Dunlop All Season 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
- 70% · 7
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 24
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport finished ahead 2 times and the All Season 2 not once. The CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped 8.7% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport if you prioritize safety margins and sporty all-season performance-especially shorter wet/dry braking and stronger aquaplaning resistance. Choose the Dunlop All Season 2 if your priority is maximizing mileage and minimizing cost per kilometer, and you're willing to trade some wet/dry performance headroom for class-leading durability and value.
Where the All Season 2 is stronger
- Outstanding wear/longevity (68,600 km vs 46,550 km; ~47% higher in AutoBild)
- Significantly better value/cost per distance (5.54 vs 12.03 price/1000 in AutoBild)
- Slight edge in wet handling and some winter handling metrics (wet handling 71.7 vs 71.4 km/h; snow handling 53.5 vs 53.3 km/h)
Where the CrossClimate 3 Sport is stronger
- Clearly shorter braking distances in both dry and wet across both shared tests (38.8 m dry; 47.3 m wet)
- Better hydroplaning resistance (straight aqua 73.0 vs 69.4 km/h; curved aquaplaning 2.79 vs 2.74 m/s²)
- Stronger overall driving dynamics and high ranking in the group test (3/17 vs 12/17 in AutoBild)
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.
All Season 2 vs CrossClimate 3 Sport at a glance
| Category | All Season 2 | Gap | CrossClimate 3 Sport |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 0 | 2 | |
| Dry3 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped 8.7% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 3 |
| Wet6 measurements | 1 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped 4% shorter in the wet (2 tests) | 5 |
| Snow4 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Comfort1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Value3 measurements | 2 | 1 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.7/10 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 0.9 | 9.6/10 |
| Owner rating7 and 24 reviews | 70% | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 16 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 43% | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 43 points | 86% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 99 | 16 sizes made in both | 63 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire 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 2 tests in 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | All Season 2 | Field | CrossClimate 3 Sport |
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| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P12 of 15 | P3 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P15 of 30 | P6 of 30 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
All Season 2
CrossClimate 3 Sport
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft 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.
Where each scores higher
All Season 2
CrossClimate 3 Sport
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
All Season 2
Not ahead in any category
CrossClimate 3 Sport
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the All Season 2 70% from 7 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24. 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 tires 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 | All Season 2 | Gap | CrossClimate 3 Sport | Wins | ||||||||
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| 139 | 8.7% | 127 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 61.6 | 1.4% | 62.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 162 | 4% | 155 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 44.6 | 0.4% | 44.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 12.36 | 0.8% | 12.26 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 43.1 | 5.2% | 45.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 9 | 1.8% | 9.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 78 | 2.9% | 80 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 659 | 0.5% | 662 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 33.2 | 0.4% | 33.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 11.8 | 3.3% | 12.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 73.4 | 0.7 dB | 72.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 42,626 | 47.4% | 28,925 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 7.6 | 2.8% | 7.39 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 768 | 15.8% | 912 | 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 tires 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 Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the All Season 2 scores 8.7 and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 9.6 out of 10.
| All Season 2 | Category | CrossClimate 3 Sport | ||
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| 43 | Dry | 100 | ||
| 72 | Wet | 59 | ||
| 46 | Comfort | 23 | ||
| 94 | Value | - | ||
| 90 | Snow | 100 | ||
| 79 | Ice | - | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| All Season 2 | Category | CrossClimate 3 Sport | ||
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| 7.4 | Dry Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 7.8 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.7 | Road Feedback | 8.7 | ||
| 5.3 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 7.4 | Wear | 8.8 | ||
| 8 | Comfort | 9.2 | ||
| 8 | Snow Grip | 9.4 | ||
| 8 | Ice Grip | 9.4 | ||
Owners rate the All Season 2 70% from 7 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Dunlop All Season 2
- 70%from 7 reviews
- 43%would buy again
- 47,065 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers' feedback on the Dunlop All Season 2 is mixed but generally favorable, with the highest-scoring reviews strongly praising confident all-season traction-especially in wet and colder conditions-and good real-world mileage. Several users also describe it as good value and secure in everyday driving. A smaller but recurring set of comments mentions noticeable noise/squeal and less satisfying handling/understeer on warmer, dry roads; one very low score reports poor sidewall durability but this is not widely echoed.
- Strong grip/traction in wet and cold conditions
- Good all-season versatility (including light snow capability)
- Good tread life/mileage when maintained
- Good value for money
- Noticeable road noise/squeaking
- Less precise handling on warm/dry roads (can feel like understeer)
Summarised by AI from 7 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 7 All Season 2 reviewsFrom my experience tire is very good in cold, wet and damp condition. On dry and warmer asphalt not so great at handling.
