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1) A Decade-Long Boom in All-Season Demand
When Michelin first introduced the Crossclimate back in 2015, situation on the market was very different from what it is now – the allseason tyres had a bad name in Europe, usually for a good reason. But Michelin was able to fix the credibility of the allseason tyres with a brand new concept and clever engineering and the other brands followed. If you need a single chart to grasp how radically European motorists have changed their buying habits, look at the growth curve for all-season passenger-car tires:
| Year | 2010 | 2014 | 2020 | 2024* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (million tires) | 6 | 8 | 28 | 49 |
*2024 = full-year estimate in Michelin/ETRMA datasets.
- +512 % in ten years – from 8 million units in 2014 to 49 million in 2024.
- ~20 % compound annual growth 2014-24 – an expansion unmatched by any other replacement-tire category.
- Source of the gains – 75 % cannibalised from traditional summer products, 25 % from winter tires.
Put differently, every fifth replacement tire sold in Europe this year will be an all-season model—an option that barely existed a decade ago.
2. Bigger Wheels, Pricier Cars, Tougher Specs
Market mix is shifting up-market just as fast:
- Tires 18 inches and larger jumped from 3 % of all-season sales in 2016 to 18 % in 2024—a twenty-fold rise, fuelled by SUVs, EVs and performance cars. This made Michelin come up with a brand new product for these vehicles, as we will expain later.
- Four countries—France, Germany, Italy and the Benelux region—account for 73 % of total European demand, but growth is now visible everywhere legislation tightens.
3. Why Regulations Matter (and What 3PMSF Really Means)
- Since France’s 2021 “Loi Montagne II,” winter or all-season tires carrying the 3-Peak-Mountain-Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol are mandatory in 48 départements from 1 Nov-31 Mar.
- M+S-only markings no longer count as legal winter equipment in those zones (chains or socks are the fallback).
- Similar “fit-if-conditions-require” or sign-posted mandates cover large parts of Central & Northern Europe, while full seasonal mandates run from Finland to Slovenia.
Result: a regulatory environment that strongly encourages a one-tire-fits-all solution—so long as it wears the 3PMSF badge and performs like a winter tire when the mercury drops.
- Purple: Countries where winter tires are mandatory from mid-November to the end of March.
- Ochre / yellow-brown: Countries where winter tires are mandatory only when weather conditions require them.
- Blue: Countries where winter tires are mandatory only when indicated by specific road signs.
- Green: Countries where winter tires are not mandatory.
4. Enter Michelin’s Third-Generation CrossClimate Family
Michelin pioneered the segment in 2015, and it’s doubling down again with two new products, one of them being the brand new Crossclimate 3 sport:
| Metric | CrossClimate 3 Sport | Pilot Sport 5* (summer) | Pilot Alpin 5* (winter) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking (225/40 R18) | 100 % | 107 % | 89 % |
| Longevity | 100 % | 94 % | 110 % |
| Rolling resistance | B | C | D |
| Wet braking | A | A | B |
| 3PMSF certified | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ |
*Internal Michelin benchmark tests; lower % means shorter stopping distance.
4.1 CrossClimate 3 Sport – first true all-season performance tire
- Dynamic Response hybrid aramid/nylon belt for steering precision.
- Thermal Adaptive Compound 2.0 keeps grip consistent across –10 °C to +40 °C.
- Every size earns the top EU wet-grip “A” label and 3PMSF snow certification—rare in one tire, unheard-of in the UHP segment.
4.2 CrossClimate 3 – the mainstream upgrade
- +4 % wet grip, +15 % mileage versus CrossClimate 2.
- Maintains low rolling resistance—a key range-extender for EVs.
- Manufactured in Europe, with complex 18-inch+ SKUs produced via Michelin’s high-precision C3M additive-manufacturing process in Roanne, France.
5. What It Means for Fleets, EV Owners and Everyday Drivers
- One set of tires, zero seasonal changeovers. Swapping twice a year costs €60-€100 per visit and ties up storage space.
- Regulation-proof: 3PMSF compliance keeps you road-legal from Alpine passes to Scandinavian highways.
- Performance without trade-offs: CrossClimate 3 Sport matches—or beats—dedicated summer UHP rubber on dry stopping distance while outranking it for snow traction and efficiency.
- EV ready: Low rolling resistance classes (A–B) can add 20–40 km of extra range on a WLTP cycle.
6. Key Takeaways
- The European all-season market grew 6× in unit terms and 10× in value over the past decade.
- Regulatory pressure (3PMSF-only rules) and user convenience are accelerating adoption.
