Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Nokian Seasonproof 2
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 24
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 21
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport finished ahead 2 times and the Seasonproof 2 not once. The CrossClimate 3 Sport had 8.3% lower rolling resistance; the Seasonproof 2 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 1.5% higher speed.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport if you drive enthusiastically, want more precise steering and shorter dry stops, need credible snow traction, or care about efficiency; it's the better all-rounder in these tests. Choose the Nokian Seasonproof 2 primarily for rain-heavy regions with minimal snow, where straight-line aquaplaning resistance and touring refinement matter more than dry-limit handling or winter traction.
Where the CrossClimate 3 Sport is stronger
- Stronger dry safety and control: shorter dry braking in both tests (36.4-38.1 m vs 37.9-39.7 m) and higher subjective dry handling scores
- Meaningfully better winter traction: best-in-test snow traction in Die Reifentester (2323 N) and quicker snow traction time (4.00 s vs 4.46 s)
- Lower rolling resistance in both tests (7.56-7.71 kg/t vs 8.29-8.37 kg/t), improving efficiency and potentially wear-related running costs
Where the Seasonproof 2 is stronger
- Excellent wet capability in key areas: fastest wet handling lap in the 11-tire test and strong subjective wet scores
- Best straight aquaplaning resistance in both tests (87.14 and 86.9 km/h), a real advantage in heavy rain and standing water
- Competitive wet braking, including the best result in one test (30.3 m vs 30.5 m) and near-front performance elsewhere
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 Sport vs Seasonproof 2 at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 3 Sport | Gap | Seasonproof 2 |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 2 | 0 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 5 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped 4% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 0 |
| Wet10 measurements | 5 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport held 1.2% more grip in curved aquaplaning (2 tests) | 4 |
| Snow7 measurements | 6 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped 1.9% shorter on snow (2 tests) | 1 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 1 | 3 | |
| Value2 measurements | 2 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport had 8.3% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 0 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.6/10 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 0.5 | 9.1/10 |
| Owner rating24 and 21 reviews | 86% | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 6 points | 80% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 86% | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 10 points | 76% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +23.3% | The CrossClimate 3 Sport was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 63 | 8 sizes made in both | 60 |
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 2026
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 | CrossClimate 3 Sport | Field | Seasonproof 2 |
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| The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 | P2 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 | P3 of 9 | P7 of 9 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 3 Sport
Seasonproof 2
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 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
CrossClimate 3 Sport
Seasonproof 2
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
CrossClimate 3 Sport
Seasonproof 2
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24 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 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 | CrossClimate 3 Sport | Gap | Seasonproof 2 | Wins | ||||||||
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| 122 | 4% | 127 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 94.15 | 2% | 96.11 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 102 | 0.5% | 103 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 68.76 | 2.8% | 66.84 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 6.6% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 14.01 | 1.1% | 14.16 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 53.3 | 1.5% | 54.1 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 8.3 | 1.2% | 8.2 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 91 | 1.9% | 92 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 4 | 10.3% | 4.46 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 522 | 15.1% | 454 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 66.75 | 0.3% | 66.98 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 72.13 | 0.5 dB | 71.58 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 7.64 | 8.3% | 8.33 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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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 CrossClimate 3 Sport scores 9.6 and the Seasonproof 2 9.1 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 3 Sport | Category | Seasonproof 2 | ||
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| 100 | Dry | 70 | ||
| 59 | Wet | 97 | ||
| 23 | Comfort | 62 | ||
| - | Value | 54 | ||
| 100 | Snow | 63 | ||
| - | Ice | 28 | ||
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
| CrossClimate 3 Sport | Category | Seasonproof 2 | ||
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| 8.8 | Dry Grip | 7.7 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 7.7 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 7.8 | ||
| 8.8 | Wear | 8.3 | ||
| 9.2 | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| 9.4 | Snow Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 9.4 | Ice Grip | 8.2 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24 reviews and the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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.
