Tested 27 times by independent publications, the Michelin CrossClimate+ has taken 5 test wins with an average finish of 4th. Its strongest discipline is Dry Braking, beating 73% of the field across 15 tests; its weakest is Straight Aqua, at 24% across 11 tests.
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test P4 of 9
Consistently good results for the highly recommendable Michelin CrossClimate+, when it's wet or dry. Reliable on snowy roads.
Where the Michelin CrossClimate+ finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking - Cool | 1 | P6 of 9 | 38% | - |
| Dry Braking Strong | 15 | P3.8 of 14.2 | 73% | 1 |
| Dry Handling - Cool | 1 | P2 of 9 | 88% | - |
| Dry Handling | 11 | P3.6 of 11.6 | 72% | 1 |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2 | P6 of 12 | 58% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 15 | P5.5 of 14.2 | 63% | 1 |
| Wet Braking - Cool | 1 | P2 of 9 | 88% | - |
| Wet Handling - Cool | 1 | P4 of 9 | 63% | - |
| Wet Handling | 11 | P6.5 of 11.6 | 48% | 1 |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2 | P7 of 12 | 49% | - |
| Straight Aqua Weak | 11 | P8.5 of 11.2 | 24% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P10 of 11 | 10% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 9 | P7.6 of 11 | 34% | - |
| Snow Traction | 3 | P5 of 11 | 56% | - |
| Snow Handling | 8 | P6.3 of 11.3 | 49% | - |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1 | P6 of 11 | 50% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P5 of 8 | 43% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P10 of 11 | 10% | - |
| Noise | 11 | P6 of 11.6 | 48% | 1 |
| Rough Noise | 1 | P11 of 11 | 0% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 3 | P1.7 of 11.3 | 95% | 2 |
| Value | 3 | P5.7 of 11.3 | 58% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 10 | P5.1 of 11 | 57% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Michelin CrossClimate+. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental AllSeasonContact
20 shared: 7 ahead, 12 behind
|
20 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 37% |
 Nokian WeatherProof
13 shared: 9 ahead, 3 behind
|
13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
 Hankook Kinergy 4S2
13 shared: 8 ahead, 5 behind
|
13 | 8 | 5 | - | 62% |
 Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
13 shared: 6 ahead, 5 behind
|
13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 55% |
 Nexen N Blue 4 Season
11 shared: 11 ahead, 0 behind
|
11 | 11 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Bridgestone Weather Control A005
11 shared: 7 ahead, 4 behind
|
11 | 7 | 4 | - | 64% |
 Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
10 shared: 10 ahead, 0 behind
|
10 | 10 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Toyo Celsius
6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind
|
6 | 6 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind
|
6 | 6 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Vredestein Quatrac 5
6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind
|
6 | 6 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Vredestein Quatrac Pro
6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind
|
6 | 6 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Continental Premium Contact 6
6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind
|
6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 860
6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind
|
6 | 1 | 5 | - | 17% |
 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Cooper Discoverer All Season
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Kleber Quadraxer 2
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Nankang Cross Seasons AW6
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin CrossClimate Predecessor | 14 | 4 | 3rd | 71% |
| Michelin CrossClimate+ This tire | 27 | 5 | 4th | 64% |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Successor | 38 | 8 | 3rd | 70% |
Drawn from 27 tests. Updated September 15, 2025.
Michelin CrossClimate Plus delivers consistently strong dry-road performance and class-leading longevity, translating into frequent top-tier finishes and multiple test wins despite its age. Across 27 tests (avg. position 3.7), it regularly ranks top-3 in dry braking/handling and wear, with several overall victories and podiums in all-season tests. However, its wet aquaplaning capability and snow performance are recurrent weaknesses, and pricing is often among the highest, tempering value scores.
Overall, it excels for predominantly dry, temperate use with excellent durability and stable behavior, but lags behind newer all-season rivals in deep water and snow-specific metrics. Awards and repeated high placements underscore its competitiveness, but the wet/aqua and winter gaps are consistent trade-offs.
Consistently good results for the highly recommendable Michelin CrossClimate+, when it's wet or dry- 2021 AZ All Season Tire Test (2021)
Best on test in the dry with good handling and short dry braking- 2020 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test (2020)
strong in the dry- 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2020)
Best in the dry with the most sporty handling- 2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2019)
Better than all the winter tires in the dry- 2018 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2018)
Consistently good results for the highly recommendable Michelin CrossClimate+, when it's wet or dry- 2021 AZ All Season Tire Test (2021)
Good performance in the wet- 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2020)
very good in the wet- 2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2019)
good on wet roads- 2019 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2019)
strong in the wet- 2018 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2018)
Reliable on snowy roads- 2021 AZ All Season Tire Test (2021)
Proven all season pattern with balance high performances, good snow traction, stable handling with good steering precision, short wet braking- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2020)
good snow performance- 2020 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2020)
good snow traction- 2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2019)
The only tire with snow capability- 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2019)
Best on test in the dry with good handling and short dry braking- 2020 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test (2020)
dynamic handling qualities- 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2020)
Proven all season pattern with balance high performances, good snow traction, stable handling with good steering precision, short wet braking- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2020)
Best in the dry with the most sporty handling- 2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2019)
sporty driving characteristics in all conditions- 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2019)
higher levels of noise- 2020 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test (2020)
Humming noise when cornering- 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2020)
Relatively weak wet lateral stability, increased noise levels, long dry braking- 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2019)
Above average noise- 2018 AMS All Season Tire Test (2018)
Minor weakness in curved aquaplaning- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2020)
poor curved aquaplaning result- 2018 AMS All Season Tire Test (2018)
Average curved aquaplaning result- 2017 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2017)
Every tester write-up on the Michelin CrossClimate+ (19 tests) and 109 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
Consistently good results for the highly recommendable Michelin CrossClimate+, when it's wet or dry. Reliable on snowy roads.
The Michelin CrossClimate+ has been testing well since 2017, rarely finishing out of the top five, even in 2020. The replacement Michelin CrossClimate 2 was launched in September 2021, and improves on the CrossClimate plus in the dry, wet, snow and rolling resistance.
The Michelin was well balanced under all conditions.
The CrossClimate+ excels in the dry and is fine in the snow, but couldn't match the latest generation of all season tires in the wet. The CrossClimate 2 will be coming to market in 2021.
Test winner.
A great all rounder, with a big advantage in the dry compared to other all season tires.
As the most "summer tire like" of the all season tires, the CrossClimate+ wins its category. It is however the most expensive tire on test.
Exemplary all-rounder with balanced performance and the least performance degradation throughout the treadlife. One of the highest priced tires, but the mileage balances with the price as the best wearing tire on test. Highly recommended.
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