Tests 79 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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Michelin CrossClimate+ vs Continental WinterContact TS 860 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: CrossClimate+ and WinterContact TS 860 are level at 77.
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Tests 78 · 7 tests Owners 76 · 49 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test (noise)
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+ +1076Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 860 Professional tests (TWG score) 92 74 Reviews found online 76 78 Dry Braking (% of best) 90% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
80
Wet
WinterContact TS 860 +686Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 860 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 88 Reviews found online 79 83 Wet Braking (% of best) 100% 94% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 98% -
68
Snow
WinterContact TS 860 +775Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 860 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 78 Reviews found online 72 71 Snow Braking (% of best) 84% 99% Snow Handling (% of best) 84% 99% Snow Traction (% of best) 90% 84% -
73
Comfort
WinterContact TS 860 +477Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 860 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 77 Reviews found online 76 76 -
67
Noise
WinterContact TS 860 +673Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 860 Professional tests (TWG score) 63 78 Reviews found online 72 – -
78
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +672Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 860 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 72 Reviews found online 75 71 -
73
Handling
WinterContact TS 860 +679Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ WinterContact TS 860 Reviews found online 73 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 77 |
| Dry | 86 | 76 |
| Wet | 80 | 86 |
| Snow | 68 | 75 |
| Comfort | 73 | 77 |
| Noise | 67 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 72 |
| Handling | 73 | 79 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
CrossClimate+
77
/ 100
WinterContact TS 860
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | CrossClimate+ | WinterContact TS 860 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | 100% #2/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | −9.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 99% #8/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 91% #8/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +9.2 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 100% #4/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | 93% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +6.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 76% #9/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 60% #11/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +16.2 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 75% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 70% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | +4.8 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 65% #6/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +34.8 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/27 · 2018 27 All Season Tyre Shootout | 50% #2/2 · All Season vs Winter vs Nordic vs Studded Tyres | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 84% #5/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | 99% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | −15.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 84% #5/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 99% #9/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | −14.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | 84% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +6.2 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 86% #9/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | −14.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | 80% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 70% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | 60% #7/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 60% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | 80% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | −20.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0% #6/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 94% #2/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +6.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #6/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | −0.2 | 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 860
Pros
- Exceptional grip and safety in wet and slushy conditions
- Outstanding performance on snow, providing high levels of confidence
- Remarkably low noise levels and high ride comfort
Cons
- Performance degradation noted by some users after 3-4 seasons
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a slight loss of steering precision or 'wobble' in tight corners
- Tread pattern prone to picking up and throwing stones/sand
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate+ | B · Continental WinterContact TS 860 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 63 | 47 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 19″ | 13″ – 17″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
77
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Too close to call: Michelin CrossClimate+ and Continental WinterContact TS 860 are within 2 points overall. Michelin CrossClimate+ is stronger on dry and treadwear. Continental WinterContact TS 860 is stronger on snow, wet and noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 76 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Continental WinterContact TS 860 scores 75 vs 68 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental WinterContact TS 860 scores 86 vs 80 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire B · Continental WinterContact TS 860
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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.