking battery and coolant, getting the brakes serviced if needed.

I have the Pirelli Winter Ice Zero since 2017, very quiet and never had issue on snow

All threads talk about Michelin xice , seems no one is interested in pirelli even though they are cheaper

Ravibhatia wrote: ↑All threads talk about Michelin xice , seems no one is interested in pirelli even though they are cheaper

Everyone wants the newest item. Look at the PS5 threads.

True

I've had horrible luck/trouble with Pirelli winters so I'll never buy Pirelli again. They do not stand behind their product in any way with their warranties, they're a nightmare to deal with even if you have a legit claim unless your paperwork is absolutely perfect don't bother submitting a claim. Michelin are much easier to deal with. Ask your tire shop which they would rather submit a warranty claim on.

Also the x-ice snow's are getting incredible reviews, I would spend the extra money.

I've used both and can't complain about either. I had X-Ices on my previous Matrix and then Winter Zeros after. Both offer good stopping distance and greater confidence in winter conditions. I currently have Winter Zeros on my Camry TRD. Have yet to drive in snow but no complaints again so far.