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Michelin CrossClimate 3

Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
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THERMO-ADAPTIVE COMPOUND EV COMPATIBLE TREADWEAR IMPROVEMENT STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT ROLLING RESISTANCE PASSENGER VEHICLE 3PMSF CERTIFIED ALL-SEASON TOURING SNOW TRACTION CROSSOVER FITMENT V-SHAPE GROOVE WET BRAKING
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Summary

Description

Michelin CrossClimate 3 is a premium all-season touring tire engineered for year-round reliability in mild winter climates. It replaces the CrossClimate 2 (2021), featuring enhanced wet grip, extended tread life, and structural reinforcements for electric vehicles. The asymmetric tread design incorporates high-density sipes and circumferential grooves for balanced snow/water evacuation. Rigorous TÜV testing validates its snow performance, while the 3PMSF certification confirms winter capability.

Features & Benefits

  • V-Shape Groove Technology: Expands toward shoulders to accelerate water drainage at all tread depths.
  • Thermo-Adaptive Compound: Maintains flexibility across temperatures (-5°C to 35°C).
  • Hybrid Silica Compound: Achieves EU Label "B" wet grip (4% improvement over CC2).
  • EV-Compatible Structure: Reinforced casing handles 15% higher loads and torque.
  • Durability Optimization: 15% longer tread life versus predecessor.

Year Released

July 2025 (Europe). Direct successor to Michelin CrossClimate 2 (2021).

Regions Availability

Exclusively available across Europe.

Vehicle Compatibility

  • Compact: Volkswagen Golf, Renault Clio
  • Sedans: BMW 3 Series, Audi A4
  • Crossovers: Volvo XC40, Peugeot 3008
  • EVs: Tesla Model 3, Volkswagen ID.4

Note: Always consult a tire specialist or vehicle manufacturer for fitment verification.

Final Thoughts

Targets European drivers prioritizing all-weather security without seasonal tire swaps. Its 3PMSF certification and wet-grip focus suit regions with moderate snowfall and frequent rain. The EV-specific enhancements position it as a future-proof choice for electrified vehicles. While snow traction outperforms most all-season rivals, severe winter conditions still warrant dedicated winter tires. The CrossClimate 3 sets a technical benchmark in touring versatility, though its July 2025 release may limit immediate availability.

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Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Michelin / CrossClimate 3
Car Type
Season
All Season
Rim Diameter
16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 "
Width
175 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 mm
Aspect Ratio
35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
H (max 130 mph) ... Y (max 186 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Michelin / CrossClimate 3 Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Load range Price
R16 195/60 R16 93H XL 195/60 R16 93H XL XL
R16 195/65 R16 92V 195/65 R16 92V
R16 205/55 R16 91H 205/55 R16 91H
R16 205/55 R16 91V 205/55 R16 91V
R16 205/55 R16 91W 205/55 R16 91W
R16 205/55 R16 94V XL 205/55 R16 94V XL XL
R16 205/60 R16 92H 205/60 R16 92H
R16 205/60 R16 96H XL 205/60 R16 96H XL XL
R16 205/60 R16 96V XL 205/60 R16 96V XL XL
R17 205/40 R17 84W XL 205/40 R17 84W XL XL
R17 205/50 R17 89H 205/50 R17 89H
R17 205/50 R17 89V 205/50 R17 89V
R17 205/50 R17 93V XL 205/50 R17 93V XL XL
R17 205/50 R17 93W XL 205/50 R17 93W XL XL
R17 205/55 R17 91W 205/55 R17 91W
R17 205/55 R17 95V XL 205/55 R17 95V XL XL
R17 215/45 R17 91Y XL 215/45 R17 91Y XL XL
R17 215/50 R17 91W 215/50 R17 91W
R17 215/50 R17 95W XL 215/50 R17 95W XL XL
R17 225/45 R17 91W 225/45 R17 91W
R17 225/45 R17 91Y 225/45 R17 91Y
R17 225/45 R17 94V XL 225/45 R17 94V XL XL
R17 225/45 R17 94Y XL 225/45 R17 94Y XL XL
R17 225/50 R17 94W 225/50 R17 94W
R17 225/50 R17 98V XL 225/50 R17 98V XL XL
R17 225/50 R17 98Y XL 225/50 R17 98Y XL XL
R17 225/60 R17 99V 225/60 R17 99V
R17 225/65 R17 102H 225/65 R17 102H
R17 225/65 R17 106V XL 225/65 R17 106V XL XL
R17 235/55 R17 99V 235/55 R17 99V
R17 235/55 R17 103Y XL 235/55 R17 103Y XL XL
R17 235/65 R17 108W XL 235/65 R17 108W XL XL
R18 175/60 R18 85H 175/60 R18 85H
R18 205/45 R18 90V XL 205/45 R18 90V XL XL
R18 215/45 R18 93W XL 215/45 R18 93W XL XL
R18 215/50 R18 92W 215/50 R18 92W
R18 225/40 R18 92W XL 225/40 R18 92W XL XL
R18 225/50 R18 95V 225/50 R18 95V
R18 225/55 R18 98V 225/55 R18 98V
R18 225/55 R18 102V XL 225/55 R18 102V XL XL
R18 235/50 R18 97V 235/50 R18 97V
R18 235/50 R18 101Y XL 235/50 R18 101Y XL XL
R18 235/55 R18 100V 235/55 R18 100V
R18 235/55 R18 104V XL 235/55 R18 104V XL XL
R18 245/35 R18 92Y XL 245/35 R18 92Y XL XL
R18 245/50 R18 100W 245/50 R18 100W
R18 255/35 R18 94Y XL 255/35 R18 94Y XL XL
R18 255/55 R18 109W XL 255/55 R18 109W XL XL
R18 255/60 R18 112V XL 255/60 R18 112V XL XL
R18 265/35 R18 97Y XL 265/35 R18 97Y XL XL
R18 265/60 R18 110H 265/60 R18 110H
R19 205/50 R19 94H XL 205/50 R19 94H XL XL
R19 225/45 R19 96W XL 225/45 R19 96W XL XL
R19 225/50 R19 100V XL 225/50 R19 100V XL XL
R19 245/50 R19 105V XL 245/50 R19 105V XL XL
R19 285/45 R19 111W XL 285/45 R19 111W XL XL
R20 195/55 R20 95H XL 195/55 R20 95H XL XL
R20 235/45 R20 100V XL 235/45 R20 100V XL XL
R20 245/45 R20 99V 245/45 R20 99V
R20 245/45 R20 103W XL 245/45 R20 103W XL XL
R20 265/40 R20 104Y XL 265/40 R20 104Y XL XL
R20 265/50 R20 111V XL 265/50 R20 111V XL XL
R20 275/45 R20 110Y XL 275/45 R20 110Y XL XL

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