Michelin CrossClimate SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin CrossClimate SUV and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 appear in 18 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 SUV performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 14 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 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin CrossClimate SUV still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate SUV | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.6 | 87.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate SUV
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate SUV | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.7 21 | Avg rank 3.8 9812 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.5 7 | Avg rank 3.3 1164 | Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.9 23 | Avg rank 5.1 265 | Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 5.7 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 111 | Avg rank 5.5 228 | Michelin CrossClimate SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.1 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 4.5 212 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 3.7 and 3.8.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Michelin CrossClimate SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 3.3 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Michelin CrossClimate SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 5.1 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Michelin CrossClimate SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 5.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.0 for the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate SUV ranks better than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate SUV appears in 4 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 in 14.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
