Tests 79 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 4 in 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 (overall ranking)
Head-to-head
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Michelin CrossClimate+ vs Continental WinterContact TS 800 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ leads, 78–76 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 79 · 12 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 13 in 2012 European Tyre Test - 165/70 R14 (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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86
Dry
CrossClimate+ +1175Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 800 Professional tests (TWG score) 92 – Reviews found online 76 79 -
79
Wet
WinterContact TS 800 +180Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 800 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 – Reviews found online 79 84 -
68
Snow
WinterContact TS 800 +674Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 800 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 – Reviews found online 72 77 -
73
Comfort
WinterContact TS 800 +174Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 800 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 76 79 -
67
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 800 Professional tests (TWG score) 63 – Reviews found online 72 – -
78
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +771Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 800 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 – Reviews found online 75 75 -
73
Handling
WinterContact TS 800 +881Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 800 Reviews found online 73 81
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Continental WinterContact TS 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 76 |
| Dry | 86 | 75 |
| Wet | 79 | 80 |
| Snow | 68 | 74 |
| Comfort | 73 | 74 |
| Noise | 67 | – |
| Treadwear | 78 | 71 |
| Handling | 73 | 81 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
CrossClimate+
76
/ 100
WinterContact TS 800
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 | CrossClimate+ | WinterContact TS 800 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/4 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | #2/13 2012 European Tyre Test - 165/70 R14 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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.
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate+ | B · Continental WinterContact TS 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 63 | 6 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 19″ | 13″ – 15″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
76
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 800
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry and treadwear. Pick the Continental WinterContact TS 800 if handling and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 81 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 74 vs 68 on snow.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire B · Continental WinterContact TS 800
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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.