Nokian WeatherProof vs Michelin CrossClimate+
In the 13 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate+ finished ahead 9 times and the WeatherProof 3 times, with one level. The WeatherProof was stronger in snow and value, the CrossClimate+ in dry, wet and ice.
Performance profile
9 measurements from the 13 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
WeatherProof
CrossClimate+
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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. 2 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
WeatherProof
CrossClimate+
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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
WeatherProof
CrossClimate+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the WeatherProof 80% from 31 reviews and the CrossClimate+ 83% from 120. 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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | WeatherProof | Gap | CrossClimate+ | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry CrossClimate+ ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 148 | 9.9% | 133 | 0-5 |
| Dry Handling mph | 69.7 | 1.6% | 70.8 | 0-2 |
| Wet CrossClimate+ ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 153 | 4.4% | 146 | 0-5 |
| Wet Handling mph | 44.3 | 2.3% | 45.4 | 0-2 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 46.2 | 2.6% | 45 | 2-0 |
| Snow WeatherProof ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 89 | 11.7% | 101 | 3-0 |
| Snow Handling mph | 32 | 1% | 32.2 | 1-1 |
| Ice CrossClimate+ ahead | ||||
| Ice Braking ft | 154 | 5.7% | 145 | 0-1 |
| Comfort Level | ||||
| Noise dB | 73.65 | = | 73.7 | 1-1 |
| Value WeatherProof ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 22,059 | 65.6% | 36,537 | 0-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.76 | 11.3% | 8.76 | 2-0 |
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.
Head to head in 13 tests, 2017 to 2020
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 | WeatherProof | Field | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test | P22 of 32 | P5 of 32 | |
| 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tire Test | P3 of 7 | P3 of 7 | |
| 2019 ACE GTU All Season Tire Test | P3 of 8 | P6 of 8 | |
| 2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test | P4 of 11 | P3 of 11 | |
| 2019 All Season Tire Performance Overview | P13 of 31 | P2 of 31 | |
| 2018 Auto Express All Season Tire Test | P4 of 8 | P2 of 8 | |
| 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P3 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2018 ACE All Season and Winter Tire Test | P5 of 12 | P10 of 12 | |
| 2018 27 All Season Tire Shootout | P9 of 27 | P2 of 27 | |
| 2018 AMS All Season Tire Test | P6 of 9 | P3 of 9 | |
| 7 of the best all season tires | P4 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| New VS 4mm VS 2mm All Season Tire Performance | P6 of 6 | P1 of 6 | |
| 2017 Auto Express All Season Tire Test | P3 of 8 | P1 of 8 |
WeatherProof vs CrossClimate+: your questions
Is the Nokian WeatherProof or the Michelin CrossClimate+ the better tire?
In the 13 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate+ finished ahead 9 times and the WeatherProof 3 times, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the WeatherProof scores 7.4 and the CrossClimate+ 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the WeatherProof or the CrossClimate+?
The CrossClimate+ led 7 of the 9 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.4% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate+ led 7 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 9.9% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The WeatherProof led 4 of the 5 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 11.7% shorter on snow across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The WeatherProof had 11.3% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.4/10 for the WeatherProof and 8.7/10 for the CrossClimate+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.7/10 for the WeatherProof and 8.6/10 for the CrossClimate+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the WeatherProof 80% from 31 reviews and the CrossClimate+ 83% from 120. 76% of WeatherProof owners would buy it again, against 87% for the CrossClimate+.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate+ was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 12.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The WeatherProof is made in 55 sizes (13 to 19 inch) and the CrossClimate+ in 63 (13 to 19 inch). 40 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the WeatherProof is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate+ B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The CrossClimate+ is the newer design: it reached the market in 2017, the WeatherProof in 2015. The WeatherProof replaced the Nokian All Weather Plus. The CrossClimate+ replaced the Michelin CrossClimate.
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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.
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.