Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
The data shows Bridgestone repeatedly stopping shorter in dry and wet braking and excelling in aquaplaning resistance and longevity, while Michelin countered with class-leading wet and dry handling feel, stronger snow capability, lower rolling resistance and higher subjective scores. Overall wins went 2-1 to Michelin, but the pattern of performance tells a nuanced story for different climates and priorities.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been three tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | one | |
| Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport | two |
While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is better than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Consistently shortest dry and wet braking across tests
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Superior wear and markedly better cost per km
- Calm comfort and noise suppression with secure wet grip
- Best-in-test wet and dry handling pace and steering precision
- Stronger snow braking, traction and lateral grip
- Lower rolling resistance for better efficiency
- Refined road manners with low noise and high subjective scores
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.5% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was 0.71% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was 0.2% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scored 2.5% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Subj. Fun
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one subj. fun tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scored 2.5% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Subj. Fun: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped the vehicle in 3.72% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was 0.48% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was 0.42% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scored 5% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was 0.65% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 floated at a 4.72% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 slipped out at a 3.89% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped the vehicle in 5.12% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport accelerated 7.32% faster than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport had 10.05% better snow traction than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was 2.63% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was 2.06% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport provided 7.24% more lateral grip than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scored 5.26% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 and Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport performed equally well in subj. noise tests.
Best In Subj. Noise: Both tires performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport measured 1.36% quieter than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Wear
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during one wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 is predicted to cover 21.3% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Wear: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during one value tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 proved to have a 40.98% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Value: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport had a 13.39% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport lost 5.88% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 Driver Reviews
Drivers generally describe the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 as a confidence-inspiring all-season tire with strong wet performance (including good aquaplaning resistance) and very capable dry grip that can feel close to a summer tire. Comfort and refinement are frequently praised, with many finding it quiet and plush for daily touring, alongside solid tread life expectations. A recurring minority drawback is a numb/soft steering feel that reduces "fun" and feedback, with some also noting slightly higher rolling resistance/fuel use and occasional motorway-speed harshness or noise.
Based on 30 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport overwhelmingly report that it behaves very close to a dedicated ultra-high-performance summer tire on dry and wet roads, with strong grip, confident braking, and high-speed stability across a wide range of conditions. Many highlight its low noise, improved comfort versus runflats, and secure, predictable handling, with several noting that it remains quiet and composed even on long motorway journeys. A few users comment that steering feel and sportiness are slightly softer than pure UHP summer tires, and one reviewer is disappointed with initial wet performance and price/performance. Overall, the tire is seen as an excellent all-season option with a clear sporty bias and only minor trade-offs versus dedicated summer rubber.
Based on 12 reviews with an average rating of 93%
Conclusion
The CrossClimate 3 Sport earns its test wins on pace and polish: it's quicker in wet and dry handling, more engaging to drive, quieter, and more efficient thanks to lower rolling resistance. Crucially, it's stronger on snow across braking, traction and handling. You'll pay more upfront and per km, but if you value dynamic feel, frequent wet-weather agility, and real winter capability without switching to winters, Michelin is the better fit.
Key Differences
- Braking: Bridgestone stops shorter in both dry and wet (≈1.8% dry, ≈5% wet in shared results).
- Handling: Michelin is faster in wet/dry laps and feels more agile; Bridgestone is secure but less playful.
- Snow: Michelin leads clearly in braking, traction and handling; Bridgestone is adequate but weaker in cold/snow.
- Aquaplaning: Bridgestone has higher straight and curved aquaplaning thresholds.
- Efficiency: Michelin's rolling resistance is lower (≈12-15% advantage), aiding fuel/EV range.
- Value/Longevity: Bridgestone wears longer and has a much lower cost per 1,000 km.
Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.