All-season tire Updated November 2026

Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport review

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Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 99% of the all-season tires we score.

Owners 90 · 1,321 reviews analysed Road tests 81 · 5 tests

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Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport has a Relative Score of 85 out of 100 among all-season tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 5 times. Testers rate it best for dry (93) and weakest for treadwear (67). 1,321 owner reviews rate it 90 out of 100. 86% would buy it again.

Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 47,000 km (29,000 miles), newest 2025.

  • Strength: Dry 93 — 6th of 30 (2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test), 3rd of 9 (2026 Die Reifentester All Season tire Test - 225/40 R18)
  • Strength: Wet 88 — 2nd of 9 (2026 Die Reifentester All Season tire Test - 225/40 R18), 7th of 30 (2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test)
  • Strength: Efficiency 87 — 1st of 9 (2026 Die Reifentester All Season tire Test - 225/40 R18), 2nd of 15 (2025 AutoBild All Season tire Test)
Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz
#Cold and wet grip#Sporty handling feel#US market availability#Size availability issues#BMW star rating concerns

Owners rate it 9 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work
Relative score
0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests
0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews
0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

90/100

From 1,321 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 86%
Dry
Overall dry
92
Wet
Overall wet
93
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
85
Comfort
Overall comfort
88
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
88
Handling
Overall handling
91

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By road tests

81/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
93
Wet
88
Snow
82
Comfort
72
Noise
75
Treadwear
67
Efficiency
87

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1,321 owner reviews found online.

The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users who praise its exceptional wet and dry grip, sporty handling, and impressive refinement compared to previous models and dedicated summer tires. Many drivers note significant improvements in ride comfort and a reduction in cabin noise, making it a highly capable year-round option for various performance and passenger vehicles.

Pros

  • Outstanding grip and stability in both wet and dry conditions
  • Noticeable reduction in cabin noise and improved ride comfort
  • Sporty steering response with solid cornering and braking performance
  • Reliable capability in cold weather, rain, and occasional snow

Cons

  • High price point compared to competitors
  • Inadequate rim protection leaving wheels vulnerable to curb damage
  • Mixed feedback on initial efficiency and tread wear durability under aggressive driving

Worth knowing

  • EV and high-horsepower vehicle owners noted good power handling and traction, though some observed an initial trade-off in energy efficiency.
  • Drivers switching from factory run-flat tires reported a massive upgrade in ride comfort, reduced tramlining, and lower noise levels.

6 published test appearances (5 in the score)

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2026 AutoView All-Season tire Test · 255/45R19

1st of 4
Best: Dry Braking · 1st Weakest: Noise (tester's mark) · 3rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 4
Dry Braking1st of 4
Dry Handling1st of 4
Dry Handling (tester's mark)1st of 4
Comfort (tester's mark)1st of 4
Noise1st of 4
Noise (tester's mark)3rd of 4

Source: AutoView

2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test · 225/40 R18

3rd of 5
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Wet Handling · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 5
Wet Handling5th of 5
Wet Circle5th of 5
Dry Braking2nd of 5
Dry Handling4th of 5
Snow Braking1st of 5
Snow Traction2nd of 5
Snow Handling3rd of 5
Rolling Resistance1st of 5
Straight Aquaplaning4th of 5
Curved Aquaplaning4th of 5
Noise1st of 5
Snow Slalom3rd of 5

Source: Auto Bild

2026 Die Reifentester All Season tire Test - 225/40 R18 · 225/40 R18

3rd of 9
Best: Snow Traction · 1st Weakest: Noise (tester's mark) · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 9
Dry Braking3rd of 9
Snow Braking8th of 9
Snow Traction1st of 9
Rolling Resistance1st of 9
Straight Aquaplaning5th of 9
Curved Aquaplaning5th of 9
Dry Handling (tester's mark)5th of 9
Comfort (tester's mark)7th of 9
Wet Handling (tester's mark)5th of 9
Noise (tester's mark)9th of 9
Snow Handling (tester's mark)4th of 9

Source: Die Reifentester

2025 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/40 R18

3rd of 15
Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd Weakest: Wear · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 15
Wet Handling8th of 15
Wet Circle10th of 15
Dry Braking6th of 15
Dry Handling5th of 15
Snow Braking6th of 15
Snow Traction3rd of 15
Snow Handling4th of 15
Rolling Resistance2nd of 15
Straight Aquaplaning6th of 15
Curved Aquaplaning8th of 15
Noise6th of 15
Value15th of 15
Wear11th of 15
Abrasion6th of 15
Total Cost of Ownership12th of 15
Snow Circle4th of 15

Source: Auto Bild

2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18

6th of 30
Best: Dry Braking · 6th Weakest: Wet Braking · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 30
Dry Braking6th of 30

Source: Auto Bild

Michelin CrossClimate 3 & 3 Sport vs Pilot Sport 5 vs Primacy 5 · 225/40 R18

3rd of 4
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 4
Wet Handling3rd of 4
Dry Braking3rd of 4
Dry Handling3rd of 4

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

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What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

Community sentiment towards the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is largely positive, with users praising its impressive grip across cold, wet, dry, and light snow conditions while retaining a sporty summer-tire feel. However, discussions highlight challenges such as limited size availability, stretched appearance or fitment concerns on certain rims, lack of BMW star-marking approval, and its current unavailability in the US market.

Sentiment breakdown
Positive46%
Mixed4%
Negative26%
Neutral24%
Top themes
#Cold and wet grip#Sporty handling feel#US market availability#Size availability issues#BMW star rating concerns#Road noise perceptions#Visual fitment and width

From 50 threads and comments.

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