Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

    2026 test data · 12 independent tests

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    Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus and Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport appear in 12 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 Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 6 tests.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 6 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 Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricCooper Weather Master SA2 PlusMichelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used66
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank13.33.9
    Latest test20212026
    Tire Lab Score85.488.7

    Tire Lab Score

    85.4
    Very Good · All Season
    88.7
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryCooper Weather Master SA2 PlusMichelin CrossClimate 3 SportWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.8
    Avg rank 3.8
    333
    Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.2
    Avg rank 3.0
    422
    Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 17.6
    Avg rank 2.9
    133
    Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.3
    Avg rank 3.4
    331
    Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 20.0
    Avg rank 10.5
    Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.0
    2
    Avg rank 7.7
    Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus

    💧 Wet: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 9.8 for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 12.2 for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 17.6 for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 8.3 for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 10.5, compared to 20.0 for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    🔋 Efficiency: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport

    The Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 7.7 for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus or Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport ranks higher on average than the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport ranks better than the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport shows better mileage performance than the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus appears in 6 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport in 6.

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