A decade after shaking up the tire industry with the first summer tire to receive winter certification, Michelin introduced two new additions to its revolutionary family: the MICHELIN CrossClimate 3 and the MICHELIN CrossClimate 3 Sport, the latter tailored specifically to sports cars with high-performance features.
These new products continue the French tire manufacturer’s tradition of enhancing all-season tire technology. The CrossClimate 3 Sport blends the dynamic performance of a summer tire with winter-certification potential—offering drivers the uncommon combination of sportiness, safety, and year-round reliability. This is a quantum leap for performance vehicles needing consistent grip in varied climates.
As the all-season tire market in Europe continues its development, Michelin is once again establishing itself as a market leader. From compact cars through family sedans and now sportscars, the company’s CrossClimate range offers adapted solutions with no compromise on grip, longevity, or drivers’ confidence.
The journey began in May 2015 when Michelin introduced the CrossClimate, an innovative engineering feat that united the performance of summer Michelin tires with the certified winter capability. Though met with skepticism at first, the innovation quickly grew in popularity among consumers who valued the convenience and year-round safety without the need for seasonal tire changing.
That victory was succeeded in 2021 by the CrossClimate 2, a tire that took hybrid design even further with increased versatility for an even wider variety of passenger vehicles—once again maintaining peak performance at both hot and cold extremes.
The company sources believe that the popularity of the all-season tire in the past ten years reflects a fundamental shift in drivers’ attitudes. It has evolved from a niche segment to mainstream across Europe, embraced by millions for its convenience and reliable safety in changing weather conditions.
Looking ahead to 2025, Michelin has stated it is determined to stay at the forefront of this transition, with a commitment to continue reinventing the future of mobility with breakthrough tire technologies offering uncompromised performance in every season.