Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate+ vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Premium

Michelin

CrossClimate+

R13 – R19

VS

Upper-middle

Kumho

Ecsta HS52

Cinturato (C3)

9.4

R16 – R20

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Test Profile

CrossClimate+

Ecsta HS52

Cinturato (C3)

Number of tests

13

10

4

Best position

#1

#2

#1

Average position

4.1

6.0

3.3

Latest test

2021

2026

Available sizes

85

104

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Wet

Michelin CrossClimate+

81%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Wet braking

Michelin CrossClimate+

84%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Wet handling

Michelin CrossClimate+

82%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin CrossClimate+

73%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin CrossClimate+

50%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin CrossClimate+

75%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Dry

Michelin CrossClimate+

89%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Dry handling

Michelin CrossClimate+

89%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Dry braking

Michelin CrossClimate+

89%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Snow

Michelin CrossClimate+

78%

Snow braking

Michelin CrossClimate+

77%

Snow handling

Michelin CrossClimate+

81%

Snow traction

Michelin CrossClimate+

82%

Snow cornering

Michelin CrossClimate+

75%

Comfort

Michelin CrossClimate+

79%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Exterior noise

Michelin CrossClimate+

78%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Comfort

Michelin CrossClimate+

87%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Costs

Michelin CrossClimate+

86%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Rolling resistance

Michelin CrossClimate+

79%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Mileage

Michelin CrossClimate+

98%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Price/value

Michelin CrossClimate+

84%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

97%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate+ vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

CrossClimate+

Ecsta HS52

Cinturato (C3)

Test Profile

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Dry

Snow

Comfort

Costs

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