Laufenn G Fit 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 9
- 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 G Fit 4S not once. The G Fit 4S stopped 3.2% shorter in the wet; the CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped 7.8% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport if you want the strongest all-rounder with notably shorter dry braking, better aquaplaning security, stronger snow traction/handling, and lower noise/rolling resistance-ideal for spirited drivers and higher-mileage commuters who value refinement and safety margins. Choose the Laufenn G Fit 4S if you're value-led and want very good wet braking/handling plus longer wear life at a much lower cost per kilometer, accepting weaker dry braking and higher rolling resistance.
Where the G Fit 4S is stronger
- Stronger wet-road performance in these tests (wet braking 45.8 m vs 47.3 m; wet handling 74.7 vs 71.4 km/h; wet circle 11.81 s vs 12.26 s)
- Excellent cost-per-kilometer/value (6.01 vs 12.03 price/1000)
- Longer projected wear life (54,950 km vs 46,550 km)
Where the CrossClimate 3 Sport is stronger
- Meaningfully shorter dry braking (38.8 m vs 42.1 m; ~7.8% advantage across both shared tests)
- Stronger winter dynamics/traction (snow traction 2946 N vs 2725 N; snow handling 53.3 vs 51.2 km/h; snow circle 3.73 vs 3.5)
- Better aquaplaning resistance (straight 73 vs 72 km/h; curved 2.79 vs 2.71 m/s²)
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.
G Fit 4S vs CrossClimate 3 Sport at a glance
| Category | G Fit 4S | Gap | CrossClimate 3 Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 0 | 2 | |
| Dry3 measurements | 1 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped 7.8% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 2 |
| Wet6 measurements | 4 | The G Fit 4S stopped 3.2% shorter in the wet (2 tests) | 2 |
| Snow4 measurements | 1 | 3 | |
| Comfort1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Value3 measurements | 1 | 2 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.0/10 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 0.6 | 9.6/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 24 reviews | 88% | The G Fit 4S by 2 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 100% | The G Fit 4S by 14 points | 86% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 78 | 8 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 | G Fit 4S | Field | CrossClimate 3 Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P10 of 15 | P3 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P10 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
G Fit 4S
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
G Fit 4S
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
G Fit 4S
CrossClimate 3 Sport
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the G Fit 4S 88% from 9 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 | G Fit 4S | Gap | CrossClimate 3 Sport | Wins | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 7.8% | 127 | 0-2 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 62.6 | 0.1% | 62.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 150 | 3.2% | 155 | 2-0 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 46.4 | 4.6% | 44.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 11.81 | 3.7% | 12.26 | 1-0 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 44.7 | 1.4% | 45.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 8.9 | 3% | 9.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 79 | 0.8% | 80 | 1-0 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 613 | 8.1% | 662 | 0-1 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 31.8 | 4.1% | 33.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 11.5 | 6.6% | 12.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 75.5 | 2.8 dB | 72.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 34,144 | 18% | 28,925 | 1-0 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 9.08 | 18.6% | 7.39 | 0-1 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| 978 | 6.7% | 912 | 0-1 | |||||||||
|
||||||||||||
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 G Fit 4S scores 9 and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 9.6 out of 10.
| G Fit 4S | Category | CrossClimate 3 Sport | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Dry | 100 | ||
| 96 | Wet | 59 | ||
| 6 | Comfort | 23 | ||
| 60 | Value | - | ||
| 79 | Snow | 100 | ||
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
| G Fit 4S | Category | CrossClimate 3 Sport | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | Dry Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 9.1 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 8.3 | Road Feedback | 8.7 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 8.8 | Wear | 8.8 | ||
| 8.8 | Comfort | 9.2 | ||
| 9 | Snow Grip | 9.4 | ||
| 7.8 | Ice Grip | 9.4 | ||
Owners rate the G Fit 4S 88% from 9 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Laufenn G Fit 4S
- 88%from 9 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 59,403 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Laufenn G Fit 4S as a strong-value all-season tire with confident, predictable grip, especially in wet conditions and (where tested) impressive traction in snow and on ice. Most reviews praise the quiet, comfortable ride and responsive handling/cornering feel for everyday driving. Early wear impressions are very positive, with users noting the tires still look nearly new after 1,500-2,000 miles/km.
