Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    2026 test data · 17 independent tests

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    Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S and Michelin CrossClimate Plus appear in 17 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S and Michelin CrossClimate Plus are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricBlack-Arrow All Season Dart 4SMichelin CrossClimate Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used116
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank24.75.1
    Latest test20232021
    Tire Lab Score94.5

    Tire Lab Score

    94.5
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBlack-Arrow All Season Dart 4SMichelin CrossClimate PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 35.0
    Avg rank 4.7
    453
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 21.0
    Avg rank 3.8
    1047
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 5.6
    122
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 4.0
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 5.6
    55
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 1.7
    21
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 5.5
    11
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    💧 Wet: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 35.0 for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.

    ☀️ Dry: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 21.0 for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.

    ❄️ Snow: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.

    🧊 Ice: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.

    📏 Mileage: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.

    🔋 Efficiency: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S or Michelin CrossClimate Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks higher on average than the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks better than the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate Plus in 16.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →