Michelin CrossClimate 3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 99% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 86 · 3,258 reviews analysed Road tests 85 · 9 tests
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Michelin CrossClimate 3 has a Relative Score of 85 out of 100 among all-season tires. In 10 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for snow (99) and weakest for efficiency (80). 3,258 owner reviews rate it 86 out of 100. 75% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 3 wear tests: about 57,000 km (35,000 miles) on average, newest 2026.
- Strength: Snow 99 — 1st of 9 (2026 Die Reifentester All Season tire Test - 225/40 R18), 1st of 8 (2026 Auto Express All Season tire Test)
- Strength: Comfort 88 — 1st of 9 (2026 Die Reifentester All Season tire Test - 225/40 R18), 3rd of 15 (2026 Auto Bild All Season tire Test)
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.
By owner reviews
86/100From 3,258 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
85/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3,258 owner reviews found online.
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from drivers across various regions, lauded for its exceptional wet weather performance, impressive comfort, and refined low noise levels. Users appreciate its reliable all-season versatility, noting confidence in cold temperatures, rain, and occasional snow, making it a worthy successor to earlier iterations.
Pros
- Superior wet weather grip and braking performance
- Enhanced ride comfort and smoothing of road imperfections
- Low road noise levels and quiet operation
- Strong cold-weather and light-snow traction
- Durable wear and solid longevity
Cons
- Premium price point compared to competitors
- Softer sidewalls can reduce cornering precision or steering feel
- Tread pattern tends to pick up and hold small stones
- Initial tread depth out-of-the-box noted by some to be slightly shallow
Worth knowing
- Users running staggered setups on RWD electric hatchbacks (like the Honda e) reported excellent rear traction control in cold and slippery conditions.
- Owners of heavier tourers and vans (such as VW Transporter campers) highlighted the effective noise control and high-load stability.
- Drivers opting for non-XL variants noted a noticeable improvement in pothole absorption over stiffer OEM summer tires, though at a minor cost to high-speed cornering bite.
10 published test appearances (9 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2027 AvD All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
4th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow | 2nd of 12 | |
| Wet | 7th of 12 | |
| Dry | 3rd of 12 | |
| Economy | 7th of 12 |
Source: AvD
2026 Die Reifentester All Season tire Test - 225/40 R18 · 225/40 R18
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 9th of 9 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 9 |
Source: Die Reifentester
2026 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 8th of 8 |
Source: Auto Express
2026 Auto Zeitung All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 9th of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Value | 5th of 10 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 1st of 10 | |
| Abrasion | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season tire Test · 225/55 R18
4th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 12 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 12 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 12 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 12 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 3rd of 12 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 12 | |
| Snow Slalom | 1st of 12 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2026 All Season tire Braking Test - 30 Sets · 225/45 R17
12th of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 30 |
Source: Auto Bild
2026 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 15 | |
| Wet Circle | 11th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 15 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 3rd of 15 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 15 | |
| Value | 15th of 15 | |
| Wear | 11th of 15 | |
| Snow Slalom | 2nd of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 5th of 15 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 14th of 15 | |
| Wet Circle | 14th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 10th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 13th of 15 | |
| Noise | 5th of 15 | |
| Value | 11th of 15 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 2nd of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 15 | |
| Snow Circle | 1st of 15 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18
11th of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 30 |
Source: Auto Bild
Michelin CrossClimate 3 & 3 Sport vs Pilot Sport 5 vs Primacy 5 · 225/40 R18
4th of 4
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 4 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 4 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 4 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 4 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
Michelin CrossClimate 3 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B |
| EU label: energy | B in 63% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 71–75 dB |
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What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
Community opinion on the Michelin CrossClimate 3 is mixed, with drivers praising its excellent snow capabilities, longevity, and comfortable ride. However, many express disappointment over its compromised wet and dry performance compared to competitors, while widespread frustration surrounds limited sizing and its unavailability in the North American market.
From 97 threads and comments.
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