P1 of 11
Beat 100% of the field
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
Exemplary.
Michelin CrossClimate SUV Test Results
Tested 2018 to 2022
1 publication
Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Michelin CrossClimate SUV has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 2nd.
- 4Independent tests
- 2Test wins
- 4Podium finishes
- 2ndAverage finish
- 89%Field beaten on average
- 1Publications
4 tests, 2018 to 2022
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 89%
Record by discipline
Where the Michelin CrossClimate SUV 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 | 4 | P2 of 11 | 90% | - |
| Dry Handling | 4 | P2.8 of 11 | 83% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 4 | P3.3 of 11 | 77% | 1 |
| Wet Handling | 4 | P6 of 11 | 50% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P8 of 13 | 42% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 4 | P3 of 11 | 76% | 2 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P5 of 13 | 67% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 4 | P8.3 of 11 | 27% | - |
| Snow Traction | 2 | P5.5 of 12.5 | 62% | - |
| Snow Handling | 4 | P3.3 of 10.3 | 74% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 1 | P6 of 12 | 55% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 4 | P4 of 11 | 65% | 1 |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 4 | P3.3 of 11 | 79% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Michelin CrossClimate SUV. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental AllSeasonContact
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin CrossClimate SUV This tire | 4 | 2 | 2nd | 89% |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV Successor | 2 | 2 | 1st | 94% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 4 tests. Updated November 26, 2025.
Across four SUV all-season tests, the Michelin CrossClimate SUV delivers consistently top-tier overall results (avg. 1.5 overall, two wins, two seconds). It excels on dry roads and in wet braking/straight-line aquaplaning, frequently placing top 1-2 and often cited as class-leading. Rolling resistance is also strong. Snow performance is its main compromise, with repeated bottom-half results in snow braking/traction, aligning with its summer-biased all-season positioning. Noise is generally good to average. Pricing is consistently high.
Performance Strengths
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Dry Performance
Strong
Details
- 2nd place dry braking in 2022 (+6.9%)
- 2nd place dry handling in 2019 (235/65 R17, +1.7%)
- 2nd place dry braking in 2019 (235/55 R19, +5.4%)
- 2nd place dry handling in 2018 (+0.2%)
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Wet Braking and Aquaplaning
Strong
Details
- 1st place wet braking in 2018
- 2nd place wet braking in 2022 (+3.6%)
- 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2022
- 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2019 (235/65 R17)
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Rolling Efficiency
Moderate
Details
- 2nd place rolling resistance in 2019 (235/55 R19, +9.5%)
- 2nd place rolling resistance in 2018 (+10.4%)
- 5th place rolling resistance in 2022 (+9.8%)
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Overall Awards/Consistency
Strong
Details
- 1st/13 overall in 2022
- 1st/12 overall in 2019 (235/65 R17)
- 2nd/9 overall in 2019 (235/55 R19)
- 2nd/10 overall in 2018
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Noise/Comfort
Moderate
Details
- 1st place noise in 2022
- 2nd place noise in 2019 (235/65 R17, +0.3%)
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 2 of 4 tests
Details
good aquaplaning safety
- 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2022)highest safety for aquaplaning
- 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tire Test (2019)
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Snow traction
Strong
in 2 of 4 tests
Details
stunning qualities on ice and snow
- 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tire Test (2019)good in the snow and wet
- 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tire Test (2019)
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Dry handling
Strong
in 2 of 4 tests
Details
dynamic and sporty behavior on dry handling
- 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tire Test (2019)sport dynamic handling in the dry
- 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tire Test (2019)
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Wet grip
Strong
in 2 of 4 tests
Details
good in the snow and wet
- 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tire Test (2019)good in the wet
- 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2018)
Performance Weaknesses
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Snow Performance
Strong
Details
- 9th place snow braking in 2022 (+16.5%)
- 7th place snow braking in 2019 (235/55 R19, +15.7%)
- 8th place snow braking in 2018 (+17.3%)
- 8th place snow traction in 2022 (+6.4%)
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Wet Handling (lateral grip)
Moderate
Details
- 8th place wet handling in 2022 (+1.3%)
- 5th place wet handling in 2019 (235/55 R19, +4.7%)
- 5th place wet handling in 2018 (+3.3%)
- 8th place wet circle in 2022 (+2.2%)
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Price/Value
Strong
Details
- 11th/11 price in 2022 (+175.9%)
- 9th/10 price in 2019 (235/65 R17, +35.6%)
- 7th/7 price in 2019 (235/55 R19, +72.9%)
- 9th/10 price in 2018 (+67.4%)
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Noise Variability
Minor
Details
- 6th place noise in 2019 (235/55 R19, +1.0%)
- 7th place noise in 2018 (+2.6%)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Michelin CrossClimate SUV (4 tests) and 21 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Wet grip strength in 2 of 4 tests 9 praise, 1 criticise of 21 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort strength in 1 of 4 tests 7 praise, 2 criticise of 21 reviews · Read those reviews
- Snow traction strength in 2 of 4 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 21 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry handling strength in 2 of 4 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 21 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry grip strength in 1 of 4 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 21 reviews · Read those reviews
Flagged by testers, not mentioned by owners
- Aquaplaning resistance strength in 2 of 4 tests no owner mentions it
Every test, newest first 4
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2022 1 test
2019 2 tests
P1 of 10
Beat 89% of the field
P2 of 7
Beat 83% of the field
2018 1 test
P2 of 8
Beat 86% of the field
2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
Highly Recommended.
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