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1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 Premium
Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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The Michelin CrossClimate 2 and the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 are both highly-rated with our test results giving them a 92% rating. The comparison here is drawn from various tyre tests done by independent entities.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, made in Italy and Spain, is the second model following the popular Michelin CrossClimate. It excels in the areas of snow traction, snow braking, snow handling, and snow cornering. This tyre also showed strong capabilities in dry braking and rolling resistance, offering superior mileage. The CrossClimate 2 excels in winter conditions, outperforming even some tested winter tyres. It showcases a balanced performance with a low rolling resistance, hence potentially offering fuel savings. However, it was noted that Michelin's tyre has longer wet braking distances.
On the other hand, Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is a successor to Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2. This tyre demonstrated exemplary performance in wet handling, wet braking, and aquaplaning – both longitudinally and on a wet circular track. It was also found to be excellent in dry braking and provides a comfortable riding experience. This Pirelli model was rated as a highly balanced tyre across all tasks and the best candidate in wet conditions. It matches the best competitors in dry conditions and offers good safety reserves in all handling and braking conditions on various road surfaces. On the downside, it has extended snow braking distances and the highest wear, making it less value for money per kilometer compared to the Michelin tyre.
In mutual test positions, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 often finished ahead of the Michelin CrossClimate 2. However, both tyres showed strong performances, each with its strengths and weaknesses.
In conclusion, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stands out in winter condition and fuel efficiency, while the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 excels in wet and dry conditions, offering a comfortable ride. Both are high-quality all-round tyres, but your choice between the two should hinge on specific driving conditions and personal requirements.
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1. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Highly recommended2. Michelin CrossClimate 2 Test winner
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Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow handling
Snow braking
Snow cornering
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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(Overall rating)Exterior noise
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2+ | 1- | ||||
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| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Good | |||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Rating: Very good | |||||||
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| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Rating: Test winner | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 3 | |||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Rating: Good | 3 | 2+ | 3+ | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 36.8 | 50.5 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | 37.9 | 56.4 | |||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | 36.9 | 53.5 | |||||
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| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Rating: Exemplary | |||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 97.5 | 77 | 90 | 90 | |||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | 94.9 | 91 | 94 | 100 | |||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | 97.5 | 98 | 98 | 97 | |||
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| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
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