Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
- TR Score
- 8.2/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 19
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 174
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 4 times and the Premitra All Season AP3 not once. The Premitra All Season AP3 lapped the wet circle 1.4% faster; the CrossClimate 2 had 18% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick Michelin CrossClimate 2 for best all-round safety, winter confidence, and efficiency-minded rolling resistance; pick Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 if you prioritize lower upfront cost and strong aquaplaning performance in heavy rain, and can accept longer braking distances and average winter/wet capability.
Where the Premitra All Season AP3 is stronger
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved) in multiple tests
- Lowest purchase price and strong value metrics
- Low external noise in some sizes
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry and wet braking distances
- Class-leading snow performance (braking, traction, handling)
- Precise steering and confident dry handling
Conclusion
If safety-critical metrics are your priority-shorter stops in dry and wet and dependable winter capability-the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the stronger, more rounded choice. It won all shared dry and wet braking matchups and dominated snow braking, traction, and handling, while also steering more precisely. Rolling resistance advantages further support everyday efficiency.
The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 offers compelling value: a substantially lower price, competitive fuel consumption in one test, and genuinely strong aquaplaning resistance that inspires confidence in heavy rain. However, it trails Michelin in stopping distances and steering sharpness, and test comments point to average wet capability and limited mileage. Choose Michelin for performance-first, four-season assurance; choose Maxxis if budget and wet-aquaplaning security outweigh absolute braking and winter prowess.
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.
Premitra All Season AP3 vs CrossClimate 2 at a glance
| Category | Premitra All Season AP3 | Gap | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 0 | 4 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 4.8% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 6 |
| Wet12 measurements | 5 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 3.2% shorter in the wet (4 tests) | 7 |
| Snow7 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 7.4% shorter on snow (2 tests) | 7 |
| Comfort3 measurements | 1 | 2 | |
| Value6 measurements | 1 | The CrossClimate 2 had 18% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 5 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.2/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 1.3 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating19 and 174 reviews | 73% | The CrossClimate 2 by 7 points | 80% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 88% | The Premitra All Season AP3 by 14 points | 74% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 2 of 2 | +35.7% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 91 | 74 sizes made in both | 116 |
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 4 tests, 2021 to 2022
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 | Premitra All Season AP3 | Field | CrossClimate 2 |
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| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P14 of 15 | P9 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview | P10 of 35 | P3 of 35 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P8 of 16 | P7 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview | P7 of 32 | P1 of 32 |
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Premitra All Season AP3
CrossClimate 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. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Premitra All Season AP3
Not ahead in any category
CrossClimate 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
Premitra All Season AP3
Not ahead in any category
CrossClimate 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Premitra All Season AP3 73% from 19 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 174. 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 | Premitra All Season AP3 | Gap | CrossClimate 2 | Wins | ||||||||||||||||
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| 134 | 4.8% | 127 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 56.5 | 1.3% | 57.3 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 175 | 3.2% | 169 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 44.7 | 0.1% | 44.8 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 12.57 | 1.4% | 12.74 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 54 | 0.2% | 53.9 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 9.7 | 5.9% | 9.1 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 97 | 7.4% | 89 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 556 | 14.1% | 626 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 29.7 | 2.5% | 30.5 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 12.8 | 17.6% | 15.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 72.25 | 0.5 dB | 71.8 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 18,336 | 4.5% | 17,509 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 24,538 | 6.6% | 26,174 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 8.79 | 18% | 7.21 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 5.5 | 3% | 5.67 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 22.9 | 37.6% | 14.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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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 Premitra All Season AP3 scores 8.2 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
| Premitra All Season AP3 | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 85 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 60 | Wet | 75 | ||
| 20 | Comfort | 82 | ||
| 22 | Value | 84 | ||
| 26 | Snow | 94 | ||
| - | Ice | 47 | ||
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
| Premitra All Season AP3 | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 7.9 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 7.7 | Wet Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.4 | Road Feedback | 7.6 | ||
| 7.2 | Handling | 7.5 | ||
| 6.3 | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 6.8 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 6.3 | Ice Grip | 7.5 | ||
Owners rate the Premitra All Season AP3 73% from 19 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 174. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
- 73%from 19 reviews
- 88%would buy again
- 149,320 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners are generally satisfied with the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3, with most praising its dependable dry and wet grip, plus a quiet, comfortable ride. Around a third also highlight strong value for money, and those mentioning it often rate its aquaplaning resistance very highly. The main recurring drawback is longevity: about half of owners comment on tread life, and views lean negative with some reporting fast wear. Winter ability divides opinion, with roughly one in five mentioning snow traction and ratings ranging from acceptable to disappointing.
