Tests 82 · 4 tests Owners 73 · 23 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin CrossClimate SUV 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 4 + 2 road tests and 23 + 152 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate SUV leads, 76–74 Narrow edge
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Tests 75 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 152 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer 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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83
Dry
CrossClimate SUV +776Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 2 tests 88 78 Reviews found online 75 74 CrossClimate SUV: 60% × 87.5 + 40% × 75.3 = 83
CrossClimate: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 73.9 = 76
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83
Wet
CrossClimate SUV +776Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 2 tests 85 75 Reviews found online 81 78 CrossClimate SUV: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 80.5 = 83
CrossClimate: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 78 = 76
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71
Snow
CrossClimate SUV +269Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 2 tests 69 71 Reviews found online 74 66 CrossClimate SUV: 60% × 69.1 + 40% × 74 = 71
CrossClimate: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 65.6 = 69
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70
Comfort
CrossClimate +474Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 71 76 CrossClimate SUV: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 71 = 70
CrossClimate: 40% × 70.5 (est.) + 60% × 76.3 = 74
No road tests of comfort for CrossClimate SUV or CrossClimate. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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72
Noise
CrossClimate SUV +369Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests 76 71 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) CrossClimate SUV: 60% × 76.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 72
CrossClimate: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate SUV or CrossClimate. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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65
Treadwear
CrossClimate +974Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 65 75 CrossClimate SUV: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 65
CrossClimate: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 74.8 = 74
No road tests of treadwear for CrossClimate SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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70
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate +373Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV CrossClimate Reviews found online 70 73 -
77
Efficiency
CrossClimate SUV +176Why this score
Source CrossClimate SUV CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 2 tests 77 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate SUV | Michelin CrossClimate |
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| Relative Score | 76 | 74 |
| Dry | 83 | 76 |
| Wet | 83 | 76 |
| Snow | 71 | 69 |
| Comfort | 70 | 74 |
| Noise | 72 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 70 | 73 |
| Efficiency | 77 | 76 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
76
/ 100
CrossClimate SUV
74
/ 100
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.
| Discipline | Category | CrossClimate SUV | CrossClimate | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 99% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 90% #7/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 94% #4/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 87% #9/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #6/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 96% #4/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #8/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 91% #5/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #3/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 99% #2/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% #5/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/11 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | #9/9 2018 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | – | 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.
Tire B CrossClimate
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Reliable traction in light snow and cold conditions
Cons
- Tendency to pick up and retain small stones in the tread pattern
- Noticeable drop in performance as tread depth decreases
- Potential for reduced fuel economy compared to dedicated summer tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate SUV | B · Michelin CrossClimate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 33 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate SUV
74
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
Narrow edge: Michelin CrossClimate SUV — better dry, wet and noise. Pick the Michelin CrossClimate if treadwear and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate scores 74 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate SUV scores 83 vs 76 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate SUV scores 83 vs 76 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin CrossClimate scores 74 vs 70 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate SUV
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate
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CrossClimate SUV or CrossClimate?
Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate SUV or CrossClimate?
Michelin CrossClimate SUV, 83 vs 76 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate SUV or CrossClimate?
Michelin CrossClimate SUV, 83 vs 76 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, CrossClimate SUV or CrossClimate?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 69 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, CrossClimate SUV or CrossClimate?
Michelin CrossClimate SUV, 72 vs 69 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate SUV or CrossClimate?
Michelin CrossClimate, 74 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, CrossClimate SUV or CrossClimate?
Michelin CrossClimate, 74 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate SUV or CrossClimate?
Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 76 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.
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