Linglong Sport Master 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate 3
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
- -
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 12
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 finished ahead 4 times and the Sport Master 4S not once. The Sport Master 4S lapped the dry handling course 1.7% faster; the CrossClimate 3 lasted 49.8% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 3 if you encounter regular snow or want stronger all-round coverage and longer wear. Consider the Linglong Sport Master 4S if purchase price dominates and your driving is mostly on clear roads, while accepting its winter and aquaplaning compromises.
Where the Sport Master 4S is stronger
- Lower purchase price and lower measured price per 1,000 km in both tests reporting value
- Quicker dry handling in all three shared tests that measured it
- Competitive dry braking, winning two of four head-to-head comparisons
Where the CrossClimate 3 is stronger
- Won every shared snow braking, traction and handling comparison
- Better straight-line aquaplaning resistance in all three measured tests
- Longer predicted tread life in both tests reporting wear
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.
Sport Master 4S vs CrossClimate 3 at a glance
| Category | Sport Master 4S | Gap | CrossClimate 3 |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 0 | 4 | |
| Dry8 measurements | 6 | The Sport Master 4S lapped the dry handling course 1.7% faster (2 tests) | 2 |
| Wet16 measurements | 8 | Level between the two. | 8 |
| Snow12 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 3 stopped 9.9% shorter on snow (3 tests) | 12 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 1 | 3 | |
| Value7 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 3 lasted 49.8% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 7 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.7/10 | The CrossClimate 3 by 0.8 | 9.5/10 |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 3 was dearer in 3 of 3 | +34.8% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 60 | 26 sizes made in both | 84 |
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, 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 | Sport Master 4S | Field | CrossClimate 3 |
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| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P18 of 30 | P12 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test | P9 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2026 Auto Express All Season Tire Test | P7 of 8 | P2 of 8 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P14 of 15 | P7 of 15 |
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
Sport Master 4S
CrossClimate 3
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 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 12 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Sport Master 4S
CrossClimate 3
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.
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 | Sport Master 4S | Gap | CrossClimate 3 | Wins | ||||||||||||||||
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| 129 | 0.6% | 130 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 63.39 | 1.7% | 64.52 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 62.7 | 1.6% | 61.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 4.3% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 146 | 0.3% | 146 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 83.66 | 0.2% | 83.46 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 43.7 | 1.7% | 43 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 38.1% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 12.16 | 1.9% | 12.41 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 46.4 | 4.4% | 48.4 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 8.2 | 12.3% | 9.1 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 88 | 9.9% | 78 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 6.07 | 6.4% | 5.68 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 536 | 14.1% | 613 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 88.25 | 5.9% | 83.1 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 30.7 | 9.3% | 33.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 11 | 15.6% | 12.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 11.9 | 7.5% | 12.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 14.3% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 71.47 | 0.4 dB | 71.1 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 23,752 | 49.8% | 35,356 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 9.01 | 13.4% | 7.74 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1,041 | 22.5% | 807 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 0.12 | 21.6% | 0.09 | 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 Sport Master 4S scores 8.7 and the CrossClimate 3 9.5 out of 10.
| Sport Master 4S | Category | CrossClimate 3 | ||
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| 93 | Dry | 78 | ||
| 67 | Wet | 66 | ||
| 52 | Comfort | 92 | ||
| 28 | Value | 78 | ||
| 26 | Snow | 99 | ||
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
| Sport Master 4S | Category | CrossClimate 3 | ||
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| - | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| - | Wet Grip | 7.8 | ||
| - | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| - | Handling | 8.5 | ||
| - | Wear | 8.9 | ||
| - | Comfort | 9 | ||
| - | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| - | Ice Grip | 6.8 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12 reviews; the Sport Master 4S has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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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
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 60 sizes of the Sport Master 4S and 84 of the CrossClimate 3, 26 of them made in both.
| Category | Sport Master 4S | CrossClimate 3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 60 sizes, 13 to 19 inch | 84 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 26 sizes 195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17215/50 R17215/55 R17215/60 R17225/45 R17and 14 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B82%C18% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C52%D48% | B63%C37%A1% |
| EU label noise | 68-72 dB A85%B15% | 71-75 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 112 of 112 | 128 of 128 |
| On the market since | - | 2025 |
| Replaced | Linglong Grip Master 4S (2022) | Michelin CrossClimate 2 (2020) |
| Awards | - | Winner: Best All Season Tires for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 3 was the dearer tire in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 34.8% 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.
The Linglong Sport Master 4S and Michelin CrossClimate 3 take different approaches to all-season driving. Linglong is a lower-priced touring tire with lively dry-road handling; Michelin is a premium option built around stronger snow performance and longer tread life.
Across four shared tests, Michelin finished ahead every time, but the individual results are more nuanced. Linglong was quicker in dry handling in all three tests that measured it and was sometimes stronger on wet handling courses. The comparison turns on whether those advantages outweigh Michelin's much more consistent winter performance.
Conclusion
The CrossClimate 3 is the more complete all-season tire. It won every shared snow braking, traction and handling comparison, with a particularly large snow-braking advantage in the 2025 AutoBild test: 22.6 meters versus 29.9 meters. It also resisted straight-line aquaplaning better in all three tests that measured it, while two tests predicted roughly 44-55% more tread life. Its higher purchase price is partly offset by that longevity and consistently lower rolling resistance.
The Sport Master 4S makes a case for buyers on a tight upfront budget who mostly drive on clear roads. Its dry handling was consistently quicker, and it beat the Michelin on several wet-cornering measures. Neither tire, however, was a standout wet-weather performer against every competitor in these tests; Linglong's weaker snow grip and aquaplaning resistance are the more consequential compromises. For a tire expected to cover a full range of seasons, the Michelin's extra cost buys a broader safety margin.
Sport Master 4S vs CrossClimate 3: your questions
Is the Linglong Sport Master 4S or the Michelin CrossClimate 3 the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 finished ahead 4 times and the Sport Master 4S not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Sport Master 4S scores 8.7 and the CrossClimate 3 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Sport Master 4S or the CrossClimate 3?
Across the shared tests the wet measurements are split 8-8 between the Sport Master 4S and the CrossClimate 3.
Which is better in the dry?
The Sport Master 4S led 6 of the 8 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the dry handling course 1.7% faster across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 3 led 12 of the 12 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 9.9% shorter on snow across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 3 lasted 49.8% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) and had 13.4% lower rolling resistance (3 tests).
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12 reviews; the Sport Master 4S has no owner reviews yet.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 3 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 34.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Sport Master 4S is made in 60 sizes (13 to 19 inch) and the CrossClimate 3 in 84 (16 to 22 inch). 26 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Sport Master 4S is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate 3 B and B.
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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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