Michelin CrossClimate SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

    2026 test data · 18 independent tests

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    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
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin CrossClimate SUVPirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used414
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.84.5
    Latest test20222026
    Tire Lab Score86.687.8

    Tire Lab Score

    86.6
    Very Good · All Season
    87.8
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin CrossClimate SUVPirelli Cinturato All Season SF3Winner
    💧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
    🧊IceNo 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
    📏MileageNo 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 →