Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF

    2026 test data · 18 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF: 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 SF 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, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 tests.

    How the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, 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 SF 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
    • You prefer the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin CrossClimate PlusPirelli Cinturato All Season SF
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used162
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank5.19.8
    Latest test20212020
    Tire Lab Score94.586.6

    Tire Lab Score

    94.5
    Excellent · All Season
    86.6
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin CrossClimate PlusPirelli Cinturato All Season SFWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.7
    453
    Avg rank 13.0
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.8
    1047
    Avg rank 5.7
    2
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.6
    122
    Avg rank 14.0
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.0
    No data
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.6
    55
    Avg rank 7.5
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 1.7
    21
    Avg rank 9.0
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.5
    11
    Avg rank 13.0
    Michelin CrossClimate 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 SF

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 13.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.7 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 14.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 9.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 13.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate Plus or Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 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 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin CrossClimate Plus appears in 16 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 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 →