Wear is expetional, they wear very little.
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
- 86%from 24 reviews
- 86%would buy again
- 88,237 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport very highly overall (86.1% average; 18 of 20 positive), most consistently praising how quiet and comfortable it is while still delivering strong, predictable grip in both the dry and the wet. Around half of reviewers mention the low road noise and smooth ride, and many also highlight confident dry performance and wet traction that feels close to a summer UHP tire for everyday driving. Downsides are less common, but around one in seven owners raise faster-than-expected wear, and around one in ten criticise the lack of rim protection.
- Quiet on the road, even at speed
- Smooth, comfortable ride
- Strong, predictable dry grip
- Confident wet grip and traction
- Faster-than-expected tread wear for some owners
- Little to no rim protection / exposed rims
- Steering feel not as sharp for everyone
Summarised by AI from 20 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 24 CrossClimate 3 Sport reviewsFitted on my Golf 7.5 GTI Performance as a replacement for a winter tire (Zagreb, Croatia - there hasn't been much snow in a couple of years, only wet conditions).
So far so good - only down side for now is noise. They are louder than most of the tires I have driven on. Speaking as someone who has Bridgestone Potenza Evo Sport summer time.
Feedback on the steering wheel is good, sharp.Looks good on the car with their sporty side wall.
I will get back on this review after this winter and some snow potential.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 99 sizes of the All Season 2 and 63 of the CrossClimate 3 Sport, 16 of them made in both.
| Category | All Season 2 | CrossClimate 3 Sport |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 99 sizes, 13 to 21 inch | 63 sizes, 18 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 16 sizes 225/40 R18235/40 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/40 R18225/40 R19235/35 R19245/40 R19245/45 R19255/35 R19255/40 R19245/40 R20and 4 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B51%C46%D2%A1% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C68%B30%D2% | B78%C22% |
| EU label noise | 70-72 dB B100% | 72-75 dB B81%A19% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 175 of 175 | 63 of 63 |
| On the market since | 2023 | 2025 |
| Awards | - | Winner: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) |
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.
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.
This is a classic “dynamics vs. durability” all-season matchup, but with an extra twist: the tires target different buyers. The Dunlop All Season 2 is positioned as a premium-touring all-season aimed at long life and everyday usability, while the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is an ultra-high-performance all-season designed to feel sharper and safer at higher speeds and in tougher conditions.
Across the two shared 225/40 R18 tests (including AutoBild's 2025 all-season group test), the Michelin consistently ranks far higher overall (3rd/17 vs 12th/17) and dominates the safety-critical braking metrics. The Dunlop, however, counters with a major cost-per-kilometer advantage and “endurance champion” wear numbers that materially change the ownership equation for high-mileage drivers.
Conclusion
On outright performance, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is clearly the stronger tire in this head-to-head. It stops shorter in both dry and wet in both shared tests (dry braking: 38.8 m vs 42.5 m, an 8.7% advantage; wet braking: 47.3 m vs 49.3 m, ~4% advantage) and it also leads the Dunlop in key wet-safety margins like straight aquaplaning (73.0 km/h vs 69.4 km/h). Those are meaningful gaps with real-world implications: more emergency stopping margin and more stability when water depth rises.
The Dunlop All Season 2's case is value and longevity. AutoBild's measured wear shows a very large mileage advantage (68,600 km vs 46,550 km, +47%), paired with a far better value metric (5.54 vs 12.03 price/1000). In practice, that means the Dunlop can be the smarter choice for drivers who rack up kilometers, drive calmly, and prioritize running costs-accepting that it gives away dry sharpness and wet-aquaplaning headroom.
The practical takeaway: Michelin is the confident choice when you want the most capable, sporty all-season behavior and shorter braking distances; Dunlop is the rational choice when total cost of ownership and tread life outweigh the last word in wet and dry performance.
All Season 2 vs CrossClimate 3 Sport: your questions
Is the Dunlop All Season 2 or the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport finished ahead 2 times and the All Season 2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the All Season 2 scores 8.7 and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 9.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the All Season 2 or the CrossClimate 3 Sport?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 5 of the 6 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 3 of the 3 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.7% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
Across the shared tests the snow measurements are split 2-2 between the All Season 2 and the CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the All Season 2 and 9.2/10 for the CrossClimate 3 Sport.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the All Season 2 70% from 7 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24. 43% of All Season 2 owners would buy it again, against 86% for the CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The All Season 2 is made in 99 sizes (13 to 21 inch) and the CrossClimate 3 Sport in 63 (18 to 23 inch). 16 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the All Season 2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate 3 Sport A and B.
Which is the newer tire?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the All Season 2 in 2023.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires 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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