Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Nokian Seasonproof 2
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 12
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 21
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 finished ahead 6 times and the Seasonproof 2 once. The CrossClimate 3 stopped 7.1% shorter on snow; the Seasonproof 2 stopped 3.6% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Michelin CrossClimate 3 if you regularly face snow or want the more consistently balanced tyre across dry, snow, comfort and noise in these 2026 tests. Choose the Nokian Seasonproof 2 if wet braking and aquaplaning resistance are your priorities and you can accept weaker snow performance and the reported dry-dynamics sensitivity in some fitments.
Where the CrossClimate 3 is stronger
- Repeatedly strongest on snow, winning snow braking, traction and handling across Auto Bild 2026, Auto Bild Allrad 2026, Auto Zeitung 2026, Auto Express 2026, Tyre Reviews 2026/27 and Die Reifentester 2026.
- Consistently shorter dry braking than the Nokian in every shared test, typically by about 1 to 4%.
- Often scores well for day-to-day refinement, with comfort and noise advantages noted in Auto Bild 2026, Auto Bild Allrad 2026, Auto Zeitung 2026 and Die Reifentester 2026.
Where the Seasonproof 2 is stronger
- Consistently shorter wet braking than the Michelin in all seven shared comparisons, generally by about 1.5 to 6%.
- Frequently the quicker tyre for wet handling pace and wet circle grip, including standout wet handling and circle results in Auto Bild 2026 and Auto Bild Allrad 2026.
- Often strong for aquaplaning resistance, with clear wins in both straight and curved aquaplaning in Auto Express 2026, and leading curved aquaplaning by a big margin in Auto Bild Allrad 2026.
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 3 vs Seasonproof 2 at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 3 | Gap | Seasonproof 2 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 6 | 1 | |
| Dry15 measurements | 13 | The CrossClimate 3 stopped 2.4% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 1 |
| Wet31 measurements | 4 | The Seasonproof 2 stopped 3.6% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 27 |
| Snow23 measurements | 23 | The CrossClimate 3 stopped 7.1% shorter on snow (6 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort11 measurements | 9 | The CrossClimate 3 was 0.5 dB quieter (5 tests) | 1 |
| Value10 measurements | 7 | The CrossClimate 3 had 1.7% lower rolling resistance (6 tests) | 3 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The CrossClimate 3 by 0.4 | 9.1/10 |
| Owner rating12 and 21 reviews | 82% | The CrossClimate 3 by 2 points | 80% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 75% | Too close to call | 76% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +24.2% | The CrossClimate 3 was dearer in 6 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 84 | 44 sizes made in both | 60 |
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 7 tests in 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 3 | Field | Seasonproof 2 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 15 | P7 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tyre Braking Test - 30 Sets | P12 of 30 | P10 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 12 | P6 of 12 | |
| 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 10 | P7 of 10 | |
| 2026 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 8 | P5 of 8 | |
| The BEST All Season Tyres For 2026/27 | P8 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | P4 of 9 | P7 of 9 |
Performance profile
22 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 3
Seasonproof 2
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. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
CrossClimate 3
Seasonproof 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
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.
Where owners rate each higher
CrossClimate 3
Seasonproof 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12 reviews and the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
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.
