Pros and cons
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Comfortable ride
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Competitors
The Michelin CrossClimate+ is a premium all-season tire that offers well-balanced performance in various weather conditions. According to multiple tests conducted by Autobild and TyreReviews.com, this tire provides dynamic handling, precise steering, and high mileage capabilities. Additionally, it has a proven all-season profile with a high-performance potential, offering good snow traction, stable driving behavior, and excellent steering precision. Furthermore, the tire has been praised for its short dry braking and low rolling resistance.
However, there are a few drawbacks to the Michelin CrossClimate+ as well. In some tests, it demonstrated weak performance in curve aquaplaning, and average wet braking. Moreover, higher levels of noise were reported in certain tests. It is important to note that the tire's performance may vary depending on its dimension, as the tests conducted involved different sizes (205/55 R16, 215/60 R16, and 225/45 R17).
Lastly, the Michelin CrossClimate+ comes with a relatively high price, which may deter some potential buyers. Nonetheless, its overall performance and efficiency make it a worthy investment for those seeking a premium all-season tire. It is worth mentioning that a new version, the CrossClimate 2, will be launched in 2021, which could potentially address the tire's shortcomings.
Sizes
Michelin CrossClimate+ is made in 81 sizes, starting from 145/60 R13 up to 255/40 R19.
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Michelin CrossClimate+ is ranked #71 of 943 allround tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Autobild 2021, Használtautó.hu 2020, and other organizations. Michelin CrossClimate+ belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from France. It is made in total of 81 sizes, 145/60 R13 being the smallest and 255/40 R19 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 13 times, first test was carried in 2018. This model received the best possible rating in 3 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 97% of Michelin CrossClimate+ has "B" wet grip rating and most (61%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise is a strong quality of Michelin CrossClimate+ - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 57% of them produce 69db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to CrossClimate 2, which is a tyre from Michelin (France) and has a rating of 96%, compared to 71% of the Michelin in question.
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Timeline
2018
Michelin CrossClimate+ was tested 4x (Autobild,...)
2019
Michelin CrossClimate+ was tested 3x (ACE,...) and won the Autobild 225/45 R17 test.
2020
Michelin CrossClimate+ was tested 5x (Autoklub ČR,...)
2021
Michelin CrossClimate+ was tested 1x (Autobild)
Achievements
Michelin CrossClimate+ in tyre tests
The Michelin CrossClimate+ is a premium segment tyre that has been tested by some of Europe's most esteemed organizations that test tyres. The tests range from all-year to winter conditions, with the earliest test being in 2018 and the most recent in 2021. The tyre has an impressive overall rating of 87%, which is considered excellent for its segment. According to the test results, the Michelin CrossClimate+ performed best in Autobild's 2019 Allyear tyre test for 225/45 R17, where it came first out of 10. Its worst performance was in Hasznáutó.hu's 2020 Winter tyre test for 205/55 R16, where it came 12th out of 16. The Michelin CrossClimate+ won one of the tests it was included in, which was Autobild's 2019 Allyear tyre test for 225/45 R17. It is worth noting that the tyre did not receive a rating for some of the tests. Additionally, the Michelin CrossClimate+ was recommended in some of the tested disciplines, including AutoMotorSport's 2018 Allyear tyre test for 205/55 R16 and ACE's 2019 Allyear tyre test for 205/60 R16.
All tyre tests where Michelin CrossClimate+ was featured:
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,7 | 45 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 39,7 | 49,7 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Fuel consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2,0 | 2,6 | 3,0 | 2,4 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 2,7 | 2,6 | 3,9 | 2,4 | 3,0 | 2,0 | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on ice | ||||
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| Best values in test | 13,9 | 14,8 | 16,4 | ||||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 13,9 | 15,2 | 31,5 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 99,8 | 99,3 | 106,9 | 98,3 | |||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 99,3 | 95,3 | 106,9 | 95,8 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 2 | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | |||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,5 | 46,3 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 39,9 | 48,6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 200 | 66 | 66 | 49 | 18 | 8 | |
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 188 | 49 | 60 | 49 | 17 | 8 | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,4 | 45,2 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 40,8 | 48,1 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 2- | 2 | 2- | 1- | |||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,0 | ||||||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 8,1 | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100,6 | 100 | 102,2 | |
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 97,2 | 94,2 | 100 | 97,6 | 90,9 | 102,2 | |
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (3x) | 85% (3x) | 65% (1x) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exemplary | Good | Recommended | Sufficient |
| 3x | 1x | 2x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R15 | R16 | R17 |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 92.5% (4x) | 82.5% (2x) |
Ratings x Width
| 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 90% (3x) | 100% (1x) | 100% (1x) | 65% (1x) |
FAQ
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.