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Michelin Agilis CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — 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 3 + 13 road tests and 1,073 + 120 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Agilis CrossClimate 78, CrossClimate+ 79.

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Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
Tire AMichelin

Agilis CrossClimate

All Season

± 6

Tests 72 · 3 tests Owners 85 · 1,073 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2020 Commercial Van All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)

“We have the Agilis cross climates on our C-class 3.5t MH and have been utterly delighted with them. They’re quiet, really grippy and give a great ride. What’s not to like?”

Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire BMichelin

CrossClimate+

All Season

± 5

Tests 81 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 120 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (dry handling)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 79

    Dry

    CrossClimate+ +8
    87
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 13 tests7494
    Reviews found online8777

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 74.3 + 40% × 87.1 = 79

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 93.9 + 40% × 77.4 = 87

  2. 78

    Wet

    CrossClimate+ +3
    81
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 13 tests7181
    Reviews found online8881

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 71.1 + 40% × 87.8 = 78

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 80.8 + 40% × 81.1 = 81

  3. 78

    Snow

    Agilis CrossClimate +10
    68
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 9 tests7665
    Reviews found online8273

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 81.7 = 78

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 65.1 + 40% × 72.8 = 68

  4. 70

    Comfort

    CrossClimate+ +4
    74
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests5571
    Reviews found online8177

    Agilis CrossClimate: 40% × 54.7 + 60% × 81 = 70

    CrossClimate+: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 76.9 = 74

  5. 75

    Noise

    Agilis CrossClimate +8
    67
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 9 tests8268
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 75

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 67.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 67

    No owner ratings of noise for Agilis CrossClimate or CrossClimate+. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 78

    Treadwear

    CrossClimate+ +4
    82
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 73 (est.)83
    Reviews found online8580

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 73.1 (est.) + 40% × 85 = 78

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 79.7 = 82

    No road tests of treadwear for Agilis CrossClimate. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 81

    Handling (owners)

    Agilis CrossClimate +9
    72
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateCrossClimate+
    Reviews found online8172
  8. 71

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate+ +3
    74
    Why this score
    SourceAgilis CrossClimateCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 8 tests7174
Scores at a glance
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate+: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Agilis CrossClimateMichelin CrossClimate+
Relative Score 78 79
Dry 79 87
Wet 78 81
Snow 78 68
Comfort 70 74
Noise 75 67
Treadwear 78 82
Handling (owners) 81 72
Efficiency 71 74

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Agilis CrossClimate

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CrossClimate+

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.

DisciplineCategoryAgilis CrossClimateCrossClimate+ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #1/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #4/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 100% #2/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 97% #2/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 70% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 90% #2/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 95% #8/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 98% #2/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #6/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 100% #1/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 70% #5/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 60% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 98% #3/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 99% #2/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 95% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 95% #4/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 70% #4/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #1/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 100% #1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 90% #3/6 · promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test 89% #6/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #2/6 promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test #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 Agilis CrossClimate

Pros

  • Outstanding wet and winter weather traction
  • Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
  • Stiff sidewalls providing enhanced cornering stability and handling

Cons

  • Slightly higher road noise or low drone at certain speeds
  • Higher initial purchase price compared to standard options
  • A few reports of a minor decrease in fuel economy
All owner themes in the Agilis CrossClimate review

Tire B CrossClimate+

Pros

  • Strong snow and cold-weather traction for an all-season tyre, with many owners reporting winter-tyre-like confidence on snow, slush and hills, including on front-wheel-drive cars.
  • Excellent dry handling and steering response with precise, summer-tyre-like feel, along with generally very good wet grip and braking.
  • Long tread life: many reports of 30,000–55,000+ km or miles with low wear, including taxi and van use and 4-year/50,000-mile ownership.

Cons

  • Performance degradation with age: several owners report grip (wet and snow), noise and ride deteriorating after about 1–2 years, with hardening or cracking of the rubber in some cases.
  • Limitations on ice, packed snow and deep or steep snow, where some owners found them inferior to dedicated winter tyres or to rivals such as the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons.
  • Wet-weather concerns for some, including aquaplaning, being pulled around by standing water, and scary steering feel as the tyres aged.
All owner themes in the CrossClimate+ review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate is largely positive, with owners of vans, RVs, and heavy-duty trucks praising its wet and snow traction, quiet ride, and capability under heavy loads. However, discussions frequently highlight trade-offs such as faster tread wear compared to the Defender series and concerns regarding an NHTSA recall on certain C-metric sizes for snow traction marking non-compliance. Prospective buyers also note confusion regarding the differing directional C-metric and non-directional LT-metric designs.

