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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Dunlop Signature II vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared (September 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 Signature II tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
Owner ratings
Dry
85
Wet
81
Snow
69
Comfort
70
Noise
64
Treadwear
77
Handling
85

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Michelin

Michelin CrossClimate+

All Season Premium Touring tires

Michelin CrossClimate+ tread pattern
Objective (60%)
88/100
16 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
117 owner reviews
Dry
88
Wet
85
Snow
75
Comfort
81
Noise
76
Treadwear
86
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better noise, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop Signature II if handling matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

7 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) CrossClimate+ leads by 3
A — Dunlop Signature II
85
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
88
Why this score
SourceSignature IICrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 88
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 87
SimpleTire owners 82 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 4
A — Dunlop Signature II
81
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
85
Why this score
SourceSignature IICrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 84
Tire Rack owners 81 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 85
SimpleTire owners 76 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 6
A — Dunlop Signature II
69
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
75
Why this score
SourceSignature IICrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 70
Tire Rack owners 71 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 82
SimpleTire owners 73 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 11
A — Dunlop Signature II
70
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
81
Why this score
SourceSignature IICrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 78
Tire Rack owners 73 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 86
SimpleTire owners 82 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 12
A — Dunlop Signature II
64
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
76
Why this score
SourceSignature IICrossClimate+
Professional tests (TWG score) – 76
SimpleTire owners 76 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) CrossClimate+ leads by 9
A — Dunlop Signature II
77
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
86
Why this score
SourceSignature IICrossClimate+
Tire Rack owners 79 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 86
SimpleTire owners 76 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Signature II leads by 12
A — Dunlop Signature II
85
B — Michelin CrossClimate+
73
Why this score
SourceSignature IICrossClimate+
Tyre Reviews owners – 73

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Signature II vs Michelin CrossClimate+: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Signature IIMichelin CrossClimate+
Relative Score 76 81
Dry 85 88
Wet 81 85
Snow 69 75
Comfort 70 81
Noise 64 76
Treadwear 77 86
Handling 85 73

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Dunlop Signature II

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Michelin CrossClimate+

The Michelin CrossClimate+ is widely regarded as a benchmark all-season tire, praised for its exceptional versatility and ability to bridge the gap between summer handling and winter safety. While most users report high levels of confidence in wet, dry, and snowy conditions, a minority of users note a decline in performance as the tread wears down or express dissatisfaction with noise levels and ride harshness on specific vehicle setups.

Pros

  • Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
  • Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
  • Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality for the majority of users.
  • Consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures.

Cons

  • Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
  • Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
  • Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
  • Higher price point compared to competitors.
  • Some users report a 'spongy' or less precise steering feel during aggressive cornering.

Observations

  • Users with heavier diesel vehicles or high-torque setups occasionally report faster tread wear and increased road noise.
  • Drivers of lighter vehicles (e.g., small hatchbacks) often report improved steering responsiveness and comfort compared to OEM tires.
  • Performance on SUVs and 4x4s is frequently cited as a major upgrade over standard summer tires, particularly for winter mountain driving.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Signature II B · Michelin CrossClimate+
Category—All Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG620 A B—
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Michelin

Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better noise, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop Signature II if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop Signature II scores 85 vs 73 on handling.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 76 vs 64 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 81 vs 70 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 77 on treadwear.

Tire A · Dunlop Signature II
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+

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.