Looking for a Studless Ice and Snow tire to help you navigate the tough winter conditions? The following tires are currently listed as the top two-rated tires within their performance category.
Michelin X-Ice Xi2
For most drivers, the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 is a great choice since it combines good hard-packed snow and ice grip with normal dry road handling. All winter / snow tires will give up some dry road handling but the Xi2 minimizes these compromises and is the top tire in dry traction for Studless Ice and Snow tires.
Take a look at our Tire Test Results and you'll see the Xi2 accelerated .04 seconds slower than the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 on the ice. You will also notice that during the ice braking test, both tires finished very close to another, as the Michelin tire finished .1 second behind the Bridgestone. But during testing, I noticed minuscule differences between each tire on the ice and believe the two tires are both great choices for this winter.
Most Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires meet Michelin's Green X standard for low rolling resistance that demonstrate the tire's contribution to reducing vehicle fuel consumption and emissions of CO2 gases. Read "Michelin Green X" for a better understanding of their technology.
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70
Personally, I rank the Blizzak WS70 behind the Xi2 because its ice grip advantage is minor and the tire does not perform as well in dry road handling. Michelin has improved technology that compares to the Blizzak name. However, many customers have run Blizzaks for years and swear by their performance. The WS70 represents the fourth generation of Bridgestone WinterBiter tires that are developed to deliver wintertime traction and control that inspire confidence for drivers. For more information on the Bridgestone Blizzaks, read "Bridgestone Blizzak FAQs."
Shop by vehicle to find the winter / snow tire that works best for your vehicle.
 Michelin X-Ice Xi2 |  Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 |
Michelin X-Ice Xi2
For most drivers, the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 is a great choice since it combines good hard-packed snow and ice grip with normal dry road handling. All winter / snow tires will give up some dry road handling but the Xi2 minimizes these compromises and is the top tire in dry traction for Studless Ice and Snow tires.
Take a look at our Tire Test Results and you'll see the Xi2 accelerated .04 seconds slower than the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 on the ice. You will also notice that during the ice braking test, both tires finished very close to another, as the Michelin tire finished .1 second behind the Bridgestone. But during testing, I noticed minuscule differences between each tire on the ice and believe the two tires are both great choices for this winter.
Most Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires meet Michelin's Green X standard for low rolling resistance that demonstrate the tire's contribution to reducing vehicle fuel consumption and emissions of CO2 gases. Read "Michelin Green X" for a better understanding of their technology.
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70
Personally, I rank the Blizzak WS70 behind the Xi2 because its ice grip advantage is minor and the tire does not perform as well in dry road handling. Michelin has improved technology that compares to the Blizzak name. However, many customers have run Blizzaks for years and swear by their performance. The WS70 represents the fourth generation of Bridgestone WinterBiter tires that are developed to deliver wintertime traction and control that inspire confidence for drivers. For more information on the Bridgestone Blizzaks, read "Bridgestone Blizzak FAQs."
Shop by vehicle to find the winter / snow tire that works best for your vehicle.
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