r/Finland ·2024-10-16

“Lapland - Tyre Advice - Michelin Agilis Crossclimate Grateful for the knowledge/experience of the good people of r/Finland . I ordinarily use studded tyres for my van, but planning a roadtrip down to Germany/France over the new year (so can't fit these). I've no experience with friction tyres on snow/ice, but have Michelin Agilis Crossclimate [ . These have the 3PMSF marking so I understand are technically legal in Finland for winter, but I'm not sure about safety/performance in Lapland (route being: Tornio, to Sweden and then down via Denmark.) Good to hear people's views, or if you've experience with these types of tyres in this environment? UPDATE: Really appreciate the comments and views put forward on this. By the debate it seems I’m not alone in being not clear about winter performance of a tyre rated 3PMSF but not a “true” Nordic friction tyre. It does not make economic sense to buy new winter friction tyres for a road trip. So thinking about packing the Michelins, driving the studded tyre and getting them swapped/stored in Denmark or South Sweden and then swapping back on return. A pain in ass, a waste of space but the least risky approach. If anyone’s done similar let me know your experience.”

r/BoltEV ·5 upvotes ·2025-10-19

“Anyone tried Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tires on a Bolt? Following the info from I have picked up some used 15" Sonic wheels for winter use here in Maine. I can get Michelin Ice snow tires in an equivalent 15" size (to match the circumference of the stock tire/wheel) but not Cross Climate 2s. However, this Agilis is available in a near equivalent. It appears to be a heavier tire designed primarily for delivery vans Google AI suggests it has a slightly higher rolling resistance to the CC2s, which many report to have about a 10% hit on range - although any new tire will be less efficient than a well-worn one, so we should take that info with a grain of salt The Michelin Energy Saver tires are obviously more efficient, but also rated poor for use in snow. I'm a bit torn between "proper" snow tires and the Agilis, which I could run all year round One other factor is that smaller wheels tend to be more efficient - to a noticeable extent on EVs, so it just might be a wash as far as efficiency goes Read more”

r/Cartalk ·1 upvote ·2025-04-09

“Agilis Crossclimate vs Agilis LTX as a summer tire for a pickup? Daily driver Chevy 3/4 ton pickup. I've got a set of winter tires that I run from Nov-Mar but I need to replace my summer tires. Mediterranean climate, so dry summers. 99% of my driving is city/highway, maybe 1-5 days per year on dry dirt roads. I'd like to go with the crossclimate since they're about $200 cheaper for the set. I guess the Defender LTX just got rebranded Agilis LTX. I know the Defender LTX is a very popular light truck tire. Y'all think I can get away with the crossclimate and save a couple hundred bucks? Read more”

Top themes
#Heavy load capability#Winter and snow traction#Tread wear longevity#Defender LTX comparison#C-metric recall notice#Ride comfort and noise#Van and RV use

Based on 54 community posts

Tire B

Michelin CrossClimate+

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Agilis CrossClimate B · Michelin CrossClimate+
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typeVanPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available2263
Rim diameters15″ – 17″13″ – 19″
Sizes in common77

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate

Michelin CrossClimate+

Too close to call: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate and Michelin CrossClimate+ are within 2 points overall. Michelin Agilis CrossClimate is stronger on snow, handling and noise. Michelin CrossClimate+ is stronger on dry, comfort and treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 78 vs 68 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 81 vs 72 on handling.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 75 vs 67 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 87 vs 79 on dry.

Tire A · Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+

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Agilis CrossClimate or CrossClimate+?

Which is better in the wet, Agilis CrossClimate or CrossClimate+?

Michelin CrossClimate+, 81 vs 78 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Agilis CrossClimate or CrossClimate+?

Michelin CrossClimate+, 87 vs 79 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Agilis CrossClimate or CrossClimate+?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 78 vs 68 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Agilis CrossClimate or CrossClimate+?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 75 vs 67 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Agilis CrossClimate or CrossClimate+?

Michelin CrossClimate+, 74 vs 70 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Agilis CrossClimate or CrossClimate+?

Michelin CrossClimate+, 82 vs 78 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Agilis CrossClimate or CrossClimate+?

Michelin CrossClimate+, 74 vs 71 on our efficiency 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