Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3: 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 P7 AS Plus 3 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 Michelin CrossClimate Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 tests.
How the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 1 test.
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 P7 AS Plus 3 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 prefer the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 16 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.5 | 79.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate Plus
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 453 | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.8 1047 | Avg rank 6.0 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 4.0 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 55 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 1.7 21 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.5 11 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.7 for the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 6.0 for the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.3 for the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
Both tires perform similarly in ice, with average ranks of 4.0 and 4.0.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to no data for the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate Plus or Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks higher on average than the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 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 P7 AS Plus 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate Plus appears in 16 independent tests, Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