- Strong wet grip and predictable all-season traction
- Good winter capability (snow/ice) for the price (where tested)
- Quiet and comfortable ride
- Good value/budget-friendly
Summarised by AI from 7 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 9 G Fit 4S reviewsAfter an accident in my previous car, I picked up a Skoda Fabia as a hack and it needed new tires on all four corners. The Laufenn was an unknown brand to me but found out they're Hankook related, so took a punt on them in Nov 25. Over winter, they were simply brilliant and I had to deal with six inches of snow, compacted snow and ice on 1:10 inclines in rural Staffordshire. I was literally driving around AWD suvs that were stuck on summer tires. After 1500 miles on them, they look brand new still and having done motorway, town, country I can safely say they're a good buy. They're comfortable, provide generally good feedback and aren't too loud on the motorway or A roads at speed. Not the sort of tire to be using to find the limits of any car but for everyday driving and good, predictably safe grip in all conditions, they're absolutely ideal, especially at the price point you'll find them at. Would I buy them again? Yep. Was I happy with the purchase just before winter, you betcha!
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: 78 sizes of the G Fit 4S and 63 of the CrossClimate 3 Sport, 8 of them made in both.
| Category | G Fit 4S | CrossClimate 3 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 78 sizes, 13 to 20 inch | 63 sizes, 18 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 8 sizes 225/40 R18235/40 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18235/35 R19245/40 R19255/35 R19245/45 R20 | |
| EU label wet grip | B92%C8% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C68%D30%B2% | B78%C22% |
| EU label noise | 71-73 dB B100% | 72-75 dB B81%A19% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 126 of 126 | 63 of 63 |
| On the market since | 2021 | 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 telling head-to-head because the two tires are aiming at different buyers while competing in the same popular performance hatch/sedan size (225/40 R18). The Laufenn G Fit 4S is positioned as a value-focused touring all-season, while the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is an ultra-high-performance all-season designed to keep sharper dynamics without giving up genuine cold-weather capability.
Across the two shared 2025 tests, Michelin finishes higher overall (3/17 in AutoBild and 6/30 in the braking test), but the story isn't “Michelin wins everything.” The Laufenn repeatedly posts stronger wet braking and wet handling figures and also dominates on cost-per-kilometer and predicted wear life-while Michelin's advantage shows up most clearly in dry braking, refinement/efficiency metrics, and winter traction/handling.
Conclusion
Measured on outright performance and breadth, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is the more complete tire in these tests: it places significantly higher overall and leads the safety-critical dry braking metric by a meaningful margin (38.8 m vs 42.1 m, ~7.8% shorter). It also brings tangible day-to-day upsides in lower noise (72.7 dB vs 75.5 dB), lower rolling resistance (7.39 vs 9.08 kg/t), and better aquaplaning margins-plus stronger snow traction and snow handling, indicating a more “performance winter” character when conditions deteriorate.
The surprise is how convincingly the Laufenn G Fit 4S fights back in the wet and on ownership economics. It wins wet braking in both shared tests (45.8 m vs 47.3 m) and is notably quicker in wet handling (74.7 vs 71.4 km/h) and wet circle grip (11.81 s vs 12.26 s). Just as importantly for many drivers, it projects longer wear (54,950 km vs 46,550 km) and dramatically better value (6.01 vs 12.03 price/1000), making it the smarter pick if you want solid all-season safety with the lowest cost per kilometer.
Practical takeaway: choose Michelin if you prioritize maximum all-round performance, shorter dry stops, winter traction/handling, and a quieter, more efficient ride; choose Laufenn if your priorities are wet-road confidence plus long life and strong value-even if you give up some dry braking performance and efficiency.
G Fit 4S vs CrossClimate 3 Sport: your questions
Is the Laufenn G Fit 4S 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 G Fit 4S not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the G Fit 4S scores 9 and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 9.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the G Fit 4S or the CrossClimate 3 Sport?
The G Fit 4S led 4 of the 6 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.2% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 2 of the 3 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7.8% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 3 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.8/10 for the G Fit 4S and 9.2/10 for the CrossClimate 3 Sport.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the G Fit 4S 88% from 9 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24. 100% of G Fit 4S owners would buy it again, against 86% for the CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The G Fit 4S is made in 78 sizes (13 to 20 inch) and the CrossClimate 3 Sport in 63 (18 to 23 inch). 8 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the G Fit 4S 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 G Fit 4S in 2021.
More comparisons with these tires
vs 
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Michelin CrossClimate 3
6-0 in 7 shared tests
vs 
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
3-3 in 6 shared tests
vs
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
2-4 in 6 shared tests
vs
Goodyear Vector All Season 4 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
3-0 in 3 shared tests
vs
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
1-5 in 6 shared tests
vs
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
0-3 in 3 shared tests
vs 
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Vredestein Quatrac
2-1 in 3 shared tests
vs 
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport vs Nokian Seasonproof 2
2-0 in 2 shared tests
Run either of these?
Your review is the part of this page no test can supply: how the tire wore, how it aged, what it was like in the rain in year three. It takes about five minutes.
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.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
Discussion