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Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

All Season Passenger Car 12 shared tests
Michelin CrossClimate 2
TR Score
9.5/10
Owners say
80% · 173
Head to head 3-9 wins in 12 shared tests 2024-2026 · 6 publications
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
TR Score
9.6/10
Owners say
84% · 73

In the 12 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 9 times and the CrossClimate 2 3 times. The CrossClimate 2 lasted 16.7% longer in the wear tests; the Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 4.8% shorter in the wet.

Data updated

Which should you buy?

Choose the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 if you drive mostly on wet/dry roads (rainy climates, motorway use, spirited driving) and want the most modern all-round safety with standout wet braking and aquaplaning resistance. Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 2 if your all-season must genuinely cover frequent snow/ice and you also care about efficiency and mileage-accepting that wet grip is the trade-off that most often costs it overall victories.

Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger

  • Class-leading winter capability: repeatedly best for snow braking/handling and strong ice performance (e.g., snow braking wins 11/12 shared tests)
  • Low rolling resistance and strong efficiency focus across tests (often clear advantage, e.g., 2026 TUV RR 7.1 vs 9.0 kg/t)
  • Excellent longevity/low wear and low abrasion in several tests (notably large mileage advantage in some sizes)
Everything on the CrossClimate 2

Where the Cinturato All Season SF3 is stronger

  • Best-in-class wet safety: wins 12/12 wet braking results across shared tests, often by 3-8%
  • Stronger wet handling and aquaplaning resistance in most comparisons (frequent wins in straight/curved aquaplaning)
  • More dynamic, summer-like dry handling and typically shorter dry braking (dry braking wins 11/12; dry handling wins 8 categories)
Everything on the Cinturato All Season SF3

The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.

CrossClimate 2 vs Cinturato All Season SF3 at a glance

Category CrossClimate 2 Gap Cinturato All Season SF3
Shared tests won12 shared tests 3 9
Dry22 measurements 1 The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 1.9% shorter in the dry (12 tests) 21
Wet53 measurements 2 The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 4.8% shorter in the wet (12 tests) 48
Snow39 measurements 35 The CrossClimate 2 stopped 4.6% shorter on snow (11 tests) 4
Ice6 measurements 3 Level between the two. 3
Comfort11 measurements 6 4
Value19 measurements 17 The CrossClimate 2 lasted 16.7% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) 1
Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold 9.5/10 The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 0.1 9.6/10
Owner rating173 and 73 reviews 80% The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 4 points 84%
Would buy againshare of owners 73% The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 7 points 80%
Pricein the 8 tests that listed prices +11.3% The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 7 of 8 Cheaper
Sizes madeEU label registrations 116 63 sizes made in both 70

Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.

Head to head in 12 tests, 2024 to 2026

Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.

Test CrossClimate 2 Field Cinturato All Season SF3
2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 2026 · 185/65 R15 P2 of 16 P3 of 16
2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 TUV · 2026 · 205/55 R16 · VW Golf VIII 1.5TSI, Skoda Superb 1.5TSI P3 of 5 P4 of 5
2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals TUV · 2025 · 205/55 R16 P3 of 5 P1 of 5
2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 2025 · 225/45 R18 · BMW 3 Series P4 of 10 P1 of 10
2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test ADAC · 2025 · 225/45 R17 P5 of 16 P3 of 16
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test Auto Bild · 2025 · 245/45 R18 P2 of 9 P1 of 9
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 2024 · 245/45 R18 P6 of 10 P3 of 10
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 2024 · 225/50 R17 P3 of 15 P5 of 15
2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 2024 · 225/50 R17 P4 of 37 P2 of 37
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025 Tyre Reviews · 2024 · 235/35 R19 Tyre Reviews test P2 of 6 P1 of 6
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 2024 · 225/40 R18 P2 of 11 P1 of 11
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 Tyre Reviews · 2024 · 205/55 R16 Tyre Reviews test P4 of 7 P3 of 7

Performance profile

28 measurements from the 12 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.

Dry BrakingDry Handling (s)Dry Handling (km/h)Subj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet Braking - ConcreteWet Handling (s)Wet Handling (km/h)Subj. Wet HandlingWet CircleStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow TractionSnow HandlingSnow Handling (km/h)Subj. Snow HandlingSnow CircleSnow SlalomIce BrakingIce TractionSubj. ComfortNoiseWearRolling ResistanceFuel ConsumptionAbrasion (mg/km/t)

Where each is furthest ahead

CrossClimate 2

Cinturato All Season SF3

Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.

In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.

Every measurement, side by side

Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.