- Michelin’s CrossClimate 3 Sport carves out a brand-new “all-season UHP” niche, while CrossClimate 3 raises the bar for mainstream buyers.
- For fleets, EV drivers and performance-car enthusiasts alike, the 2025 all-season class delivers genuine year-round safety—and now, genuine excitement behind the wheel.
Dimensions:
Michelin Crossclimate 3 – Regular (64 variants)
| Size | EAN Code | Speed Rating | Load Index | Wet Grip | Fuel Efficiency | Noise | Features | Car Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/60 R16 | 3528703578086 | H (210 km/h) | 93 | B | B | – | Standard | Universal |
| 195/65 R16 | 3528702635414 | V (240 km/h) | 92 | B | C | – | Standard | Universal |
| 205/55 R16 | 3528706033223 | W (270 km/h) | 91 | B | C | – | Standard | Universal |
| 205/55 R16 | 3528703390961 | V (240 km/h) | 91 | B | C | – | Standard | Universal |
| 205/55 R16 | 3528705832346 | V (240 km/h) | 94 | B | B | – | Standard | Universal |
| 205/55 R16 | 3528705267988 | H (210 km/h) | 91 | B | C | – | Standard | Universal |
| 205/60 R16 | 3528708198487 | V (240 km/h) | 96 | B | B | – | Standard | Universal |
| 205/60 R16 | 3528701770185 | H (210 km/h) | 96 | B | B | – | Standard | Universal |
| 205/60 R16 | 3528706862090 | H (210 km/h) | 92 | B | C | – | Standard | Universal |
| 205/40 R17 | 3528705211165 | W (270 km/h) | 84 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 205/50 R17 | 3528709212984 | W (270 km/h) | 93 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 205/50 R17 | 3528701214368 | V (240 km/h) | 89 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 205/50 R17 | 3528705083779 | V (240 km/h) | 93 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 205/50 R17 | 3528700582901 | H (210 km/h) | 89 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 205/55 R17 | 3528705261313 | W (270 km/h) | 91 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 205/55 R17 | 3528702881972 | V (240 km/h) | 95 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 215/45 R17 | 3528701967981 | Y (300 km/h) | 91 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 215/50 R17 | 3528702149164 | W (270 km/h) | 95 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 215/50 R17 | 3528706413889 | W (270 km/h) | 91 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/45 R17 | 3528704712618 | Y (300 km/h) | 91 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/45 R17 | 3528706693472 | Y (300 km/h) | 94 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/45 R17 | 3528707892331 | W (270 km/h) | 91 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/45 R17 | 3528705553197 | V (240 km/h) | 94 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/50 R17 | 3528706184505 | Y (300 km/h) | 98 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/50 R17 | 3528703711377 | W (270 km/h) | 94 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/50 R17 | 3528706355301 | V (240 km/h) | 98 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/60 R17 | 3528702794067 | V (240 km/h) | 99 | B | B | – | Standard | Universal |
| 225/65 R17 | 3528702485965 | V (240 km/h) | 106 | B | B | – | Standard | Universal |
| 225/65 R17 | 3528703559276 | H (210 km/h) | 102 | B | C | – | Standard | Universal |
| 235/55 R17 | 3528708574724 | Y (300 km/h) | 103 | B | B | – | Standard | Universal |
| 235/55 R17 | 3528704792207 | V (240 km/h) | 99 | B | C | – | Standard | Universal |
| 235/65 R17 | 3528708200708 | W (270 km/h) | 108 | B | B | – | Standard | Universal |
| 175/60 R18 | 3528702377291 | H (210 km/h) | 85 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 205/45 R18 | 3528704638048 | V (240 km/h) | 90 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 215/45 R18 | 3528703106609 | W (270 km/h) | 93 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 215/50 R18 | 3528705653415 | W (270 km/h) | 92 | – | – | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/40 R18 | 3528705092788 | W (270 km/h) | 92 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/50 R18 | 3528703675891 | W (270 km/h) | 99 | – | – | – | Standard | Universal |
| 225/50 R18 | 3528707220974 | V (240 km/h) | 95 | – | – | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/55 R18 | 3528704239078 | V (240 km/h) | 98 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/55 R18 | 3528706316982 | V (240 km/h) | 102 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 235/50 R18 | 3528706968594 | Y (300 km/h) | 101 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 235/50 R18 | 3528702379004 | V (240 km/h) | 97 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 235/55 R18 | 3528702417904 | V (240 km/h) | 100 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 235/55 R18 | 3528705465346 | V (240 km/h) | 104 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 245/35 R18 | 3528701214344 | Y (300 km/h) | 92 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 245/50 R18 | 3528705283957 | W (270 km/h) | 100 | B | C | – | Standard | Universal |
