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Michelin CrossClimate Test Results

Tested 2015 to 2018 8 publications

Tested 14 times by independent publications, the Michelin CrossClimate has taken 4 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.

  • 14Independent tests
  • 4Test wins
  • 11Podium finishes
  • 3rdAverage finish
  • 71%Field beaten on average
  • 8Publications
Michelin CrossClimate

14 tests, 2015 to 2018

0%50%100%2015201620172018Average 71%2015 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2015): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2015 French All Season Tire Test (2015): P3 of 5, Beat 50% of the field2016 GF All Season Tire Test (2016): P2 of 11, Beat 90% of the field2016 ACE All Season Tire Test (2016): P3 of 10, Beat 78% of the field2016 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2016): P1 of 7, Beat 100% of the field2016 AZ Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2016): P4 of 14, Beat 62% of the field2016 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2016): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2016 AMS SUV All Season Tire Test (2016): P2 of 4, Beat 67% of the field2016 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2016): P3 of 6, Beat 60% of the field2017 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2017): P1 of 8, Beat 86% of the field2017 All Season VS Winter Tire Test (2017): P1 of 11, Beat 90% of the field2017 All Season Tire Test (2017): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2018 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2018): P9 of 9, Beat 0% of the field2018 New and Worn Summer Tire Test (2018): P9 of 16, Beat 38% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 71%
The latest test

2018 New and Worn Summer Tire Test P9 of 16

Strong: Dry Braking, Noise Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Record by discipline

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 4 P1.8 of 12.5 93% 1
Dry Handling 4 P3 of 12.5 87% 2
Wet
Wet Braking 4 P4.8 of 12.5 70% -
Wet Handling 4 P3.5 of 12.5 78% -
Straight Aqua 2 P4 of 11.5 71% -
Snow
Snow Braking 3 P6.3 of 11 47% -
Snow Handling 3 P7 of 11 41% -
Comfort
Noise 3 P4 of 13.3 71% 1
Value
Wear 1 P4 of 12 73% -
Value 1 P8 of 12 36% -
Rolling Resistance 3 P3.7 of 11 74% -

Head-to-head record

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
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 12 shared: 3 ahead, 8 behind 12 3 8 1 27%
Vredestein Quatrac 5 11 shared: 10 ahead, 1 behind 11 10 1 - 91%
Nokian WeatherProof 11 shared: 7 ahead, 4 behind 11 7 4 - 64%
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason 9 shared: 9 ahead, 0 behind 9 9 0 - 100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S 8 shared: 7 ahead, 1 behind 8 7 1 - 88%
Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 7 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind 7 7 0 - 100%
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%

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 This tire 14 4 3rd 71%
Michelin CrossClimate+ Successor 27 5 4th 64%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 14 tests. Updated September 15, 2025.

Michelin CrossClimate shows a clear summer-biased all-season pattern: outstanding dry performance, competitive wet capability, and acceptable but not class-leading snow. Across 14 tests it averages 3.1 overall with multiple wins and podiums in major 2016-2017 comparisons, often praised for dry braking/handling and strong wet braking versus all-season rivals. One notable outlier is the 2018 ADAC all-season test where it placed last in class, highlighting variability in broader winter metrics and ADAC's weighting. Noise performance is often good to excellent, and rolling resistance is generally favorable.

Overall, its strengths cluster in dry and general all-season balance with repeated test wins (2016-2017). Weaknesses emerge in deep winter/snow handling and isolated wet braking variability in some tests. Value can be mid-pack due to price, but durability/wear results are solid when measured.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Snow/Winter Traction and Handling Strong
    Details
    • 2017 Auto Bild All Season 205/55 R16: 8th snow braking (+7%), 8th snow handling (+4%)
    • 2017 Auto Zeitung All Season vs Winter: 10th snow handling (+6.8%), 6th snow braking (+9%)
  • Wet Braking Variability Moderate
    Details
    • 2018 Auto Navigator Summer: 9th wet braking (+14.8% from best)
    • 2016 Auto Express All Season: wet braking 7% worse than test-winning Goodyear
  • Value/Purchase Price Moderate
    Details
    • 2017 Auto Bild All Season 205/55 R16: Value 8th/12 (+54.7% from best)
    • Consistently premium pricing mentioned relative to peers
  • Dry Handling vs Best-in-class (non-summer tests) Minor
    Details
    • 2018 Auto Navigator Summer: 8th dry handling (+9.6% from best) despite strong dry braking
    • Several tests note summer-tire-like behavior but occasional handling drop-offs
  • Outlier Overall Result Moderate
    Details
    • 2018 ADAC All Season: 9th/11 (last among all-season set) despite strong history elsewhere
  • Snow traction Strong in 5 of 13 tests
    Details
  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 3 of 13 tests
    Details
  • Snow handling Moderate in 2 of 13 tests
    Details
  • Snow braking Moderate in 2 of 13 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Michelin CrossClimate (13 tests) and 132 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 6 of 13 tests 57 praise, 13 criticise of 132 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry grip strength in 7 of 13 tests 53 praise, 6 criticise of 132 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Tread life strength in 3 of 13 tests 35 praise, 4 criticise of 132 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet braking strength in 3 of 13 tests 10 praise, 4 criticise of 132 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry braking strength in 5 of 13 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 132 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet handling strength in 1 of 13 tests 7 praise, 3 criticise of 132 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Road noise no test mentions it 40 praise, 5 criticise of 132 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort no test mentions it 23 praise, 0 criticise of 132 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 14

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2018 2 tests
2017 3 tests
P2 of 10 Beat 89% of the field

2017 All Season Tire Test

Auto Bild 205/55 R16

StrongDry BrakingDry Handling WinnerGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2

2016 7 tests
P3 of 6 Beat 60% of the field

2016 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

Auto Express 225/45 R17

Excellent in the dry, but weaker in the snow and aquaplaning tests.

WinnerGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2

P2 of 4 Beat 67% of the field

2016 AMS SUV All Season Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 215/60 R17

As the only summer bias all season tire in the test, the Michelin CrossClimate won the dry testing by a margin. It equaled the test winning Goodyear in the wet, but couldn't match the winter-bias all season Goodyear in the snow and ice. The best choice for climates which don't see heavy snowfall.

WinnerGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2

P3 of 10 Beat 78% of the field

2016 ACE All Season Tire Test

ACE 205/55 R16

Best wet and dry braking, with only aquaplaning stopping it winning every test other than snow. Surprisingly capable with snow traction and braking makes the CrossClimate the ideal choice for climates which don't see a lot of snow

WinnerNokian WeatherProof

2015 2 tests
P3 of 5 Beat 50% of the field

2015 French All Season Tire Test

205/55 R16

As the only summer optimized all season tire on test, the Michelin dominated all tests on dry and wet surfaces, partly due to the lack of siping. The lack of sipes has a negative impact on performance in the snow, where Michelin lagged behind rivals. On snowy roads you need to go slowly and carefully.

WinnerGoodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2

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