Tests 74 · 1 test Owners 79 · 6 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 30 in 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test (snow braking)
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Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 9 road tests and 6 + 3,204 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate 3 is ahead, 85–76
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Tests 85 · 9 tests Owners 87 · 3,204 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test (snow braking)
“Winter ready: Michelin Cross Climate 3 All season tyres fitted today on the C63. Michelin Cross Climate 3 Sport (Front) Michelin Cross Climate 3 (Rear) Sizing availability is the reason for the slight difference in specifications. PS5s are wrapped up until next year! Read more”
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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71
Dry
CrossClimate 3 +1485Why this score
Source Dueler A/T Ascent CrossClimate 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 9 tests 66 84 Reviews found online 79 88 Dueler A/T Ascent: 60% × 66 + 40% × 79 = 71
CrossClimate 3: 60% × 83.8 + 40% × 87.7 = 85
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79
Wet
CrossClimate 3 +584Why this score
Source Dueler A/T Ascent CrossClimate 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 9 tests 77 81 Reviews found online 82 89 Dueler A/T Ascent: 60% × 76.8 + 40% × 82 = 79
CrossClimate 3: 60% × 80.9 + 40% × 89.3 = 84
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80
Snow
CrossClimate 3 +1191Why this score
Source Dueler A/T Ascent CrossClimate 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 7 tests 84 99 Reviews found online 73 78 Dueler A/T Ascent: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 72.7 = 80
CrossClimate 3: 60% × 99.2 + 40% × 77.9 = 91
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72
Comfort
CrossClimate 3 +1789Why this score
Source Dueler A/T Ascent CrossClimate 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 71 89 Reviews found online 73 88 Dueler A/T Ascent: 40% × 70.8 + 60% × 72.9 = 72
CrossClimate 3: 40% × 89.3 + 60% × 88 = 89
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73
Noise
CrossClimate 3 +275Why this score
Source Dueler A/T Ascent CrossClimate 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests 74 80 Reviews found online 72 ≈ 67 (est.) Dueler A/T Ascent: 60% × 73.7 + 40% × 71.9 = 73
CrossClimate 3: 60% × 80.2 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 75
No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate 3. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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76
Treadwear
CrossClimate 3 +783Why this score
Source Dueler A/T Ascent CrossClimate 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 72 (est.) 82 Reviews found online 83 86 Dueler A/T Ascent: 60% × 72.2 (est.) + 40% × 82.7 = 76
CrossClimate 3: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 86 = 83
No road tests of treadwear for Dueler A/T Ascent. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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78
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate 3 +1290Why this score
Source Dueler A/T Ascent CrossClimate 3 Reviews found online 78 90 -
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Efficiency
No comparison79Why this score
Source Dueler A/T Ascent CrossClimate 3 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests – 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 85 |
| Dry | 71 | 85 |
| Wet | 79 | 84 |
| Snow | 80 | 91 |
| Comfort | 72 | 89 |
| Noise | 73 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 83 |
| Handling (owners) | 78 | 90 |
| Efficiency | – | 79 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
76
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Dueler A/T Ascent
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/ 100
CrossClimate 3
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Dueler A/T Ascent | CrossClimate 3 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #6/12 · 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | 95% #8/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #2/12 · 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | 91% #13/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 95% #3/12 · 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | 91% #11/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #5/12 · 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | 95% #12/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #1/30 · 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test | 97% #3/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/12 · 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | 100% #2/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 94% #3/30 · 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test | 100% #1/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/30 · 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test | 98% #2/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 87% #3/12 · 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | 98% #3/15 · 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 90% #4/12 · 2024 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyres On-Road Test | 96% #3/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/30 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test | #4/11 2027 AvD All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Dueler A/T Ascent
Pros
- Unusually quiet and smooth ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Fantastic wet-weather traction and performance
- Good stability and capability for towing travel trailers and heavy loads
Cons
- Snow performance could be better, described as only adequate
- Struggles on ice, identified as a weak point during winter driving
Tire B CrossClimate 3
Pros
- Superior wet weather grip and braking performance
- Enhanced ride comfort and smoothing of road imperfections
- Low road noise levels and quiet operation
Cons
- Premium price point compared to competitors
- Softer sidewalls can reduce cornering precision or steering feel
- Tread pattern tends to pick up and hold small stones
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin CrossClimate 3
The community views the Michelin CrossClimate 3 and its Sport variant as top-tier all-weather tires offering exceptional snow performance, longevity, comfort, and low noise, though some note they lag slightly behind competitors like Pirelli in wet and dry braking. Users appreciate the introduction of the Sport version for better handling and steering feel, though it may feature a slightly shorter tread life. Frustration remains high among North American drivers due to the lack of a confirmed release date in the US.
