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Michelin Cross Competition S12 review

The Michelin Cross Competition S12 is viewed as a specialized tire tailored specifically for soft to intermediate terrain. Users generally find it to be a competent performer in its intended off-road environment.

Relative score
68/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
67/100
1 review
Michelin Cross Competition S12
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

67%
Would buy again 100%
Dry
Overall dry
50%
Corner stability
60%
Dry traction
50%
Steering response
50%
Wet
Overall wet
80%
Wet traction
80%
Comfort
Overall comfort
50%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
80%
Handling
Overall handling
60%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Michelin Cross Competition S12 is viewed as a specialized tire tailored specifically for soft to intermediate terrain. Users generally find it to be a competent performer in its intended off-road environment.

Pros

  • Strong performance in soft terrain
  • Effective traction in mid-soft conditions

Cons

  • Limited versatility outside of soft-to-mid terrain
  • Average overall rating suggests potential durability or performance trade-offs

Worth knowing

  • Performance is highly dependent on terrain type rather than specific vehicle or tire size configurations.
Head-to-head

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