Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason: 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 AllSeason appear in 19 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 Michelin CrossClimate Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 3 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 AllSeason still wins on efficiency, 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 snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 16 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.5 | 84.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate Plus
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 453 | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.8 1047 | Avg rank 6.2 1 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 6.7 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.0 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 55 | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 1.7 21 | Avg rank 9.0 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason |
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 6.2 for the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.7 for the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.3 for the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 9.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate Plus or Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason 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 AllSeason.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate Plus appears in 16 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