r/Mustang
·56 upvotes ·2025-10-10
“Switched to Michelin CC3s for the winter Changed wheels (back to OEMs PP) and tires (Michelin Cross Climate 3s) for the winter season. Decided to change them early this time (temps just dropped below 10C) in order to see how the tires behaved vs summer PZero (it would not be fair to do this at 0C). Only a few hundreds km so I can’t tell about MPG and wear yet but I’m happy with what seems to be good grip and comfort. Noise is louder but I still manage to cope with it (anyway the real culprits here are my Steeda dual rate springs that act like noise amplifiers 😝). Will report back to the group with findings as I plan to track them soon. Read more”
r/GolfGTI
·1 upvote ·2026-04-11
“I have the CC3 sport. They were awesome in the winter. Apparently the sport makes a difference in the summer. Only downside is the amount of spray on the rear and sides after driving in the wet... I have to wash it more often”
r/cars
·117 upvotes ·2026-08-11
“Tyre Reviews: I Tested Michelin's Entire Tire Range — CrossClimate 3 to Cup 2 R video link: Not particularly surprising results, the cc3 was the worst in the dry & the 2R best, similar for rain, similar for driving feel, vice versa for snow (probably, they only took the primacy), I just think more people should be aware of tyre options + the CC3 sport is a very cool offering Unfortunately, we don't get it in the states. Michelin's statement on that is they couldn't meat the wear characteristics/timelines people expect in the states while making a better tyre than the outgoing american CC2 Though, people in europe have reported that within ~15k mi it wears down to past what is recommended nationally for snow tyres in a few regions so they might have been onto something Bit annoying he couldn't test the PSS5, the PS4S replacement (awful naming), but last I looked at them the sizing started at something stupid like 20" in the states anyways there has been quite a bit of gain in cheater-ish track compounds over the yrs but doesn't feel like theres been much improvement in the standard consumer space tbh, ps4s released in 2016 & the original CC in 2015”
Top themes
#Snow and Winter Performance#Wet and Dry Grip#Tread Wear and Longevity#Ride Comfort and Noise#CrossClimate 3 Sport Variant#North American Availability
Based on 132 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent | B · Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Terrain tire | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 31 | 82 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 640 A B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 4 | 4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent
85
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate 3
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 3 — better comfort, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score. Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 6 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin CrossClimate 3 scores 89 vs 72 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate 3 scores 85 vs 71 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate 3 scores 90 vs 78 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate 3 scores 91 vs 80 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate 3
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Dueler A/T Ascent or CrossClimate 3?
Which is better in the wet, Dueler A/T Ascent or CrossClimate 3?
Michelin CrossClimate 3, 84 vs 79 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Dueler A/T Ascent or CrossClimate 3?
Michelin CrossClimate 3, 85 vs 71 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Dueler A/T Ascent or CrossClimate 3?
Michelin CrossClimate 3, 91 vs 80 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Dueler A/T Ascent or CrossClimate 3?
Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 75 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Dueler A/T Ascent or CrossClimate 3?
Michelin CrossClimate 3, 89 vs 72 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Dueler A/T Ascent or CrossClimate 3?
Michelin CrossClimate 3, 83 vs 76 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology