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Michelin CrossClimate 3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

11th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Michelin's CrossClimate 3 shows a split personality: outstanding, class-leading snow performance and strong efficiency/comfort, but only mid-pack to weak results in wet and dry performance versus leading all-season and summer rivals. Across five tests it averaged 5.2 overall with one Highly Recommended award, shining particularly in traction and control on snow while also delivering good rolling resistance and wear. However, multiple datasets reveal meaningful deficits in wet braking/handling and dry braking/handling, especially in the demanding 225/40 R18 comparisons.

Performance Strengths
  • Snow Performance Strong
    • 1st place snow traction/handling/circle in 2025 AutoBild (Test 1)
    • 1st place snow traction/handling/circle in 'VS Rivals' (Test 4)
    • 1st place across all four snow disciplines in 205/55 R16 (Test 5)
    • 2nd place snow braking in AutoBild (Test 1, +1.3% from best)
  • Efficiency & Wear/Comfort Moderate
    • Rolling resistance 4/17 (+4.1% from best) and abrasion 2/15 (+5.1%) in AutoBild (Test 1)
    • Rolling resistance 2/4 (+2.6%) in Test 4; 2/2 (+1.4%) in Test 5
    • Wear 3/15 (+6.6% from best) in AutoBild (Test 1)
    • Top subjective comfort/noise in Test 4 (10/10 each) and Test 5 (10/10)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight-line) Minor
    • Straight aquaplaning 3/4 (+4.2%) in Test 4
    • Straight aquaplaning 1/2 in Test 5
    • Straight aquaplaning 12/17 (+9%) in AutoBild (Test 1; mid-pack but acceptable)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • Wet braking 12/17 (+16.4%) and wet handling 16/17 (+9.8%) in AutoBild (Test 1)
    • Wet circle 16/17 (+13.2%) and curved aquaplaning 15/17 (+22.7%) in AutoBild (Test 1)
    • Wet braking/handling 4/4 (+10.1% / +4.6%) in Test 4
    • Wet braking 4/4 (+21.4%) and wet handling 4/4 (+12.6%) vs summer tyres in Test 3
    • Braking shootout wet 12/30 (+11.6%) in Test 2
  • Dry Braking and Handling Moderate
    • Dry braking 10/17 (+16.1%) and dry handling 11/17 (+3.4%) in AutoBild (Test 1)
    • Dry braking/handling 4/4 (+5.2% / +2.2%) in Test 4
    • Dry braking/handling 4/4 (+7.9% / +5.3%) vs summer tyres in Test 3
    • Braking shootout dry 11/30 (+6.3%) in Test 2
  • Curved Aquaplaning Moderate
    • Curved aquaplaning 15/17 (+22.7%) in AutoBild (Test 1)
    • Curved aquaplaning 4/4 (+12.9%) in Test 4
    • Curved aquaplaning 2/2 (+4.5%) in Test 5 (small field)
  • Value/Purchase Cost Minor
    • Value 11/15 (+55.1% from best) in AutoBild (Test 1)
Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

The Michelin CrossClimate 3 (standard version) stands out as the snow king of the test, capable of matching even dedicated winter tyres in cold conditions. This tyre combines exceptional winter per...
Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Circle, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Abrasion
Weak:
Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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11
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2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

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4
of 4
Michelin CrossClimate 3 & 3 Sport vs Pilot Sport 5 vs Primacy 5

2025
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

The Michelin CrossClimate 3 positioned itself as the comfort-oriented all-season option. It finished last in all four performance metrics, with the largest deficit being in wet handling, where it w...
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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3
of 4
Michelin CrossClimate 3 and 3 Sport VS Rivals Highly Rec.

2025
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

A mature, road-friendly all-season focused on daily confidence: strong dry and wet stopping, stable handling and refined manners. It gives you much of the Sport’s security without its edgy feel, ...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Snow Circle, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Fun, Snow Braking, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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1
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Michelin CrossClimate 3 and CrossClimate 3 Sport

2025

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