The Michelin CrossClimate+ tires were introduced in 2015 as an all-season tire option for drivers. They have a tread pattern that is designed to provide good traction in a variety of weather conditions, including rain and light snow. The tread pattern features a combination of wide and narrow grooves that are designed to help evacuate water from the tire to improve wet traction, as well as a pattern of sipes (small slits) that are intended to increase the tire's grip on snow and ice. The tread pattern also includes large blocks and stabilizing ribs that are intended to improve stability and handling on dry roads. The tire compound used in the CrossClimate+ is designed to remain flexible in cold weather, which helps to improve traction on wet and slippery roads.
Road Test Results
In terms of road test performance, the CrossClimate+ tires ranked well in several categories. In the 2020 Auto Bild All Season tire test, they placed 4th out of 14 in the overall rankings, with strong showings in dry braking (1st out of 14) and dry handling (3rd out of 14). They were not as strong in the wet braking and wet handling categories, placing 8th and 4th out of 14, respectively. They also had mediocre results in the straight aquaplaning, snow braking, and snow handling categories, ranking 11th, 9th, and 6th out of 14, respectively. However, they performed well in the inside noise level and rolling resistance categories, coming in 4th and 3rd out of 14, respectively. They had a good showing in the wear category as well, ranking 3rd out of 14. In terms of price, the CrossClimate+ ranked 10th out of 14 in the Auto Bild test.
In the 2020 Sport Auto All Season tire test, the CrossClimate+ tires placed 2nd out of 7 in the overall rankings. They had strong performances in the wet braking and wet handling categories, ranking 2nd out of 7 in both. They also performed well in the dry braking and dry handling categories, ranking 3rd and 4th out of 7, respectively. However, they had weaker showings in the straight aquaplaning, snow braking, and snow handling categories, ranking 7th, 6th, and 3rd out of 7, respectively. They had a good performance in the inside noise level category, ranking 3rd out of 7. They had the best showing in the rolling resistance category, ranking 1st out of 7.
Successor
The Michelin CrossClimate+ tires have since been succeeded by the Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires, which were introduced in 2020. We have the CrossClimate 2 review of these tires on our website, please check it for more information.
Pros
- Good traction in dry conditions
- Good wet traction
- Good wear resistance
- Good stability and handling
- Good noise level and rolling resistance
Cons
- Mediocre snow and ice traction
- Mediocre straight aquaplaning performance
In this article, we use data collected from numerous daily driver reviews and professional automotive journalists' road tests. This guide shows computed data charts and information about CrossClimate+ performance in different road conditions.
CrossClimate+ scores:
Tire scores charts by drivers' reviews:
Overall:Tire scores charts by road tests:
Overall:Michelin CrossClimate+ test results:
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test
- Overall: 5th of 32
- Dry Braking: 1st of 32
- Wet Braking: 9th of 32
2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test
- Overall: 4th of 14
- Dry Braking: 1st of 14
- Dry Handling: 3rd of 14
- Wet Braking: 8th of 14
- Wet Handling: 4th of 14
- Straight Aquaplaning: 11th of 14
- Snow Braking: 9th of 14
- Snow Handling: 6th of 14
- Inside Noise level: 4th of 14
- Rolling Resistance: 4th of 14
- Price: 10th of 14
- Wear: 3rd of 14
2020 Sport Auto All Season tire Test
- Overall: 2nd of 7
- Dry Braking: 3rd of 7
- Dry Handling: 4th of 7
- Wet Braking: 2nd of 7
- Wet Handling: 2nd of 7
- Straight Aquaplaning: 7th of 7
- Snow Braking: 6th of 7
