Michelin CrossClimate 3 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 12
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 73
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 9 times and the CrossClimate 3 once. The CrossClimate 3 lasted 16.6% longer in the wear tests; the Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 5.3% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 if your priority is wet-road safety margins, aquaplaning resistance and a more engaging, secure feel in warm conditions. Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 3 if you regularly see real snow and want the stronger winter traction and braking, and are willing to accept weaker wet performance shown across multiple tests.
Where the CrossClimate 3 is stronger
- Stronger snow performance across the shared tests, leading snow braking, traction and handling in Auto Bild 2025, Auto Bild 2026, Auto Bild Allrad 2026, Auto Zeitung 2026 and Auto Express 2026.
- Lower rolling resistance in most of the shared tests, with a particularly big advantage in Auto Express 2026.
- Refinement focused, rated among the quieter and more comfortable tires in Auto Bild 2026 and winning comfort and cabin noise in Tire Reviews' 2025 group test.
Where the Cinturato All Season SF3 is stronger
- Shorter wet braking in every shared test that measured it, typically by around 5 to 8% in Auto Bild 2025 and 2026, and in Auto Zeitung 2026.
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance, especially in bends, with very large curved-aquaplaning advantages in Auto Bild 2025 and Tire Reviews 2026/27.
- More convincing warm-weather handling feel and balance, called the safest and sportiest on tarmac in Auto Zeitung 2026 and the most enjoyable to drive in Auto Express 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 Cinturato All Season SF3 at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 3 | Gap | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| Shared tests won10 shared tests | 1 | 9 | |
| Dry22 measurements | 2 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 4.8% shorter in the dry (10 tests) | 19 |
| Wet42 measurements | 2 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 5.3% shorter in the wet (10 tests) | 40 |
| Snow31 measurements | 29 | The CrossClimate 3 stopped 6.3% shorter on snow (8 tests) | 2 |
| Comfort14 measurements | 6 | 5 | |
| Value14 measurements | 12 | The CrossClimate 3 lasted 16.6% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 2 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 0.1 | 9.6/10 |
| Owner rating12 and 73 reviews | 82% | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 2 points | 84% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 75% | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 5 points | 80% |
| Pricein the 7 tests that listed prices | +17.6% | The CrossClimate 3 was dearer in 7 of 7 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 84 | 42 sizes made in both | 70 |
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 10 tests, 2025 to 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 | Field | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P4 of 15 | P2 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P12 of 30 | P2 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test | P4 of 12 | P5 of 12 | |
| 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test | P4 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2026 Auto Express All Season Tire Test | P2 of 8 | P1 of 8 | |
| The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 | P8 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 | P4 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P7 of 15 | P1 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P11 of 30 | P3 of 30 | |
| Michelin CrossClimate 3 and 3 Sport VS Rivals | P3 of 4 | P2 of 4 |
Performance profile
24 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 3
Cinturato All Season SF3
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. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
CrossClimate 3
Cinturato All Season SF3
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
Cinturato All Season SF3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. 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.
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| 141 | 5.3% | 133 | 0-10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.21 | 1.9% | 12.97 | 0-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 75 | 6.3% | 81 | 7-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.94 | 2.8% | 79.13 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 scores 9.5 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 3 | Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | ||
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| 78 | Dry | 98 | ||
| 66 | Wet | 99 | ||
| 92 | Comfort | 77 | ||
| 78 | Value | 51 | ||
| 99 | Snow | 82 | ||
| - | Ice | 60 | ||
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 | Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 7.8 | Wet Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 8.4 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 8.9 | Wear | 7.8 | ||
| 9 | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 6.8 | Ice Grip | 7.8 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. 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 tire 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 tire 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 tires
- Not a sporty tire (softer feel/less sharp than summer performance tires)
- Can feel less secure at the limit in heavier snow conditions
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire 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 tires again. There are better choices than Michelin at least in the segment of all season
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 tire, 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 tire
- 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 tire page.
