Tests 75 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 152 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (noise)
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Michelin CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV — 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 2 + 4 road tests and 152 + 23 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate SUV leads, 76–74 Narrow edge
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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)
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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76
Dry
CrossClimate SUV +783Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests 78 88 Reviews found online 74 75 CrossClimate: 60% × 77.8 + 40% × 73.9 = 76
CrossClimate SUV: 60% × 87.5 + 40% × 75.3 = 83
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76
Wet
CrossClimate SUV +783Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests 75 85 Reviews found online 78 81 CrossClimate: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 78 = 76
CrossClimate SUV: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 80.5 = 83
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69
Snow
CrossClimate SUV +271Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests 71 69 Reviews found online 66 74 CrossClimate: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 65.6 = 69
CrossClimate SUV: 60% × 69.1 + 40% × 74 = 71
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74
Comfort
CrossClimate +470Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate SUV Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 76 71 CrossClimate: 40% × 70.5 (est.) + 60% × 76.3 = 74
CrossClimate SUV: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 71 = 70
No road tests of comfort for CrossClimate or CrossClimate SUV. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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69
Noise
CrossClimate SUV +372Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 71 76 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) CrossClimate: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
CrossClimate SUV: 60% × 76.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 72
No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate or CrossClimate SUV. 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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74
Treadwear
CrossClimate +965Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 74 ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 75 65 CrossClimate: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 74.8 = 74
CrossClimate SUV: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 65
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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73
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate +370Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate SUV Reviews found online 73 70 -
76
Efficiency
CrossClimate SUV +177Why this score
Source CrossClimate CrossClimate SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests 76 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate | Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
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| Relative Score | 74 | 76 |
| Dry | 76 | 83 |
| Wet | 76 | 83 |
| Snow | 69 | 71 |
| Comfort | 74 | 70 |
| Noise | 69 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 65 |
| Handling (owners) | 73 | 70 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 77 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
CrossClimate
76
/ 100
CrossClimate SUV
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 | CrossClimate SUV | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 90% #7/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 99% #4/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% #4/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #9/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #4/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 99% #6/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 91% #5/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 93% #8/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #2/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #3/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 91% #5/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #9/9 2018 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | #1/11 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | 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 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.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate | B · Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 33 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
76
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate SUV
Narrow edge: Michelin CrossClimate SUV — better dry, wet and noise. Pick the Michelin CrossClimate if treadwear and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate scores 74 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate SUV scores 83 vs 76 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate SUV scores 83 vs 76 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin CrossClimate scores 74 vs 70 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate SUV
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CrossClimate or CrossClimate SUV?
Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate or CrossClimate SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate SUV, 83 vs 76 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate or CrossClimate SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate SUV, 83 vs 76 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, CrossClimate or CrossClimate SUV?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 71 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, CrossClimate or CrossClimate SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate SUV, 72 vs 69 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate or CrossClimate SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate, 74 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, CrossClimate or CrossClimate SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate, 74 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate or CrossClimate SUV?
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 77 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