- Reassuring wet grip
- Strong dry grip for an all-season tire
- Quiet running and low road noise
- Comfortable ride quality
- Short or inconsistent tread life
- Mixed snow traction in wintry conditions
- Vague or indirect steering feel
Summarised by AI from 18 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 19 Premitra All Season AP3 reviewsCompared to its predecessor Falken AS210 it is more comfty and especially in the wet much more quieter. The overall handling is superb for an All Season tire, with a very good feedback in the steering. We didn't have much snow last winter so I searched for snowed in roads and I had no reasons to complain. Also the tire is highly resistant to aquaplaning.The tire bead acts as a good rim protection strip. My car is an Opel (Vauxhall) Zafira C, model 2017 and this tire fits the character of the car perfectly. The wear seems to be a bit higher, compared to the Falken, which did over 37.200 miles. But overall I would always prefere the Maxxis. I can highly recommend this tire for touring cars because of comfort, noise and overall grip and the price is fair. I lack some more experience in snow but until yet I'm very happy with this tire.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
- 80%from 174 reviews
- 74%would buy again
- 2,446,545 milesdriven by reviewers
Around three quarters of reviews are positive, with owners particularly praising the Michelin CrossClimate 2 for snow traction and dry grip. Wet grip also earns praise, although 16 owners criticise it and 12 report poor wet handling. Ride comfort is generally well regarded, and many longer-term owners report good tread life, though 12 owners find wear disappointing. Road noise divides opinion: 40 owners describe it as quiet, while 21 find it noisy. A smaller group of 12 owners report increased fuel consumption.
- Strong traction on snow
- Good dry grip
- Good wet grip for many owners
- Low road noise for many owners
- Disappointing wet handling
- Increased fuel consumption
Summarised by AI from 159 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 174 CrossClimate 2 reviewsAll around great all weather tire , best tire I have driven on in my 50 years .
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 91 sizes of the Premitra All Season AP3 and 116 of the CrossClimate 2, 74 of them made in both.
| Category | Premitra All Season AP3 | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 91 sizes, 13 to 20 inch | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 74 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15185/50 R16185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16and 62 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B94%C6% | B81%C19% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C61%D33%B3%E2% | C55%B33%D11%A1% |
| EU label noise | 70-71 dB B95%A5% | 69-73 dB B78%A22% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 93 of 93 | 176 of 176 |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaced | Maxxis All Season AP2 | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) |
| Replaced by | - | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
| Awards | - | Winner: Best All-Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2023) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 35.7% 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.
This comparison puts the value-focused Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 up against the benchmark-setting Michelin CrossClimate 2 in the all-season touring segment for passenger cars. Across four shared professional tests (sizes 195/55 R16 and 225/50 R17), Michelin consistently ranked higher overall, while Maxxis positioned itself as a budget-friendly alternative with some notable wet-aquaplaning strengths.
The headline pattern is clear: Michelin delivers shorter braking in dry and wet, crisper steering, and markedly stronger snow performance. Maxxis counters with superior aquaplaning resistance in key subtests, lower purchase price, and better value metrics. Rolling resistance and wear generally favor Michelin, though one test context flagged unusually low Michelin mileage for the category.
Premitra All Season AP3 vs CrossClimate 2: your questions
Is the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 4 times and the Premitra All Season AP3 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Premitra All Season AP3 scores 8.2 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Premitra All Season AP3 or the CrossClimate 2?
The CrossClimate 2 led 7 of the 12 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.2% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 6 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.8% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 7 of the 7 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7.4% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 2 lasted 6.6% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) and had 18% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 6.3/10 for the Premitra All Season AP3 and 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Premitra All Season AP3 and 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Premitra All Season AP3 73% from 19 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 174. 88% of Premitra All Season AP3 owners would buy it again, against 74% for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 35.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Premitra All Season AP3 is made in 91 sizes (13 to 20 inch) and the CrossClimate 2 in 116 (15 to 22 inch). 74 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Premitra All Season AP3 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate 2 B and C.
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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.
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