Best test result: #1 of 4 in 2026 AutoView All-Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
“I recently purchased a set of 799M alloys with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, with the intention of fitting a set of all season tyres to them. Last week I had fitted the rears in the standard 275/35 R19 Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sports and I'm, to say a little disappointed, nay worried by what has been supplied. I'll let the photos do the talking. So to say it looks stretched is an understatement, it really does look like they've been labelled incorrectly and the should be 235/35 R19's as the tread width is about 230mm. However, they have a slight rim protection so they are probably correct. I've contacted Michelin for some re-assurance and have replied quite quickly, stating, that they're not star marked, and to fit Alpine 5's instead! I'm not sure what else to do, I'm not confident that it can be resolved through Michelin. There are not many options for 275/35 R19 all season tyres, Goodyear Vector 4Season. Anyhoo, be warned”
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
Positive
Community sentiment toward the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is largely positive, with owners praising its cold, wet, and snow traction as well as low noise and ride comfort comparable to dedicated summer tires. Key concerns focus on limited size availability in staggered setups, narrow or stretched visual tread widths in specific fitments, and warranty implications of lacking BMW star-marking.
#Cold and wet traction#Winter and snow performance#Ride comfort and noise#Size availability and staggered setups#Narrow tread appearance#BMW star marking warranty
Based on 34 community posts
Tire B
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
Attribute
A · Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Category
All Season
Winter
Vehicle type
Passenger Car / Crossover
Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available
63
81
Rim diameters
18″ – 23″
16″ – 23″
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
84
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Too close to call: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 are within 2 points overall. Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is stronger on handling and dry. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is stronger on noise, treadwear and snow.
Pick tire BYou want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 87 vs 71 on noise.
Pick tire AYou enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scores 89 vs 82 on handling.
Pick tire BYou want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 79 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire AYou want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scores 90 vs 86 on dry.
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.