Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus and Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus appear in 18 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Michelin CrossClimate Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 2 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 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 16 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.1 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.5 | 82.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 453 | Avg rank 11.3 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.8 1047 | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 5.5 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.0 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 55 | Avg rank 5.5 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 1.7 21 | Avg rank 10.0 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 11.3 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 10.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 10.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate Plus or Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus ranks better than the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate Plus appears in 16 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus in 2, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