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| 39 | 2.4% | 39.97 | 7-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74.56 | 0.9% | 75.29 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 105.6 | 1.6% | 104.1 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 42.32 | 3.6% | 40.82 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 79.21 | 3% | 76.99 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.4 | 3.5% | 79 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.33 | 3.3% | 12.9 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 84.09 | 1.7% | 85.57 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.77 | 8.9% | 3.03 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 25.42 | 7.1% | 27.42 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4.79 | 9.3% | 5.25 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,667 | 11.7% | 2,375 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.1 | 3.7% | 80.1 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 59.4 | 3.4% | 57.5 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.69 | 9.6% | 3.34 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 8.6% | scored | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.71 | 0.5 dB | 71.2 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 54,100 | 17.7% | 48,350 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.79 | 1.7% | 7.93 | 4-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 230 | 27.2% | 316 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.09 | 47.1% | 0.17 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 3 scores 9.5 and the Seasonproof 2 9.1 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 3 | Category | Seasonproof 2 | ||
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| 78 | Dry | 70 | ||
| 66 | Wet | 97 | ||
| 92 | Comfort | 62 | ||
| 78 | Value | 54 | ||
| 99 | Snow | 63 | ||
| - | Ice | 28 | ||
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
| CrossClimate 3 | Category | Seasonproof 2 | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 7.7 | ||
| 7.8 | Wet Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 7.7 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 7.8 | ||
| 8.9 | Wear | 8.3 | ||
| 9 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 6.8 | Ice Grip | 8.2 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12 reviews and the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Michelin CrossClimate 3
- 82%from 12 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 189,947 milesdriven by reviewers
Across nine reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 is widely praised as a highly capable all-season tyre with standout comfort, low noise, and strong real-world grip in dry and wet conditions. Drivers also report impressive longevity/wear, with several noting confident handling and reassuring performance in winter climates and light-to-moderate snow. The main recurring limitation is traction and predictability on ice (and at the limit in heavier snow), where it cannot consistently match a dedicated winter tyre and may feel a bit comfort-biased rather than sporty.
- High ride comfort
- Low road noise/quiet on most surfaces
- Strong wet-road performance (grip and aquaplaning resistance)
- Good all-season versatility across wide temperature ranges
- Ice grip is only moderate and trails dedicated winter tyres
- Not a sporty tyre (softer feel/less sharp than summer performance tyres)
- Can feel less secure at the limit in heavier snow conditions
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 12 CrossClimate 3 reviewsWho is reading this review it should know that they are bad in wet condition. I tought that beacause is Michelin they will be great but they are not. In dry they are good but in wet they are losing traction and understeer very easy. I don’t have a powerfull car, is only 120hp. I will not buy this tyres again. There are better choices than Michelin at least in the segment of all season
Nokian Seasonproof 2
- 80%from 21 reviews
- 76%would buy again
- 80,950 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Nokian Seasonproof 2 highly, most often praising its strong wet grip and reassuring all-round safety, alongside a quiet, comfortable ride. Snow traction is also frequently highlighted as impressively winter-like for an all-season tyre, with dry-road grip getting positive mentions too. A meaningful minority report mixed feelings about steering precision and stability at higher speeds, and around one in five owners mention fuel economy/rolling resistance not being as good as hoped.
- Strong wet grip and confidence in rain
- Low road noise (quiet motorway and around town)
- Comfortable, compliant ride quality
- Very capable traction in snow for an all-season tyre
- Steering feel can be a bit vague or not very direct
- Mixed stability at higher speeds (some report nervousness)
- Fuel economy/rolling resistance can be disappointing
Summarised by AI from 21 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 21 Seasonproof 2 reviewsAfter installing the Seasonproof 1 and being happy with it, I decided to put on the Seasonproof 2 and it has improved a lot... good performance in water, they provide safety and are very comfortable... they are not sports tyres, but in water they provide safety... I don't know how they perform in snow... silent just like the Seasonproof 1... happy ☺ so far good wear.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 84 sizes of the CrossClimate 3 and 60 of the Seasonproof 2, 44 of them made in both.
| Category | CrossClimate 3 | Seasonproof 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 84 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 60 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 44 sizes 195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17215/45 R17215/50 R17215/55 R17215/60 R17215/65 R17225/45 R17and 32 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | A83%B17% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B63%C37%A1% | B90%C10% |
| EU label noise | 71-75 dB B100% | 68-72 dB B69%A31% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 128 of 128 | 78 of 78 |
| On the market since | 2025 | - |
| Replaced | Michelin CrossClimate 2 (2020) | Nokian SeasonProof (2020) |
| Awards | Winner: Best All Season Tyres for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) | Winner: All-Season Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2025) Winner: All-Season Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2025) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 3 was the dearer tyre in 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 24.2% 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 Nokian Seasonproof 2 (4 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.
