Tests 68 · 1 test Owners 58 · 7 reviews
Head-to-head
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Avon AS7 Gen 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 33 road tests and 7 + 21,761 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate 2 is ahead, 88–62
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Tests 87 · 33 tests Owners 87 · 21,761 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 35 in 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout (dry braking)
“We downsized from 21” stock on GTline to 20” rims and put on the CC2s—can’t stand the ugly stock rims and plastic covers. It got so much quieter that we noticed we could turn the radio down from 6 to 4 on the secondary roads, and down from 8 to 5 on the highway. Efficiency improved slightly, possibly due to lighter weight wheels.”
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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69
Dry
CrossClimate 2 +2695Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 31 tests 75 99 Reviews found online 61 88 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 92% 100% AS7 Gen 2: 60% × 74.7 + 40% × 60.8 = 69
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 99.2 + 40% × 88.4 = 95
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63
Wet
CrossClimate 2 +2487Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 31 tests 61 83 Reviews found online 67 92 Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 84% 93% AS7 Gen 2: 60% × 61.3 + 40% × 66.6 = 63
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 91.8 = 87
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61
Snow
CrossClimate 2 +3091Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 27 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 99 Reviews found online 54 79 AS7 Gen 2: 60% × 65.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 61
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 98.5 + 40% × 78.8 = 91
No road tests of snow for AS7 Gen 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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58
Comfort
CrossClimate 2 +2078Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 67 Reviews found online 53 86 AS7 Gen 2: 40% × 65.5 (est.) + 60% × 52.7 = 58
CrossClimate 2: 40% × 67 + 60% × 86.1 = 78
No road tests of comfort for AS7 Gen 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison79Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 20 tests – 77 Reviews found online – 83 CrossClimate 2: 60% × 76.9 + 40% × 82.6 = 79
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57
Treadwear
CrossClimate 2 +2784Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests ≈ 61 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 51 88 AS7 Gen 2: 60% × 61.1 (est.) + 40% × 51.4 = 57
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 88 = 84
No road tests of treadwear for AS7 Gen 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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55
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate 2 +2782Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 CrossClimate 2 Reviews found online 55 82 -
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Efficiency
No comparison90Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 23 tests – 90
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon AS7 Gen 2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 62 | 88 |
| Dry | 69 | 95 |
| Wet | 63 | 87 |
| Snow | 61 | 91 |
| Comfort | 58 | 78 |
| Noise | – | 79 |
| Treadwear | 57 | 84 |
| Handling (owners) | 55 | 82 |
| Efficiency | – | 90 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
62
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AS7 Gen 2
88
/ 100
CrossClimate 2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Avon AS7 Gen 2 finished ahead 0 times and Michelin CrossClimate 2 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | AS7 Gen 2 | CrossClimate 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% | 100% | −8.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview · 225/50 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 84% | 93% | −8.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview · 225/50 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #23/32 | #1/32 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview · 225/50 R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A AS7 Gen 2
Pros
- Commendable grip and braking performance in dry and heavy wet conditions
- Good wear characteristics reported on certain vehicles like the Subaru Forester and Peugeot 207
- Improves or maintains fuel economy for some drivers compared to previous fitments
Cons
- Noticeable tread noise on rougher tarmac surfaces
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users, leading to premature replacement
- Poor grip and unpredictable handling on mild damp roads, ice, and light snow
Tire B CrossClimate 2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in snow, slush, and winter weather conditions
- Strong braking and handling performance on dry and wet pavement
- Long-lasting tread wear and durability
Cons
- Higher initial purchase price
- Slight negative impact on fuel economy / EV range for some drivers
- Potential for increased road noise or harshness as the tires wear down
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Avon AS7 Gen 2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Most posters praise the CrossClimate 2 for strong snow, wet and hydroplaning grip, a quiet ride after break-in, and good tread life. Those who criticise it cite a small to moderate MPG or range loss, noise or a harsh ride for some owners, mixed wear reports, and a high price. A vocal minority calls it overhyped or unnecessary where snow is rare, and says rivals such as the Nokian WRG5 or Michelin Defender 2 suit some drivers better.
r/TeslaModel3
·2 upvotes ·2025-11-20
“I live in Vancouver,WA and the CC2 are great for our climate even the light snowfall. I have an SR+, so they’re the 18” version. I have about 22K miles on them after 2 years and have averaged 240Wh/mi since installation, and I don’t drive conservatively. They did increase power usage by about 15-20Wh/mi. I’ve also been lazy and haven’t rotated them and they still are wearing very well. Got about 8/32nd up front and 6/32 in rear. Much better than the stock tires that were almost worn out at 22K. Note that places like Costco will not install these on your Tesla because they don’t meet the factory speed rating. It’s a CYA thing.”
r/volt
·8 upvotes ·2026-09-18
“Michelin CrossClimate2 efficiency surprisingly good! Just put in a new set of Michelin CrossClimate2s to go along with a move from LA to New England. I was a bit worried about the mileage/range hit but figured the safety in the winter outweighed it. I'm pleasantly surprised! On an all-highway trip from Boston to New Jersey, gas MPG was a steady 42 mpgs and I got about 45 miles on the battery, although I drive like a grandma at the posted speed limits so I think I was close to 44 mpg/45 EV miles on the old OEM tires. Around town in suburbia in good weather I'm still running between 4.0-5.0 miles/kWh. I estimate, at worst, a 5% drop in efficiency. Pretty good considering the Michelins feel so much stickier!”
macheforum.com
·8 upvotes ·2021-06-28
“I have the 235 that is a little higher load rating (105 vs 103 stock and 99 for 225). I'm probably getting about a 10% range reduction, but worth it to me for the improved handling and lower braking distance. I work from home and I charge to 90% about once a week unless taking a longer drive. If I did a lot of longer trips it might be an issue, but I am very happy with these tires.”
Top themes
#Snow and ice traction#Wet grip, hydroplaning#Road noise levels#Fuel economy, EV range#Tread wear, longevity#High price, value#Overhyped, meme status#Alternatives and comparisons
Based on 765 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon AS7 Gen 2 | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 92 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 640 B A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
62
/ 100
Avon AS7 Gen 2
88
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 — better snow, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score. Avon AS7 Gen 2 rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 7 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 91 vs 61 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 84 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 82 vs 55 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 95 vs 69 on dry.
Tire A · Avon AS7 Gen 2
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate 2
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AS7 Gen 2 or CrossClimate 2?
Which is better in the wet, AS7 Gen 2 or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 87 vs 63 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, AS7 Gen 2 or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 95 vs 69 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, AS7 Gen 2 or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 91 vs 61 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, AS7 Gen 2 or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 78 vs 58 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, AS7 Gen 2 or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 84 vs 57 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology