Former Michelin Xice 2 user here. Absolutely loved them. Sold the E30 with them but would buy the Michelins again if they were ever on sale.
Went on to Bridgestone Blizzaks (forgot the model but they were older from a previous generation) for the E36 M3. They were great, but not quite the same with the Michelins. The Michelins were good all-round, and very good in snow. The Blizzaks weren't that great in rain/slush but great in the snow.
I picked up a lightly used set of Blizzaks for the Corolla as well so I know what to expect out of them.