Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 are Premium Touring All Season tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

In This Article

Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion

CrossClimate-2 VS Cinturato-All-Season-SF3

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been six tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these six tests:

Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead of the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 in one of the tests
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in five of the tests

While it might look like the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is better than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 2.64% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

38.19M

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

37.18M

Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	Michelin CrossClimate 2:39.2M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 37.7M
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.62M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 36.97M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:38.4M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 36.9M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview 225/50 R17	Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.9M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 36.9M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.9M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 36.9M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:38.1M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 37.7M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 1.79% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

71.91s

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

70.62s

Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	Michelin CrossClimate 2:56.4s	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 55.4s
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	Michelin CrossClimate 2:87.41s	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 85.84s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during zero dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.12% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

99.37Km/H

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

100.5Km/H

Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:90.1Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 92Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Michelin CrossClimate 2:94.5Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 95.8Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:113.5Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 113.7Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during zero subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 8.64% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

50.25 Points

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

55 Points

Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	Michelin CrossClimate 2:92 Points	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 100 Points
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	Michelin CrossClimate 2:8.5 Points	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 10 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 5.19% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

46.43M

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

44.02M

Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.3M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 35.5M
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	Michelin CrossClimate 2:27.25M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 25.14M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:46M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 43.9M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview 225/50 R17	Michelin CrossClimate 2:56.4M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 53.5M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Michelin CrossClimate 2:56.4M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 53.5M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:55.2M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 52.6M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 4.06% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

26.59M

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

25.51M

Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Wet Braking - Cool winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19

Michelin CrossClimate 2:26.59M

✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 25.51M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 2.98% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

100.2s

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

97.21s

Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	Michelin CrossClimate 2:87.9s	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 86.2s
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	Michelin CrossClimate 2:112.49s	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 108.22s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during zero wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.96% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

75.33Km/H

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

77.63Km/H

Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:73.3Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 75.4Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Michelin CrossClimate 2:71.9Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 75.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:80.8Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 82.4Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during zero subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 4.57% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

52.25 Points

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

54.75 Points

Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	Michelin CrossClimate 2:95 Points	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 100 Points
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	Michelin CrossClimate 2:9.5 Points	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 9.5 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during four wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 2.63% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

13.71s

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

13.35s

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	Michelin CrossClimate 2:12.18s	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 12s
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:14.6s	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 14s
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Michelin CrossClimate 2:11.89s	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 11.53s
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:16.18s	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 15.86s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during zero straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 4.48% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

76.68Km/H

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

80.28Km/H

Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	Michelin CrossClimate 2:80.1Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 84.2Km/H
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	Michelin CrossClimate 2:77.6Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 79.1Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:78.4Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 83.3Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Michelin CrossClimate 2:74.3Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 79.4Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:73Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 75.4Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during zero curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 slipped out at a 7.88% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

2.69m/sec2

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

2.92m/sec2

Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	Michelin CrossClimate 2:3.22m/sec2	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 3.43m/sec2
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.28m/sec2	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 2.55m/sec2
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.35m/sec2	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 2.56m/sec2
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.95m/sec2	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 3.32m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.65m/sec2	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 2.75m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 4.68% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

21.17M

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

22.21M

Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:17.6M	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 18.8M
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:18.07M	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 18.75M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:23.9M	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 24.4M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:23.9M	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 25.4M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:22.4M	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 23.7M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 accelerated 0.86% faster than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

6.94s

Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	Michelin CrossClimate 2:8.69s	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 8.46s
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:5.31s	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 5.42s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 0.97% better snow traction than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

3233N

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

3201.67N

Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>

2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:2767N	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 2797N
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:2698N	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 2682N
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:4234N	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 4126N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.01% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

85.17s

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

86.92s

Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:90.68s	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 91.99s
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:79.65s	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 81.84s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.62% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

56.07Km/H

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

54.6Km/H

Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>

2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:57.5Km/H	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 57Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:55.1Km/H	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 53.3Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:55.6Km/H	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 53.5Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 2.27% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

55 Points

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

53.75 Points

Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:100 Points	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 98 Points
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:10 Points	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 9.5 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 provided 6.85% more lateral grip than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