These two tyres have been compared directly in seven independent tests, all from 2026: Auto Bild's All Season Tyre Test, Auto Bild's 30-tyre all-season braking test, Auto Bild Allrad's SUV all-season test, Auto Zeitung's all-season test, Auto Express's all-season test, Tyre Reviews' “The BEST All Season Tyres For 2026/27”, and Die Reifentester's 225/40 R18 all-season test.
Across those shared tests the headline is clear. The Michelin CrossClimate 3 more often places higher overall and repeatedly leads on snow performance and dry braking, while the Nokian Seasonproof 2 is the more wet-focused tyre, especially for wet braking, wet handling pace and aquaplaning resistance.
In other words, it is a choice between a snow-biased all-season (Michelin) and a rain-biased all-season (Nokian), with the balance showing up very consistently from test to test.
Conclusion
Looking at the shared results, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 is the more consistently well-rounded tyre overall, finishing ahead of the Nokian Seasonproof 2 in six of the seven shared comparisons, including Auto Bild 2026 (4th vs 7th), Auto Bild Allrad 2026 (4th vs 6th), Auto Zeitung 2026 (4th vs 7th), Auto Express 2026 (2nd vs 5th), Tyre Reviews' 2026/27 test (8th vs 9th) and Die Reifentester 2026 (4th vs 7th). The one exception is Auto Bild's 2026 braking-only qualifier, where the Nokian's stronger wet braking lifts it slightly.
The pattern behind those placings is even clearer. On snow, Michelin has a repeatable advantage in every test that measured it, typically by mid to high single-digit percentages and sometimes more. For example, in Auto Bild Allrad's 2026 SUV test it is around 14% shorter in snow braking and about 16% stronger in traction, and Auto Express 2026 also has it winning all the snow disciplines. Michelin also keeps winning dry braking by small but regular margins, roughly 1 to 4% depending on the test.
Nokian's strength is the wet. It wins wet braking in all seven shared data sets, typically by about 1.5 to 6% (Auto Express 2026 is tight, Tyre Reviews' 2026/27 test is a bigger gap). It is also regularly quicker on wet handling and wet circle work, and it often has a meaningful aquaplaning advantage, particularly in Auto Express 2026 where it leads both straight and curved aquaplaning by a large margin. The big caveat is that Tyre Reviews' 2026/27 test notes unstable, slow responses in the dry and snow for the Nokian in that size and vehicle, suggesting a potential fitment sensitivity.
For drivers who see regular snow or want calmer everyday manners with strong comfort and noise scores, the CrossClimate 3's repeated snow dominance and generally strong subjective results make it the safer bet. For drivers whose main challenge is standing water and wet-road grip, and snow is only occasional, the Seasonproof 2's wet braking and aquaplaning edge is hard to ignore, provided you are happy with its weaker snow results and the mixed reports on dry behaviour.
CrossClimate 3 vs Seasonproof 2: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 3 or the Nokian Seasonproof 2 the better tyre?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 finished ahead 6 times and the Seasonproof 2 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 3 scores 9.5 and the Seasonproof 2 9.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 3 or the Seasonproof 2?
The Seasonproof 2 led 27 of the 31 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.6% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 3 led 13 of the 15 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.4% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 3 led 23 of the 23 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7.1% shorter on snow across 6 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 3 had 1.7% lower rolling resistance (6 tests). Owners rate wear 8.9/10 for the CrossClimate 3 and 8.3/10 for the Seasonproof 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The CrossClimate 3 was 0.5 dB quieter (5 tests). Owners rate comfort 9/10 for the CrossClimate 3 and 8.8/10 for the Seasonproof 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12 reviews and the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21. 75% of CrossClimate 3 owners would buy it again, against 76% for the Seasonproof 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 3 was the dearer tyre in 6 of them, by 24.2% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The CrossClimate 3 is made in 84 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Seasonproof 2 in 60 (15 to 20 inch). 44 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the CrossClimate 3 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Seasonproof 2 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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