Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 72 · 152 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ leads, 77–73 Narrow edge
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Tests 80 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 9 in 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
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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75
Dry
CrossClimate+ +1085Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 77 91 Reviews found online 73 76 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 91% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 98% -
75
Wet
CrossClimate+ +580Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 75 81 Reviews found online 76 79 Wet Braking (% of best) 93% 87% Wet Handling (% of best) 96% 99% -
68
Snow
CrossClimate+ +169Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 71 68 Reviews found online 64 71 Snow Braking (% of best) 92% 94% Snow Handling (% of best) 96% 84% -
72
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +173Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 75 76 -
69
Noise
CrossClimate +267Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 71 64 Reviews found online – 72 -
72
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +678Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 73 80 Reviews found online 71 75 -
72
Handling
CrossClimate+ +173Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate+ Reviews found online 72 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
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| Relative Score | 73 | 77 |
| Dry | 75 | 85 |
| Wet | 75 | 80 |
| Snow | 68 | 69 |
| Comfort | 72 | 73 |
| Noise | 69 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 78 |
| Handling | 72 | 73 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
CrossClimate
77
/ 100
CrossClimate+
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 | CrossClimate+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 91% #2/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | +9.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 98% #7/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 93% #5/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | +6.9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #8/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 65% #8/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | 84% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −19.3 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 91% #4/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | 94% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −2.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/10 · 2016 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 20% #5/31 · 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test | +80.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 92% #6/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 94% #9/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −2.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #7/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | 84% #5/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | +12.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #3/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | 86% #9/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | +10.9 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #4/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | 0% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #4/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 87% #10/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | +5.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #4/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | −3.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
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.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 63 |
| Rim diameters | — | 13″ – 19″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
77
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 85 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 80 vs 75 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate
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.