Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 66 · 41 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 7 in 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test (straight aqua)
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Vredestein Sprint Classic vs Michelin CrossClimate SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate SUV is ahead, 75–68
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Tests 81 · 4 tests Owners 72 · 23 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2018 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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65
Dry
CrossClimate SUV +1681Why this score
Source Sprint Classic CrossClimate SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 65 86 Reviews found online 66 74 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 100% -
73
Wet
CrossClimate SUV +982Why this score
Source Sprint Classic CrossClimate SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 78 84 Reviews found online 66 78 Wet Braking (% of best) 93% 100% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 96% -
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Snow
No comparison70Why this score
Source Sprint Classic CrossClimate SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online – 72 -
70
Comfort
Level70Why this score
Source Sprint Classic CrossClimate SUV Reviews found online 71 71 -
73
Noise
CrossClimate SUV +174Why this score
Source Sprint Classic CrossClimate SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 76 75 Reviews found online – 71 -
66
Treadwear
Sprint Classic +165Why this score
Source Sprint Classic CrossClimate SUV Reviews found online 66 65 -
65
Handling
CrossClimate SUV +570Why this score
Source Sprint Classic CrossClimate SUV Reviews found online 65 70
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Sprint Classic | Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 75 |
| Dry | 65 | 81 |
| Wet | 73 | 82 |
| Snow | – | 70 |
| Comfort | 70 | 70 |
| Noise | 73 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 65 |
| Handling | 65 | 70 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Sprint Classic
75
/ 100
CrossClimate SUV
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 | Sprint Classic | CrossClimate SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #6/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −5.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #6/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | −1.6 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 83% #5/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 86% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | −3.1 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #4/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −75.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #2/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | −1.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #4/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −7.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #4/7 · 2024 Classic Car Tyre Test | 96% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Sprint Classic
Pros
- Authentic period-correct appearance for vintage and classic vehicles
- Cost-effective alternative compared to premium classic competitors
- Good dry and wet grip, boosting driving confidence
Cons
- Reports of premature cracking on the inside sidewall after a few years of low-mileage use
- High-profile design makes them sensitive to tire pressures
- Vague steering feedback on the limit due to tall sidewalls
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 · Vredestein Sprint Classic | B · Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 33 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Vredestein Sprint Classic
75
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate SUV
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate SUV — better dry, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate SUV scores 81 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate SUV scores 82 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate SUV scores 70 vs 65 on handling.
Tire A · Vredestein Sprint Classic
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate SUV
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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.