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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 vs Michelin Cross Terrain — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
52/100
35 owner reviews
Dry
73
Wet
52
Snow
24
Comfort
69
Treadwear
68
Handling
64

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Michelin

Michelin Cross Terrain

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Michelin Cross Terrain tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
83
Snow
–
Comfort
80
Treadwear
100
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin Cross Terrain — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

6 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cross Terrain leads by 10
A — Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
73
B — Michelin Cross Terrain
83
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek AT20Cross Terrain
Tire Rack owners 50 –
Tyre Reviews owners 73 83
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cross Terrain leads by 31
A — Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
52
B — Michelin Cross Terrain
83
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek AT20Cross Terrain
Tire Rack owners 50 –
Tyre Reviews owners 52 83
SimpleTire owners 85 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
24
B — Michelin Cross Terrain
–
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek AT20Cross Terrain
Tire Rack owners 62 –
Tyre Reviews owners 23 –
SimpleTire owners 82 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cross Terrain leads by 11
A — Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
69
B — Michelin Cross Terrain
80
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek AT20Cross Terrain
Tire Rack owners 38 –
Tyre Reviews owners 69 80
SimpleTire owners 87 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cross Terrain leads by 32
A — Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
68
B — Michelin Cross Terrain
100
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek AT20Cross Terrain
Tire Rack owners 69 –
Tyre Reviews owners 68 100
SimpleTire owners 83 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cross Terrain leads by 9
A — Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
64
B — Michelin Cross Terrain
73
Why this score
SourceGrandtrek AT20Cross Terrain
Tyre Reviews owners 64 73

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 vs Michelin Cross Terrain: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Grandtrek AT20Michelin Cross Terrain
Relative Score 64 86
Dry 73 83
Wet 52 83
Snow 24 –
Comfort 69 80
Treadwear 68 100
Handling 64 73

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dunlop Grandtrek AT20

The Dunlop Grandtrek A/T20 is a polarizing tire that is frequently criticized for its poor wet-weather performance and limited off-road capability, despite being a common original equipment choice for various 4x4s. While a significant portion of users report exceptional tread longevity and acceptable dry-road comfort, many owners find the lack of confidence in rain and snow to be a safety concern that outweighs the tire's durability.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and high mileage durability
  • Quiet and comfortable ride on paved surfaces
  • Reliable performance in dry, warm weather conditions
  • Consistent availability as a factory-fitted original equipment tire

Cons

  • Dangerous handling and poor traction on wet roads
  • Inadequate performance in snow, ice, and mud
  • Susceptibility to shoulder wear and uneven tread degradation
  • Limited off-road durability and puncture resistance

Observations

  • Owners of heavy 4x4s like the Toyota Land Cruiser and Mitsubishi Shogun frequently report that the tire's performance does not match the vehicle's off-road capabilities.
  • Some users noted that adjusting tire pressure slightly above factory recommendations can help mitigate uneven shoulder wear, though this remains a recurring complaint across various models.
Tire B Michelin Cross Terrain

The Michelin Cross Terrain is widely regarded as a benchmark for longevity and durability, with many users reporting exceptional tread life that often exceeds expectations. While it may not cater to high-performance driving enthusiasts, it remains a highly favored choice for everyday reliability, comfort, and consistent performance across various conditions.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and overall mileage
  • Superior quietness and ride comfort
  • Reliable grip and performance in winter conditions
  • Significant improvement over original equipment tires

Cons

  • Limited performance capabilities for high-speed or aggressive driving
  • Discontinued product availability
  • Performance bias favors winter conditions over dry or wet handling

Observations

  • Users reported high satisfaction with longevity on mid-size SUVs like the Ford Escape, achieving over 130,000 kilometers.
  • The tire is frequently cited as a superior replacement for original equipment tires, outperforming newer successor models in both noise levels and wear resistance.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 B · Michelin Cross Terrain
Category—All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
SidewallBlackwall—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Michelin

Winner: Michelin Cross Terrain — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Cross Terrain scores 100 vs 68 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Cross Terrain scores 83 vs 52 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Cross Terrain scores 80 vs 69 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Cross Terrain scores 83 vs 73 on dry.

Tire A · Dunlop Grandtrek AT20
Tire B · Michelin Cross Terrain

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.