| 255/35 R18 | 3528702588918 | Y (300 km/h) | 94 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 255/55 R18 | 3528702538746 | W (270 km/h) | 109 | – | – | – | Standard | Universal |
| 255/60 R18 | 3528700285192 | V (240 km/h) | 112 | B | B | – | Standard | Universal |
| 265/35 R18 | 3528701885971 | Y (300 km/h) | 97 | B | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 265/60 R18 | 3528702674673 | H (210 km/h) | 110 | B | B | – | Standard | Universal |
| 205/50 R19 | 3528705791810 | H (210 km/h) | 94 | – | – | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/45 R19 | 3528706089039 | W (270 km/h) | 96 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/50 R19 | 3528706077371 | V (240 km/h) | 100 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 245/50 R19 | 3528702158296 | V (240 km/h) | 105 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 285/45 R19 | 3528703746591 | W (270 km/h) | 111 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 195/55 R20 | 3528700704792 | H (210 km/h) | 95 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 235/45 R20 | 3528708343283 | V (240 km/h) | 100 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 245/45 R20 | 3528706069239 | W (270 km/h) | 103 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 245/45 R20 | 3528706802638 | V (240 km/h) | 99 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 265/40 R20 | 3528704729166 | Y (300 km/h) | 104 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 265/50 R20 | 3528705526214 | V (240 km/h) | 111 | B | B | – | Standard | Universal |
| 275/45 R20 | 3528706691812 | Y (300 km/h) | 110 | B | B | – | MFS | Universal |
Michelin Crossclimate 3 SPORT (31 variants)
| Size | EAN Code | Speed Rating | Load Index | Wet Grip | Fuel Efficiency | Noise | Features | Car Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/40 R18 | 3528705556785 | Y (300 km/h) | 86 | A | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 215/40 R18 | 3528704214693 | Y (300 km/h) | 89 | A | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/40 R18 | 3528702723678 | Y (300 km/h) | 92 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 235/40 R18 | 3528704511099 | Y (300 km/h) | 95 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 245/40 R18 | 3528701952635 | Y (300 km/h) | 97 | A | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 255/40 R18 | 3528708794603 | Y (300 km/h) | 99 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 225/40 R19 | 3528702942161 | Y (300 km/h) | 93 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 235/35 R19 | 3528709302036 | Y (300 km/h) | 91 | A | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 245/35 R19 | 3528705174194 | Y (300 km/h) | 93 | A | C | – | MFS | Universal |
| 245/40 R19 | 3528706805158 | Y (300 km/h) | 98 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 245/45 R19 | 3528702676233 | Y (300 km/h) | 102 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 255/35 R19 | 3528701299877 | Y (300 km/h) | 96 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 255/40 R19 | 3528701994772 | Y (300 km/h) | 100 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 255/45 R19 | 3528709723930 | Y (300 km/h) | 104 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 275/35 R19 | 3528703621140 | Y (300 km/h) | 100 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 275/40 R19 | 3528704587285 | Y (300 km/h) | 105 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 245/35 R20 | 3528701214399 | Y (300 km/h) | 95 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 245/40 R20 | 3528707736338 | Y (300 km/h) | 99 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 245/45 R20 | 3528703040767 | V (240 km/h) | 103 | A | B | – | MFS | A39 |
| 255/35 R20 | 3528708764460 | Y (300 km/h) | 97 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 255/40 R20 | 3528703334354 | Y (300 km/h) | 101 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 255/50 R20 | 3528708248786 | Y (300 km/h) | 109 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 255/55 R20 | 3528703495505 | Y (300 km/h) | 110 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 275/35 R20 | 3528701342634 | Y (300 km/h) | 102 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 275/40 R20 | 3528702911198 | Y (300 km/h) | 106 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 285/35 R20 | 3528703043492 | Y (300 km/h) | 104 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 285/45 R20 | 3528704078288 | Y (300 km/h) | 112 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 315/35 R20 | 3528702660041 | Y (300 km/h) | 110 | – | – | – | MFS | Universal |
| 255/40 R21 | 3528706478918 | Y (300 km/h) | 102 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 265/40 R21 | 3528704865215 | Y (300 km/h) | 105 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
| 295/35 R21 | 3528700995688 | Y (300 km/h) | 107 | A | B | – | MFS | Universal |