Measurement CrossClimate 2 Gap Cinturato All Season SF3 Wins
38.34 1.9% 37.61 1-11
75.09 1.3% 74.15 0-3
93.94 1.3% 95.1 0-5
scored 13.2% scored 0-2
43.1 4.8% 41.04 0-12
26.59 4.1% 25.51 0-1
52.08 4.6% 49.67 0-1
40.75 0.9% 40.4 1-1
94.8 4.2% 90.88 0-4
73.28 2.7% 75.28 0-5
scored 2.6% scored 0-1
13.88 2.6% 13.52 0-6
80.44 3.9% 83.6 1-9
2.71 8.5% 2.93 0-8
19.56 4.6% 20.46 11-0
5.22 2.6% 5.28 3-1
3,026 1% 3,015 4-3
83.27 4.2% 86.85 4-0
56.26 2.1% 55.14 5-0
scored 3.7% scored 2-0
2.19 5% 2.04 2-0
4.21 2.4% 4.11 4-0
13.33 1.8% 13.44 3-1
4.84 4.3% 4.63 0-2
scored 20.6% scored 0-2
71.82 0.4 dB 72.23 6-2
48,347 16.7% 41,643 4-0
7.26 9% 8 8-1
5.29 2.4% 5.42 2-0
50.5 13.7% 58.5 2-0
527 27.1% 723 1-0

Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.

Scores beyond the shared tests

On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.

Tyre Reviews Score by category
CrossClimate 2 Category Cinturato All Season SF3
95Dry 98
75Wet 99
82Comfort 77
84Value 51
94Snow 82
47Ice 60

Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.

What owners say

What owners rate
CrossClimate 2 Category Cinturato All Season SF3
8.6Dry Grip 8.9
7.9Wet Grip 9.1
7.6Road Feedback 8.4
7.5Handling 8.4
8.4Wear 7.8
8.3Comfort 7.9
8.4Snow Grip 8.6
7.5Ice Grip 7.8

Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

  • 80%from 173 reviews
  • 73%would buy again
  • 2,411,545 milesdriven by reviewers

Owners generally rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2 highly, most often praising its dependable all-weather grip with standout snow traction and strong dry and wet grip for an all-season tyre. Comfort is commonly reported as very good and a sizeable minority also find it quiet, though road noise is a recurring talking point with roughly one in eight owners complaining it can hum or rumble. The main consistent drawback is efficiency: around one in seven owners report noticeably worse fuel economy/EV range (rolling resistance). A smaller but meaningful group also criticise wet handling confidence, particularly when pushed, even though straight-line wet grip and aquaplaning resistance tend to be viewed positively.

  • Excellent snow traction and winter security
  • Strong dry grip and traction
  • Confident wet grip in everyday driving
  • Good ride comfort over longer distances
  • Noticeable hit to fuel economy/EV range (higher rolling resistance)
  • Wet handling can feel nervous or lack confidence when cornering/braking
  • Can be louder than expected on certain surfaces or at speed

Summarised by AI from 153 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.

After 2 hot summers the tires are dangerous on wet and cold,
That was actually very much appreciated since i drive them on a GR Yaris mostly on the weekends in the night on snowfall but normal use would be very very dangerous.

70% Toyota GR Yaris 205/50 R17 10,000 miles October 19, 2026
All 173 CrossClimate 2 reviews

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

  • 84%from 73 reviews
  • 80%would buy again
  • 578,592 milesdriven by reviewers

Most owners rate the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 highly, with the bulk of feedback praising its dependable wet and dry grip (mentioned by over half of reviewers) and an easy, confidence-inspiring feel for year-round use. Around a third of owners also highlight strong snow traction for an all-season tyre, alongside generally low road noise and good ride comfort. A small minority report vibration/balancing issues, while roughly one in six mention steering feel is a bit soft or less direct than sportier or summer-focused alternatives; aquaplaning feedback is more mixed.

  • Strong wet grip and reassuring confidence in the rain
  • High dry grip for an all-season tyre
  • Impressive snow traction for winter days
  • Generally low road noise, especially at cruising speeds
  • Vibration or balancing/run-out problems reported by some owners
  • Steering feel can be a bit soft or less direct than alternatives
  • Aquaplaning resistance gets mixed reports in standing water

Summarised by AI from 70 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.

Great tires! In autumn and winter conditions, I found them better than the Continental TS860 in mud and snow, but worse on ice.

In summer, compared with the Continental PremiumContact 6, they offered better aquaplaning resistance, but slightly worse wet grip and overall handling. Lateral stability was by far their weakest point compared with my old Conti.

These were my first all-season tires, a bit of a gamble for me, but overall, I would recommend them. After 40,000 km over two years, they are showing some wear, so I plan to replace them by 50,000 km to stay on the safe side. My original plan was to use them for 40,000–60,000 km and less than four years.

