MICHELIN CrossClimate 3 Sport REIFENBEWERTUNG

Very well, excellent grip in the wet

Very good so far, good grip all season tyres. Feel safe and sturdy.

These tyres are very good for grip in all cold and moderate temperature conditions (they were removed for high summer temperatures for summer tyres instead). The tyre wear rate is quite high but this is to be expected from a high grip all season tyre. The tyre rubber can be noticeably sticky when damp and wet. The car has more understeer (FWD) with these tyres compared to UHP summer tyres, but this is to be expected (Astra J GTC VXR, 280hp)

I own two vehicle that I use these tyres and both have had several sets over the years, it’s my go to brand the cross climate works well though-out the year and doesn’t disappoint.

Since theses tyres were fitted the car (Porsche Macan) seems smoother and easier to drive. Very happy!

The initial reduction in efficiency was annoying considering only a one grade difference between these and the OEM tyres. After a few thousand miles efficiency of these tyres has improved but is still worse than OEM, so they will need to last considerably longer to make the trade off worth while.

I wanted to wait until we actually had some rain before reviewing. My car (A3 8v Convertible) came with worn summer tyres and the tracking was out so had to get them done. I’d previously had cross climate 2’s on my old car and they were really good for my commute so thought I’d give the 3’s a go. In the dry they don’t feel so connected but more than adequate. However in the rain they’re a little too good and you have to double check how fast you’re going as they are PLANTED. I commute 70 miles a day on mixed country lanes/b roads & the A38. Where previous tyres have put my heart in my mouth in the wet approaching areas like Ivybridge where water pools/flows down gradients these tyres barely flinched. They do fill you with a lot of confidence and as we approach winter I wanted long lasting, confidence inspiring tyres which is exactly what they are. Stopping in heavy rain is also not an issue. My one gripe is MPG as I’ve dropped from an average of 55 to 45/50mpg but yes 100% recommend.

Improved comfort and noise levels

The Golf GTD has been transformed with these tyres, great road holding wet or dry. Also normally in snow the car was useless, last winter they handled the snow with ease.

Got them on a polestar 2, preformed well in the snow and handle the power of an EV well