- Snow Handling: 3rd of 7
- Inside Noise level: 3rd of 7
- Rolling Resistance: 1st of 7
2020 tire Reviews All Season tire Test
- Overall: 5th of 9
- Dry Braking: 1st of 9
- Dry Handling: 1st of 9
- Subj. Dry Handling: 1st of 9
- Wet Braking: 6th of 9
- Wet Handling: 6th of 9
- Subj. Wet Handling: 1st of 9
- Straight Aquaplaning: 6th of 9
- Curved Aquaplaning: 8th of 9
- Snow Braking: 6th of 9
- Snow Handling: 5th of 9
- Subj. Snow Handling: 5th of 9
- Snow Traction: 5th of 9
- Inside Noise level: 7th of 9
- Subjective Comfort: 9th of 9
- Rolling Resistance: 6th of 9
- Price: 9th of 9
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test
- Overall: 5th of 11
- Dry Braking: 1st of 11
- Dry Handling: 4th of 11
- Wet Braking: 3rd of 11
- Wet Handling: 7th of 11
- Straight Aquaplaning: 7th of 11
- Snow Braking: 9th of 11
- Snow Handling: 8th of 11
- Snow Traction: 2nd of 11
- Inside Noise level: 3rd of 11
- Rolling Resistance: 5th of 11
- Price: 10th of 11
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview
- Overall: 2nd of 31
- Dry Braking: 3rd of 31
- Wet Braking: 4th of 31
2019 Auto Bild All Season tire Test
- Overall: 1st of 10
- Dry Braking: 3rd of 10
- Dry Handling: 1st of 10
- Wet Braking: 4th of 10
- Wet Handling: 3rd of 10
- Straight Aquaplaning: 9th of 10
- Snow Braking: 5th of 10
- Snow Handling: 5th of 10
- Inside Noise level: 10th of 10
- Rolling Resistance: 4th of 10
- Price: 4th of 10
- Wear: 1st of 10
2019 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test
- Overall: 7th of 10
- Dry Braking: 8th of 10
- Dry Handling: 6th of 10
- Wet Braking: 1st of 10
- Wet Handling: 7th of 10
- Straight Aquaplaning: 9th of 10
- Inside Noise level: 10th of 10
- Rolling Resistance: 4th of 10
- Price: 10th of 10
2019 Summer and All Season tire Test
- Overall: 7th of 17
- Dry Braking: 3rd of 17
- Dry Handling: 1st of 17
- Wet Braking: 9th of 17
- Wet Handling: 13th of 17
- Inside Noise level: 2nd of 17
2019 Swedish Summer tire Test
- Overall: 11th of 13
- Dry Braking: 12th of 13
- Subj. Dry Handling: 10th of 13
- Wet Braking: 8th of 13
- Subj. Wet Handling: 12th of 13
- Straight Aquaplaning: 5th of 13
2020 ADAC SUV All Season tire Test
- Overall: 3rd of 7
- Dry Braking: 1st of 7
- Dry Handling: 1st of 7
- Subj. Dry Handling: 1st of 7
- Wet Braking: 3rd of 7
- Wet Handling: 3rd of 7
- Side G-Force on Wet surface: 3rd of 7
- Straight Aquaplaning: 3rd of 7
- Curved Aquaplaning: 3rd of 7
- Snow Braking: 3rd of 7
- Snow Handling: 3rd of 7
- Snow Traction: 3rd of 7
- Ice Braking: 1st of 7
- Ice Handling: 1st of 7
- Inside Noise level: 4th of 7
- Rolling Resistance: 3rd of 7
- Wear: 1st of 7
2019 ADAC Summer tire Test - 185/65 R15
- Overall: 3rd of 16
- Dry Braking: 7th of 16
- Dry Handling: 7th of 16
- Subj. Dry Handling: 7th of 16
- Wet Braking: 3rd of 16
- Wet Handling: 3rd of 16
- Side G-Force on Wet surface: 3rd of 16
- Straight Aquaplaning: 3rd of 16
- Curved Aquaplaning: 3rd of 16
- Inside Noise level: 4th of 16
- Rolling Resistance: 7th of 16
- Wear: 1st of 16
2019 ACE GTU All Season tire Test
- Overall: 6th of 8
- Dry Braking: 1st of 8
- Dry Handling: 1st of 8
- Subj. Dry Handling: 1st of 8
- Wet Braking: 5th of 8
- Wet Handling: 5th of 8
- Side G-Force on Wet surface: 5th of 8
- Straight Aquaplaning: 5th of 8
- Curved Aquaplaning: 5th of 8
- Snow Braking: 6th of 8
- Snow Handling: 6th of 8
- Snow Traction: 6th of 8
- Inside Noise level: 1st of 8
- Rolling Resistance: 2nd of 8
2018 ACE All Season and Winter tire Test
- Overall: 10th of 12
- Dry Braking: 1st of 12
- Dry Handling: 1st of 12
- Subj. Dry Handling: 1st of 12
- Wet Braking: 9th of 12
- Wet Handling: 9th of 12
- Side G-Force on Wet surface: 9th of 12
- Straight Aquaplaning: 9th of 12
- Curved Aquaplaning: 9th of 12
- Snow Braking: 11th of 12
- Snow Handling: 11th of 12
- Snow Traction: 11th of 12
- Inside Noise level: 5th of 12
- Rolling Resistance: 2nd of 12