83% Ford Focus MK 2.5 205/55 R16 25,000 miles October 25, 2026
All 73 Cinturato All Season SF3 reviews

Sizes, EU label and lineage

From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 116 sizes of the CrossClimate 2 and 70 of the Cinturato All Season SF3, 63 of them made in both.

Category CrossClimate 2 Cinturato All Season SF3
Season All Season All Season
Sizes made 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch 70 sizes, 15 to 20 inch
Made in both 63 sizes 185/65 R15185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16and 51 more
EU label wet grip B81%C19% A95%B5%
EU label rolling resistance C55%B33%D11%A1% B64%C36%
EU label noise 69-73 dB B78%A22% 69-72 dB B95%A5%
Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes 176 of 176 73 of 73
On the market since 2020 -
Replaced Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 (2020)
Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 -
Awards Winner: Best All-Season Tyres (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2023) Winner: All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) Winner: All-Season Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) Recommended: Best All Season Tyres (DriverReviews, 2026/27)
Price in the shared tests The CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tyre in 7 of the 8 tests that listed prices, by 11.3% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable.

Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.

Previous generation: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 (12 shared tests)

Reading the results

Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.

Michelin's CrossClimate 2 has long been the benchmark “winter-leaning” premium all-season: a tyre that feels unusually close to a true winter tyre when temperatures drop, while still remaining competent in the dry. Pirelli's Cinturato All Season SF3 is the newer wave of all-season development-aiming for a more summer-like driving feel and, crucially, closing the gap (or moving ahead) in wet performance where many older all-season designs traditionally compromise.

Across 12 shared professional tests in multiple sizes-from small-car 185/65 R15 ADAC to sportier 225/40 R18 and SUV/camper fitments-the pattern is consistent: SF3 dominates wet and most dynamic metrics, while CrossClimate 2 repeatedly leads on snow/ice security and tends to be the efficiency/longevity specialist. The buying decision is therefore less about “which is good?” (both are) and more about which climate profile you actually live with day to day.

Conclusion

If your priority is wet-road safety and confident, precise handling the rest of the year, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the more complete modern all-season. It wins 9 of the 12 shared tests overall and is overwhelmingly ahead on wet metrics (12/12 wet braking wins, plus frequent wins in wet handling and aquaplaning). The performance gaps are often meaningful rather than marginal: for example in the 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car test, wet braking was 42.9 m vs 45.9 m (about 6.5% shorter), and in the 2025 TUV test wet handling was 82.0 s vs 87.8 s (about 6.6% quicker). This “wet-first” advantage aligns with multiple reports calling the SF3 the best wet tyre in the group and an exemplary compromise.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 remains the smart pick for drivers who regularly face real winter conditions (frequent snow, compacted snow, and cold-weather traction demands) and/or who value low running costs. It wins snow braking in 11/12 shared comparisons and repeatedly leads snow handling, with several tests describing it as the “snow king” and even surpassing winter-tyre references in some disciplines. On the ownership side, it often posts stronger rolling resistance and wear/abrasion results (e.g., 2024 AutoBild 225/50 R17 wear: 62,680 km vs 42,330 km), which can offset a higher purchase price over time.

Practical takeaway: SF3 is the better “90% wet/dry, 10% winter” all-season and the safer bet in rainy climates; CrossClimate 2 is the better “I actually need winter capability” all-season with a strong efficiency/mileage story, but you accept that wet grip is the consistent constraint keeping it from more test wins.

CrossClimate 2 vs Cinturato All Season SF3: your questions

Is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 or the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 the better tyre?

In the 12 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 9 times and the CrossClimate 2 3 times. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.

Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 2 or the Cinturato All Season SF3?

The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 48 of the 53 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.8% shorter in the wet across 12 tests.

Which is better in the dry?

The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 21 of the 22 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.9% shorter in the dry across 12 tests.

Which is better in snow?

The CrossClimate 2 led 35 of the 39 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.6% shorter on snow across 11 tests.

Which lasts longer and costs less to run?

The CrossClimate 2 lasted 16.7% longer in the wear tests (4 tests), had 9% lower rolling resistance (9 tests), used 2.4% less fuel (3 tests) and shed 13.7% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 7.8/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3.

Which is quieter and more comfortable?

Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 7.9/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3.

What do owners say?

Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. 73% of CrossClimate 2 owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Cinturato All Season SF3.

Which is more expensive?

In the 8 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tyre in 7 of them, by 11.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.

Are they available in the same sizes?

The CrossClimate 2 is made in 116 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Cinturato All Season SF3 in 70 (15 to 20 inch). 63 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the CrossClimate 2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Cinturato All Season SF3 A and B.

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Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.

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