Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 72 · 152 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2015 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Michelin CrossClimate vs Michelin Latitude Sport 3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate leads, 73–71 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 1,919 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 7 in 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“From 3 model you mention, only Alenza is designed for heavy vehicle/SUV, so longevity is better than other 2 for your Envoy even though the traction may not be the best. If you can find Pilot Sport 4 SUV, then it may be the best to replace Latitude Sport 3. I like Latitude Sport 3, the best in wet weather and great in dry, but it is true it is only 25000 miles lifetime.”
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 +273Why this score
Source CrossClimate Latitude Sport 3 Professional tests (TWG score) 77 – Reviews found online 73 76 -
75
Wet
Level75Why this score
Source CrossClimate Latitude Sport 3 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 76 77 -
68
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossClimate Latitude Sport 3 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 64 – -
72
Comfort
CrossClimate +468Why this score
Source CrossClimate Latitude Sport 3 Reviews found online 75 67 -
69
Noise
CrossClimate +168Why this score
Source CrossClimate Latitude Sport 3 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online – 70 -
72
Treadwear
CrossClimate +666Why this score
Source CrossClimate Latitude Sport 3 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 71 66 -
72
Handling
Latitude Sport 3 +274Why this score
Source CrossClimate Latitude Sport 3 Reviews found online 72 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate | Michelin Latitude Sport 3 |
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| Relative Score | 73 | 71 |
| Dry | 75 | 73 |
| Wet | 75 | 75 |
| Snow | 68 | – |
| Comfort | 72 | 68 |
| Noise | 69 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 66 |
| Handling | 72 | 74 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
CrossClimate
71
/ 100
Latitude Sport 3
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | Latitude Sport 3 | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/10 · 2015 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 25% #4/7 · 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test | +25.0 | 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 Latitude Sport 3
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry weather traction and braking performance
- Precise steering response and confident high-speed cornering stability
- Quiet, smooth ride quality that improves overall vehicle refinement
Cons
- High initial purchase price compared to alternative brands
- Increased road noise on coarse chip-seal or worn-out road surfaces
- Rapid tread wear reported on specific heavy or performance-oriented applications
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin CrossClimate
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Michelin Latitude Sport 3
Community opinion on the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 is mixed, with strong praise for dry traction, wet grip, and reduced road noise compared to OEM alternatives. However, users frequently criticize its relatively short tread life and limited cold-weather capability, with several noting crabbing or rough road droning. Many owners also debate replacing it with newer alternatives like the Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
audiworld.com
“Trying to decide which tire to change to. 255/45R20 Michelin Latitude Sport 3 was the OEM tire when I first bought the car new back in 2017. Lasted around 36k miles. Currently Using Bridgestone Alenza 001 and it's almost time for replacement. 43k miles on them. I'm deciding between Latitude Sport 3 101W AO and Pilot Sport 4s (105Y) XL. Price difference is about $50 dollars for the Pilot Sport 4s. Does anyone have experience with both these tires on the the Q5 2.0T FY model and how they perform? My driving style is not aggressive, but I do drive a bit fast.”
mbworld.org
“Are Michelin Latitude Sport 3 235/50R19 MO tires good on a GLB? I'm thinking of making the switch from Continental ProContact GX SSR 235/50ZR19 MOE tires that came on my 2022 GLB 35. The Continentals have somewhat sloppy handling, are too harsh over bumps and bounce too much for me over uneven pavement, particularly on the highway. Since the Michelins are summer tires and weigh about 2.5 pounds apiece less than the Continentals, I'm hoping the ride, responsiveness and handling will be better, plus I'm not concerned with Michelin's lower rated tread life. Going to 20" wheels aren't an option.”
rennlist.com
“Not a fan of the LS3 on my Cayenne. They came on the car when I bought it but will replace with Pilot Sport 4 SUV later this year. There are some stretches of road where the surface conditions change and I get a terrible droning noise in the cabin with the LS3. However, in my Cayman with PS4S in the same areas you can barely tell the road surface changed. The wear on both sets is about the same. 2016 Cayenne S e-Hybrid with 21" Latitude Sport 3 (295/35) 2014 Cayman with 20" Pilot Sport 4S (235-265/35)”
Top themes
#tread life longevity#wet and dry grip#road noise and comfort#cold weather crabbing#comparison to Pilot Sport#run-flat performance
Based on 37 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate | B · Michelin Latitude Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 23 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 20″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
71
/ 100
Michelin Latitude Sport 3
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate — better treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate scores 72 vs 66 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin CrossClimate scores 72 vs 68 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate
Tire B · Michelin Latitude Sport 3
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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.