Michelin CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin CrossClimate and Michelin CrossClimate Plus appear in 20 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 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate Plus performs. It takes the win in ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 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 ice and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin CrossClimate 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
Choose Michelin CrossClimate Plus if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 4 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.8 | 94.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate
Michelin CrossClimate Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 13 | Avg rank 4.7 453 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 51 | Avg rank 3.8 1047 | Michelin CrossClimate |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.7 2 | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Michelin CrossClimate |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.0 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 11 | Avg rank 5.6 55 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 1.7 21 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 4.8 and 4.7.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 3.8 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 5.8 for the Michelin CrossClimate.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 4.0 for the Michelin CrossClimate.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.3 for the Michelin CrossClimate.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin CrossClimate Plus 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 Michelin CrossClimate.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate appears in 4 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate Plus in 16.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →