Tests – · 1 test Owners 72 · 655 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (overall ranking)
“new tires = BIG difference in traction (pilot sport a/s 3+)”
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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 78–72
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Tests 81 · 13 tests Owners 76 · 117 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 9 in 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
CrossClimate+ +1186Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 91 Reviews found online 79 77 -
79
Wet
CrossClimate+ +382Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 83 Reviews found online 82 81 -
63
Snow
CrossClimate+ +770Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 68 Reviews found online 58 72 -
67
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +673Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 65 76 -
66
Noise
CrossClimate+ +268Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 65 71 -
70
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +979Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 73 83 Reviews found online 66 75 -
72
Handling
CrossClimate+ +274Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ CrossClimate+ Reviews found online 72 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 78 |
| Dry | 75 | 86 |
| Wet | 79 | 82 |
| Snow | 63 | 70 |
| Comfort | 67 | 73 |
| Noise | 66 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 79 |
| Handling | 72 | 74 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Pilot Sport A/S 3+
78
/ 100
CrossClimate+
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | CrossClimate+ | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 94% #2/19 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | 25% #4/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | +69.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Pros
- Exceptional grip and cornering stability in both dry and wet conditions
- Crisp, highly responsive steering and handling feel
- Substantial upgrade in performance and wet weather confidence compared to OEM tires
Cons
- Significantly faster tread wear than expected, often failing to reach the mileage warranty
- High levels of road noise, buzzing, and droning that increase noticeably as the tread wears down
- Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsher, less comfortable ride over bumps and road imperfections
Tire B CrossClimate+
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.
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.
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
The community generally views the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ as a high-performing all-season tire that delivers exceptional dry and wet grip, great cornering stability, and low noise compared to stock options. Most users praise them as an ideal compromise for daily drivers who want warm-weather performance without swapping to dedicated summer tires, though some users note they struggle in heavy winter snow compared to competitors like Continental.
r/GolfGTI
·4 upvotes ·2020-02-14
“Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Tires just installed Just got the tires on this morning with an alignment and proper balancing. Holy cow, night and day difference from the original Bridgestones on the car. Car handles so much better. It honestly makes me feel like I just bought a new car. If you have any questions or are considering getting them, feel free to ask!”
r/GolfGTI
·4 upvotes ·2019-01-29
“I have had the Michelin Pilot sport A/S3+ for my last two sets of tires, and I had the hydro-edge before that on my old Toyota. So much grip around corners and good rain performance.”
r/Audi
·3 upvotes ·2026-07-09
“Are you talking about the all seasons or the summer tires? The summer tires are a terrible choice and you will likely go off the road at some point. Summer tires get hard as a rock in cold temps since they are not meant to be used in winter. If you're talking about the all seasons, I had Pilot Sport A/S 3+ on my 2016 S6 and they were just terrible in snow. So bad that I replaced them after only ~10k miles and put on some Conti Extreme Contact DWS, which were far superior in bad weather. If you want a true all season that can be useful in winter, I'd go with the Contis. But if you are going to be driving in bad weather regularly, get dedicated snows. All seasons are passable here and there but not confidence inspiring.”
Top themes
#Wet and dry traction#Winter and snow performance#Daily driving compromise#Handling and cornering grip#Comparison with summer tires#Ride comfort and noise
Based on 15 community posts
Tire B
Michelin CrossClimate+
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Ultra High Performance All Season tire | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
78
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, treadwear and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 79 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 70 vs 63 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 73 vs 67 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.