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 tire, 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 tire
- 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 tire 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 tires, 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 tire: 63 sizes of the CrossClimate 3 Sport and 60 of the Seasonproof 2, 8 of them made in both.
| Category | CrossClimate 3 Sport | Seasonproof 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 63 sizes, 18 to 23 inch | 60 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 8 sizes 225/40 R18235/40 R18245/45 R18225/40 R19245/40 R19245/45 R19255/45 R19255/40 R20 | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A83%B17% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B78%C22% | B90%C10% |
| EU label noise | 72-75 dB B81%A19% | 68-72 dB B69%A31% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 63 of 63 | 78 of 78 |
| On the market since | 2025 | - |
| Replaced | - | Nokian SeasonProof (2020) |
| Awards | Winner: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) | Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 3 Sport was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 23.3% on average. Each test priced the tires 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.
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 3 Sport and Nokian's Seasonproof 2 sit in the same “all-season” aisle, but they're built for very different customers. The Michelin is positioned as an ultra-high-performance (UHP) all-season that aims to feel summer-tire-direct on the road while retaining real winter capability. The Nokian is a premium-touring all-season that, in these tests, leans heavily toward wet-weather security and everyday comfort traits.
Across two independent 225/40 R18 all-season group tests, the headline is consistency versus contradiction. The CrossClimate 3 Sport repeatedly places near the front overall (2/11 and 3/9), driven by strong dry-road control, excellent efficiency, and notably strong snow traction. The Seasonproof 2, meanwhile, shows genuine wet grip and aquaplaning strengths-yet is repeatedly held back by weak dry dynamics and especially poor snow traction in this size, which is a crucial real-world compromise if conditions turn.
Conclusion
If you want the more complete “do-it-all” performance tire, Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is the clear winner on the evidence here. It beats the Nokian in both overall rankings (2nd vs 9th; 3rd vs 7th), repeatedly stops shorter in the dry (36.4 m vs 37.9 m; 38.1 m vs 39.7 m), and is markedly stronger in snow traction (4.00 s vs 4.46 s; 2323 N vs 2019 N). It also brings a tangible running-cost advantage with clearly lower rolling resistance (7.56 vs 8.29 kg/t; 7.71 vs 8.37 kg/t), which can translate to better fuel/EV efficiency.
Nokian Seasonproof 2's case rests on wet-speed and straight-line wet safety margins. It wins straight aquaplaning in both tests (87.14 vs 85.5 km/h; 86.9 vs 85.9 km/h) and takes the wet braking win in one test by a hair (30.3 m vs 30.5 m). It also recorded the fastest wet handling lap in the 11-tire test. The problem is that multiple testers flagged its slow steering response and unsettled balance, and the objective snow traction results are consistently at the bottom end of the group-meaning it can feel impressive on a wet lap time, but less confidence-inspiring when you need predictable responses in an emergency or when winter conditions arrive.
Practical takeaway: CrossClimate 3 Sport is the safer bet for drivers who value crisp steering, stable high-speed behavior, and credible snow ability in a sporty hatch/saloon fitment-accepting that refinement (noise/ride) is the trade. Seasonproof 2 makes most sense for milder, rain-dominant climates where snow is rare and you prioritize aquaplaning resistance and a generally quieter, more touring-oriented experience.
CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Seasonproof 2: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport or the Nokian Seasonproof 2 the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport finished ahead 2 times and the Seasonproof 2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 3 Sport scores 9.6 and the Seasonproof 2 9.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 3 Sport or the Seasonproof 2?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 5 of the 10 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 1.2% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 5 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 6 of the 7 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.9% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport had 8.3% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.8/10 for the CrossClimate 3 Sport and 8.3/10 for the Seasonproof 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9.2/10 for the CrossClimate 3 Sport and 8.8/10 for the Seasonproof 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24 reviews and the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21. 86% of CrossClimate 3 Sport owners would buy it again, against 76% for the Seasonproof 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 3 Sport was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 23.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport is made in 63 sizes (18 to 23 inch) and the Seasonproof 2 in 60 (15 to 20 inch). 8 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the CrossClimate 3 Sport is graded A 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 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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