2.19ms/2

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

2.04ms/2

Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:0.386ms/2	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 0.378ms/2
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:4ms/2	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 3.71ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.3% faster through a slalom than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

4.34m/sec2

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

4.24m/sec2

Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>

2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.42m/sec2	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 4.36m/sec2
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.26m/sec2	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 4.12m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle 3.8% shorter than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

8.36M

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

8.69M

Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:6.79M	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 6.89M
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:9.92M	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 10.48M

Ice Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two ice traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 accelerated 4.34% faster than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

4.84s

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

4.63s

Ice acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Ice Traction: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Ice Traction winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.97s	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 4.68s
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.7s	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 4.57s

Subj. Comfort

Michelin CrossClimate 2

9 Points

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

10 Points

Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>

Noise

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.85% quieter than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

72.08dB

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

72.7dB

External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Noise winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:70.9dB	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 71.7dB
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:72dB	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 72.9dB
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:71.9dB	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 72.8dB
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Michelin CrossClimate 2:72.5dB	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 72.5dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:73.1dB	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 73.6dB

Wear

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is predicted to cover 25.63% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

51144.5KM

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

38035.5KM

Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Wear winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:39609KM	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 33741KM
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:62680KM	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 42330KM

Value

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two value tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 proved to have a 17.15% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

6.62Price/1000

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

7.99Price/1000

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Value winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.54Price/1000	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 2.75Price/1000
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:10.69Price/1000	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 13.23Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one price tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 cost 7.76% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

100.59

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

92.78

Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

See how the Price winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024
205/55 R16

Michelin CrossClimate 2:100.59

✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 92.78

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 5.27% lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

7.37kg / t

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

7.78kg / t

Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:6.98kg / t	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 7.86kg / t
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:7.76kg / t	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 7.99kg / t
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Michelin CrossClimate 2:7.98kg / t	✓ Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 7.84kg / t
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:7.4kg / t	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 8.24kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:6.72kg / t	Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 6.98kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 5.53% less fuel than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

4.78l/100km

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

5.06l/100km

Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17

✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.78l/100km

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 5.06l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 lost 27.11% less particle wear matter than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

527g

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

723g

Total weight loss after wear test in grams, lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17

✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:527g

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 723g

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

In total the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 122 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 has been reviewed 11 times and drivers have given the tire 88% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Best Review for the Michelin CrossClimate 2

Given 81% 235/50 R18 on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles

Car = 2014 Infiniti Q60 AWD (aka G37 Coupe / CV36 Skyline - RWD bias ATTESA AWD) Overall, pleased with the tire as I wanted a comfortable tire with long tread life and a true "All-Season" tire for the winter months as I have not yet purchased a set of dedicated summer wheels/tires yet. Coming from previous Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ which lasted around 52k of 45k mile rating with sometimes spirited driving, so have no reason to doubt Michelin's tread ware claims, at least on my vehicle. Handling in the dry, the AS3+ was better when taking curves/turns and activated the VDC/TCS less often,... Continue reading this review using the link below

Helpful 359 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2021

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Best Review for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Given 87% 225/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles

I’m going to leave this mini-review here, even though I haven’t tested them in the fall/winter. They have been on the car for about 4 months and 6000 kilometers.

These are absolutely incredible tires, especially considering the fact that they are all season. Dry and wet grip is really good, braking is safe and the handling is really nice.
I think they were the best decision for this car in the family and if they behave good in the winter, be it on snow or at low temperatures, I’ll get them for the other car in the family.

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Helpful 68 - tire reviewed on July 16, 2024

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Conclusion

In conclusion the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed better in snow braking, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, ice braking, noise, wear, value, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion, while the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow traction, ice traction and price.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Test Results

Dry Braking

Dry Handling [s]

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Dry Handling

Wet Braking

Wet Braking - Cool

Wet Handling [s]

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Wet Handling

Wet Circle

Straight Aqua

Curved Aquaplaning

Snow Braking

Snow Traction

Snow Traction

Snow Handling [s]

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Snow Handling

Snow Circle

Snow Slalom

Ice Braking

Ice Traction

Subj. Comfort

Noise

Wear

Value

Price

Rolling Resistance

Fuel Consumption

Abrasion

Real World Driver Reviews

Conclusion

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