In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (
Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than
Maxxis (65%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 has a better rating of 66% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 3 first tested. We also know where
Premitra AS AP3 is made - China.