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 Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — 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 + 2 road tests and 152 + 7 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate is ahead, 74–64
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Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 62 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 3 tests that measured dry braking for both, CrossClimate won 3 and Cinturato AllSeason won 0 (average 100% vs 92% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured dry handling for both, CrossClimate won 3 and Cinturato AllSeason won 0 (average 100% vs 98% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured wet braking for both, CrossClimate won 2 and Cinturato AllSeason won 1 (average 95% vs 93% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured wet handling for both, CrossClimate won 3 and Cinturato AllSeason won 0 (average 98% vs 97% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured snow braking for both, CrossClimate won 2 and Cinturato AllSeason won 1 (average 92% vs 90% of the best).
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76
Dry
CrossClimate +1660Why this score
Source CrossClimate Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests 78 62 Reviews found online 74 58 Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 100% 92% Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 100% 98% CrossClimate: 60% × 77.9 + 40% × 73.5 = 76
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 62 + 40% × 57.7 = 60
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76
Wet
CrossClimate +571Why this score
Source CrossClimate Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests 75 72 Reviews found online 78 70 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 96% 96% Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 95% 93% Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 98% 97% CrossClimate: 60% × 75.4 + 40% × 77.8 = 76
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 72.3 + 40% × 69.8 = 71
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69
Snow
CrossClimate +564Why this score
Source CrossClimate Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests 71 69 Reviews found online 65 56 Snow Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 92% 90% Snow Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 96% 96% CrossClimate: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 65.4 = 69
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 56.2 = 64
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73
Comfort
CrossClimate +865Why this score
Source CrossClimate Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 76 63 CrossClimate: 40% × 70.1 (est.) + 60% × 75.6 = 73
Cinturato AllSeason: 40% × 67.4 (est.) + 60% × 62.6 = 65
No road tests of comfort for CrossClimate. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Cinturato AllSeason. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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69
Noise
CrossClimate +366Why this score
Source CrossClimate Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 71 66 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 98% 98% CrossClimate: 60% × 70.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 69
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 65.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 66
No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate or Cinturato AllSeason. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): 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 +1262Why this score
Source CrossClimate Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 74 61 Reviews found online 75 63 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 91% 64% CrossClimate: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 74.9 = 74
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 61.3 + 40% × 62.5 = 62
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73
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate +1261Why this score
Source CrossClimate Cinturato AllSeason Reviews found online 73 61 -
76
Efficiency
CrossClimate +571Why this score
Source CrossClimate Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests 76 71 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 94% 89%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate | Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason |
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| Relative Score | 74 | 64 |
| Dry | 76 | 60 |
| Wet | 76 | 71 |
| Snow | 69 | 64 |
| Comfort | 73 | 65 |
| Noise | 69 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 62 |
| Handling (owners) | 73 | 61 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 71 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
CrossClimate
64
/ 100
Cinturato AllSeason
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.
In the overall rankings of 9 tests that ran both, Michelin CrossClimate finished ahead 9 times and Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | CrossClimate | Cinturato AllSeason | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% | 92% | +8.5 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 98% | +1.7 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 96% | −0.3 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% | 93% | +1.9 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 97% | +1.6 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 92% | 90% | +2.7 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% | 96% | +0.3 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 98% | +0.6 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 91% | 64% | +27.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 94% | 89% | +4.5 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #4/10 | #8/10 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Value | Cost | 65% | 62% | +2.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2017 All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/8 | #5/8 | – | 9–0 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
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 Cinturato AllSeason
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Reliable performance in light snow conditions
Cons
- Performance degradation in high ambient temperatures (above 25C)
- Slightly vague steering feedback on dry pavement compared to dedicated summer tires
- Potential for premature tread wear or structural deformation over time
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate | B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 8 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 19″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
64
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate — better dry, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate scores 76 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate scores 74 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate scores 73 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin CrossClimate scores 73 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is snow handling
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason won 2 of 3 shared snow handling tests.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
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CrossClimate or Cinturato AllSeason?
Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate or Cinturato AllSeason?
Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 71 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate or Cinturato AllSeason?
Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 60 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, CrossClimate or Cinturato AllSeason?
Michelin CrossClimate, 69 vs 64 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, CrossClimate or Cinturato AllSeason?
Michelin CrossClimate, 69 vs 66 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate or Cinturato AllSeason?
Michelin CrossClimate, 73 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, CrossClimate or Cinturato AllSeason?
Michelin CrossClimate, 74 vs 62 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate or Cinturato AllSeason?
Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 71 on our efficiency score.
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