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BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate 3 Sport is ahead, 83–72
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Tests 80 · 5 tests Owners 86 · 1,227 reviews
“I have no idea about Nokian, but as someone that was agains all seasons for so long, I highly recommend the CrossClimate 3 Sports. Got them fitted since October last year on a BMW G26 and they’ve been amazing through everything: rain, snow, dry, cold and warm weather. They are very comfortable, but not too far away in feel from my previous Pilot Sports 4 and on a daily driver you wouldn’t think you are driving on AllSeasons if you didn’t know it before.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
CrossClimate 3 Sport +1890Why this score
Source All-Terrain T/A KO3 CrossClimate 3 Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 91 Reviews found online 74 88 -
73
Wet
CrossClimate 3 Sport +1588Why this score
Source All-Terrain T/A KO3 CrossClimate 3 Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 87 Reviews found online 74 89 -
72
Snow
CrossClimate 3 Sport +1082Why this score
Source All-Terrain T/A KO3 CrossClimate 3 Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 74 85 -
69
Comfort
CrossClimate 3 Sport +978Why this score
Source All-Terrain T/A KO3 CrossClimate 3 Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 69 89 -
65
Noise
CrossClimate 3 Sport +671Why this score
Source All-Terrain T/A KO3 CrossClimate 3 Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 63 – -
72
Treadwear
Level72Why this score
Source All-Terrain T/A KO3 CrossClimate 3 Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 67 Reviews found online 77 80 -
74
Handling
CrossClimate 3 Sport +1589Why this score
Source All-Terrain T/A KO3 CrossClimate 3 Sport Reviews found online 74 89
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 83 |
| Dry | 72 | 90 |
| Wet | 73 | 88 |
| Snow | 72 | 82 |
| Comfort | 69 | 78 |
| Noise | 65 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 72 |
| Handling | 74 | 89 |
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All-Terrain T/A KO3
CrossClimate 3 Sport
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A All-Terrain T/A KO3
Pros
- Significantly quieter and more comfortable on-road than the KO2
- Excellent braking performance and dry grip
- Strong off-road capability on dirt, gravel, and rough terrain
Cons
- Consistent balancing issues and high road force measurements reported by multiple users
- Subpar or uninspiring wet weather traction, particularly when new
- Mediocre ice performance, behaving like a typical all-terrain rather than a dedicated winter tire
Tire B CrossClimate 3 Sport
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in wet and winter weather conditions
- Noticeably lower road noise and quieter cabin ride
- Sharp steering response and stable sporty handling
Cons
- High premium price point with increasing costs
- Smaller or less protective rim/kerb protector compared to some competitors
- Slight initial reduction in fuel efficiency or rolling resistance for some vehicles
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
Community opinion on the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is overwhelmingly positive, with users praising its impressive grip in wet, cold, and snowy conditions alongside high levels of comfort. Many drivers switching from dedicated summer or winter tires note that the Sport variant offers a sporty steering feel comparable to performance tires like the Pilot Sport series while handling variable weather reliably. Sizing availability and staggered fitment constraints are common topics of discussion, alongside a minor isolated report of a manufacturing defect.
“Japan Racing SL-02 and Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport Today i have mounted Japan Racing SL-02(~9.3kg per rim) and Michelin CC3S on M3P. I have went a size down from 20" and 7cm less offset, but have kept the same rim width. Went with 245/40R19 and 275/35R19. I can already say that the ride comfort is better. Will see about the consumption.”
“Messed up my tyre order, mix of cross climate 3 and cross climate 3 sport!?? I have an E class estate with staggered wheel sizes for the rear. I needed 4 new tyres so went with cross climate 3's they were hard to find for the rears in my size Michelin Cross climate was the only brand that seems to do it in all weather. I didn't notice when ordering but looks like I ordered and fitted cross climate 3 sport to the fronts but standard cross climate 3's on rear. I don't think the non sports were available on the fronts and I don't think the sports were available on the rear either so I've obviously just picked the only availability Michelin all weather tyres on the filter. I know it's fine as they are all matching on the axles but I'm really annoyed at myself as they were not cheap! Luckily I don't have a 4matic E350 just standard RWD What is the difference in theae tyres? Sport vs non sport”
“Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport. Thoughts Vs the PS4AS? As the title suggests, the new Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is available in Europe and I'm currently in the position to change out the Pirelli P Zero's that came with the car. I'm based in the UK so all weather tyres just seem like a more reliable option as it's currently August and has been raining for most of the last week. We have winters that reach freezing and below, seasons that come and go as they please on a week by week basis and heatwaves in autumn/hailstone in the spring or summer. I haven't had the car long but I've realised already that these tyres suck for grip, and any amount of rain means I'm slipping almost immediately. I've been digging into all weather tyres and the cream of the crop that I see time and time again is the Michelin P4SAS. But when I went onto the official Michelin site to find a local dealer/fitter, all I could see for all season tyres is the new Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport. But so far I'm liking what I'm seeing. I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with these yet? As I can't find a whole lot online and nowhere that's comparing these to the P4SAS I'm leaning heavily towards them so if anything, I'd be happy to be the first to report back but my only reference point will be vs. the P Zero's. Read more”
Based on 18 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | B · Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 92 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 18″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | 15 - 16/32″ | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 35 - 80 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport — better dry, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scores 90 vs 72 on dry.
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scores 88 vs 73 on wet.
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scores 89 vs 74 on handling.
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scores 82 vs 72 on snow.
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.