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Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport - Test Results

Test Statistics

6

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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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 tyres)
    • 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

1
of 4
2026 AutoView All-Season Tyre Test

2026

The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is AutoView's overall winner with 97.5 points. It led dry braking, cornering and subjective handling, finished second in wet braking, and tied for the lowest noise...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking
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3
of 5
2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test

2026
Winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is the strongest tyre 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 Tyre 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 tyre. This brand-new all-weather tyre offers outstanding driving dynamics in...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Value
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6
of 30
2025 All Season 30 Tyre 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 tyre. 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

The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport (Test Winner) takes the overall win on the back of its dry handling, where it is the quickest of the four around the lap and the highest rated for steering feel an...
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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