Tests – · none yet Owners 79 · 12 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 13 in 2012 European Tyre Test - 165/70 R14 (overall ranking)
Head-to-head
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Continental WinterContact TS 800 vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ leads, 78–76 Narrow edge
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Tests 79 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 4 in 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 (overall ranking)
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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75
Dry
CrossClimate+ +1186Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 92 Reviews found online 79 76 -
80
Wet
WinterContact TS 800 +179Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 84 79 -
74
Snow
WinterContact TS 800 +668Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 77 72 -
74
Comfort
WinterContact TS 800 +173Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 79 76 -
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Noise
No comparison67Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 63 Reviews found online – 72 -
71
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +778Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online 75 75 -
81
Handling
WinterContact TS 800 +873Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 CrossClimate+ Reviews found online 81 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 800 | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 78 |
| Dry | 75 | 86 |
| Wet | 80 | 79 |
| Snow | 74 | 68 |
| Comfort | 74 | 73 |
| Noise | – | 67 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 78 |
| Handling | 81 | 73 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
WinterContact TS 800
78
/ 100
CrossClimate+
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 | WinterContact TS 800 | CrossClimate+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/13 2012 European Tyre Test - 165/70 R14 | #2/4 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterContact TS 800
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep, fresh, and compressed snow
- Reliable braking and handling performance on wet and icy surfaces
- Impressive tread longevity even under varied driving conditions
Cons
- Increased road noise compared to some summer tire models
- Reduced handling precision and performance when temperatures exceed 10°C
- Soft compound can feel less stable during aggressive dry-weather driving
Tire B CrossClimate+
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
- Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
Cons
- Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
- Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 800 | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 6 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 15″ | 13″ – 19″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 800
78
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry and treadwear. Pick the Continental WinterContact TS 800 if handling and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 81 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 74 vs 68 on snow.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 800
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+
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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.