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Michelin CrossClimate SUV vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

CrossClimate+ leads, 77–74 Narrow edge

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Tire AMichelin

CrossClimate SUV

All Season

Tests 81 · 4 tests Owners 72 · 23 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)

Tire BMichelin

CrossClimate+

All Season

Tests 79 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2021 AZ 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.

  1. 81

    Dry

    CrossClimate+ +5
    86
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate SUVCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score)8692
    Reviews found online7476
  2. 82

    Wet

    CrossClimate SUV +2
    80
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate SUVCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score)8480
    Reviews found online7879
  3. 70

    Snow

    CrossClimate SUV +2
    68
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate SUVCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score)6965
    Reviews found online7272
  4. 70

    Comfort

    CrossClimate+ +3
    73
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate SUVCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score)–71
    Reviews found online7176
  5. 74

    Noise

    CrossClimate SUV +7
    67
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate SUVCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score)7563
    Reviews found online7172
  6. 65

    Treadwear

    CrossClimate+ +13
    78
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate SUVCrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score)–80
    Reviews found online6575
  7. 70

    Handling

    CrossClimate+ +3
    73
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate SUVCrossClimate+
    Reviews found online7073
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin CrossClimate SUVMichelin CrossClimate+
Relative Score 74 77
Dry 81 86
Wet 82 80
Snow 70 68
Comfort 70 73
Noise 74 67
Treadwear 65 78
Handling 70 73

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CrossClimate SUV

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.

DisciplineCategoryCrossClimate SUVCrossClimate+ΔHead-to-head
Price Cost 36% #11/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 76% #9/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test −39.9 Different tests
Dry Braking Dry 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 +10.0 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #4/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 100% #2/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test −0.9 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 91% #5/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 89% #6/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test +1.8 Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 100% #1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #1/11 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test #2/4 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 93% #8/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 +3.3 Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #3/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 95% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 +3.4 Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 94% #7/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 +3.6 Different tests
Straight Aqua Wet 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 95% #8/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test +5.4 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 +10.0 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #6/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 100% #1/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 −1.3 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A CrossClimate SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional all-weather traction, particularly in wet, cold, and light snow conditions.
  • High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise for most users.
  • Strong durability and longevity with minimal tread wear reported by many owners.

Cons

  • Reports of increased road noise or 'growling' as the tire ages.
  • Ride quality can feel overly firm or harsh on certain vehicle suspensions.
  • Some users noted a decline in wet-weather performance as the tire reaches the end of its life.
All owner themes in the CrossClimate SUV review

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.
All owner themes in the CrossClimate+ review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin CrossClimate SUV B · Michelin CrossClimate+
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available3363
Rim diameters16″ – 20″13″ – 19″

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin CrossClimate SUV

Michelin CrossClimate+

Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better treadwear, dry and comfort. Pick the Michelin CrossClimate SUV if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 65 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Michelin CrossClimate SUV scores 74 vs 67 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 81 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 73 vs 70 on comfort.

Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate SUV
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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.

77

Narrow edge

CrossClimate+

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