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Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport - Official Image

Across five all-season tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport shows an overall upper-tier performance profile (avg. overall position 3.2) with one outright test win, driven by very strong efficiency and generally competitive dry/wet grip. It can look outstanding in some focused or small-group comparisons (e.g., test win with class-leading dry handling), but in larger-field testing it trends more “good but not dominant,” especially in wet handling/circle and braking where it can slip to mid-pack positions.

The most repeatable strengths are low rolling resistance and strong winter capability (typically top-4 on snow metrics, including multiple 1st/2nd places). The main dynamic weakness pattern is hydroplaning resistance and wet lateral grip consistency (frequent 4th/5th or lower-half ranks), and where measured, its wear/value results are not competitive versus best-in-test benchmarks.

Performance Strengths
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong
    • 1st rolling resistance (7.53 kg/t) in 2026 AutoBild Mini All Season Test
    • 2nd rolling resistance (7.39 kg/t, +0.5% from best) in 2025 AutoBild All Season Test (17 tires)
    • 1st rolling resistance (7.6 kg/t) in 2025 CrossClimate 3 & 3 Sport vs Rivals (test winner)
  • Snow / Winter Traction & Control Strong
    • 1st snow braking (29.1 m) and 2nd across snow traction/handling/slalom in 2026 AutoBild Mini All Season Test
    • Top-tier snow results in 2025 AutoBild All Season Test: 3rd snow traction (+1.5% from best) and 4th snow handling (+1.3% from best)
    • Consistently close to best on snow in 2025 vs Rivals: 2nd snow braking (+0.4%), 2nd snow traction (+0.2%), 2nd snow handling (+1.3%)
  • Dry Handling Feel / Sportiness (when conditions suit) Moderate
    • 1st dry handling (76.6 s) plus 1st subjective dry handling and 'fun' (10 points) in 2025 vs Rivals (overall 1/4, test winner)
    • Dry handling remains competitive in larger tests: 6th/17 (+2.1% from best) in 2025 AutoBild All Season Test
Performance Weaknesses
  • Aquaplaning Resistance & Wet Lateral Grip (wet circle/handling consistency) Strong
    • 5th/5 in wet circle (+4% from best) and 4th/5 straight aquaplaning (+5.2%) in 2026 AutoBild Mini All Season Test
    • Wet dynamics mid-to-lower half in 2025 AutoBild All Season Test: 11th/17 wet circle (+9.8%), 10th/17 wet handling (+6.9%), 9th/17 curved aquaplaning (+15.7%)
    • Last-place straight aquaplaning 4th/4 (+7.1%) in 2025 vs Rivals
  • Wet Braking & Wet Handling (variable versus class leaders) Moderate
    • Wet braking can be excellent in small field: 1st/5 wet braking (50.1 m) in 2026 AutoBild Mini All Season Test
    • But drops to mid-pack in larger field: 8th/17 wet braking (+12.4%) and 10th/17 wet handling (+6.9%) in 2025 AutoBild All Season Test
    • Behind summer benchmarks in mixed-type comparison: 3rd/4 wet braking (+12.7%) and 3rd/4 wet handling (+6.9%) in 2025 auto motor und sport comparison
  • Wear / Value (cost-effectiveness) Moderate
    • 11th/15 wear (46,550 km, +32.1% from best) in 2025 AutoBild All Season Test
    • 15th/15 value metric (12.03 Price/1000, +117.1% from best) in 2025 AutoBild All Season Test
Performance Over Time

Test History

3
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2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test

2026
Winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is the strongest tire on wet and dry braking, posting the shortest stopping distances from 100 km/h on both surfaces. It also has the lowest rolling resistance and...
Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking
Weak:
Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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3
of 17
2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport represents Michelin's ambitious approach to creating a performance-oriented all-season tire. This brand-new all-weather tire offers outstanding driving dynamics in...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Value
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6
of 30
2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

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3
of 4
Michelin CrossClimate 3 & 3 Sport vs Pilot Sport 5 vs Primacy 5

2025
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport delivered a surprising level of performance in dry conditions for an all-season tire. Its dry handling lap was only marginally slower than the summer Primacy, with...
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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1
of 4
Michelin CrossClimate 3 and 3 Sport VS Rivals Winner

2025

A dynamic all-season with sports-tire reflexes: quickest in the dry, the class act in wet handling and braking consistency, and refined on-road. Its winter edge is competent rather than dominant, b...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Fun, Snow Braking, Snow Circle, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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