All 73 Cinturato All Season SF3 reviewsGreat 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.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 84 sizes of the CrossClimate 3 and 70 of the Cinturato All Season SF3, 42 of them made in both.
| Category | CrossClimate 3 | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 84 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 70 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 42 sizes 195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16205/40 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17215/45 R17215/50 R17215/55 R17215/60 R17and 30 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B100% | A95%B5% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B63%C37%A1% | B64%C36% |
| EU label noise | 71-75 dB B100% | 69-72 dB B95%A5% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 128 of 128 | 73 of 73 |
| On the market since | 2025 | - |
| Replaced | Michelin CrossClimate 2 (2020) | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 (2020) |
| Awards | Winner: Best All Season Tires for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) | Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 3 was the dearer tire in 7 of the 7 tests that listed prices, by 17.6% 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.
Previous generation: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 (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.
These two tires have been compared head to head in 10 independent tests: Auto Bild's all-season tests in 2025 and 2026, Auto Bild's 2025 and 2026 30-tire braking tests, Auto Bild Allrad's 2026 SUV all-season test, Auto Zeitung's 2026 all-season test, Auto Express's 2026 all-season test, Tire Reviews' “Michelin CrossClimate 3 and 3 Sport vs Rivals” (2025), Tire Reviews' “Best All Season Tires for 2026/27” (2026), and Die Reifentester's 2026 all-season test.
The headline is consistent: the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the stronger warm wet and dry road tire, while the Michelin CrossClimate 3 is the more snow-capable and often more efficient option. Overall placings largely follow that pattern, with Pirelli taking most overall wins and Michelin typically landing just behind when winter performance is weighted more heavily.
Conclusion
Across the shared tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 repeatedly builds its advantage on wet tarmac and braking. In Auto Bild's 2025 and 2026 all-season tests it beats the Michelin in every wet discipline, with wet braking around 5 to 6% shorter, and it pairs that with consistently shorter dry braking too. The same theme shows up in Auto Express 2026, Auto Zeitung 2026, Die Reifentester 2026 and Tire Reviews' 2025 group test, where the SF3 is not just quicker but is also described as more confidence-inspiring and better balanced on wet and dry handling tracks. Its aquaplaning strength is also a real separator, especially laterally, with Tire Reviews 2026/27 and Auto Bild 2025 showing very large curved-aquaplaning gaps in Pirelli's favor.
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 answers back where conditions turn properly wintry. In Auto Bild Allrad's 2026 SUV test it is the best tire on snow and stops around 15% shorter than the SF3 in snow braking, and it also leads the Pirelli across snow traction and snow handling in most of the other shared tests. Several testers also note refinement and ease of use, with strong comfort and low noise results appearing in Auto Bild 2026 and the Tire Reviews 2025 test, and it often posts the lower rolling resistance, notably in Auto Express 2026 where the gap is sizeable.
If you mainly drive in a wet, mild climate and want the best safety margins on rainy roads, the shared tests point clearly to the SF3. If your priority is regular snow traction and predictable winter behavior, and you are happy to accept a clear wet grip and wet stopping compromise shown in multiple tests, the CrossClimate 3 makes more sense. Wear and running-cost conclusions vary by test, with Michelin looking strong in Auto Bild 2025 and Auto Zeitung 2026, but Pirelli leading on wear and cost per kilometer in Auto Bild 2026, so it is not a reliable deciding factor between them on its own.
CrossClimate 3 vs Cinturato All Season SF3: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 3 or the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 the better tire?
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 9 times and the CrossClimate 3 once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 3 scores 9.5 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 3 or the Cinturato All Season SF3?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 40 of the 42 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.3% shorter in the wet across 10 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 19 of the 22 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.8% shorter in the dry across 10 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 3 led 29 of the 31 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.3% shorter on snow across 8 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 3 lasted 16.6% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 3.3% lower rolling resistance (8 tests). Owners rate wear 8.9/10 for the CrossClimate 3 and 7.8/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9/10 for the CrossClimate 3 and 7.9/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. 75% of CrossClimate 3 owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Cinturato All Season SF3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 7 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 3 was the dearer tire in 7 of them, by 17.6% 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 Cinturato All Season SF3 in 70 (15 to 20 inch). 42 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 Cinturato All Season SF3 A and B.
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