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Continental AllSeasonContact 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 28 + 32 road tests and 2,363 + 21,629 owner reviews. How we score

CrossClimate 2 is ahead, 87–73

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Continental AllSeasonContact
Tire AContinental

AllSeasonContact

All Season

± 4

Tests 76 · 28 tests Owners 70 · 2,363 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 19 in 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 (wet handling)

“Jeg har kørt udenmærket på dem på denne vej i min yaris, så længe jeg kører efter forholdene. Sad dog fast i dyb sne ved min indkørsel, som jeg burde have skovlet. Jeg skovlede den fri med 4-5 spader, og kørte så videre uden problemer. Ellers kun mistet grebet én gang på sort is med for meget fart. (kun slinger kørsel omrking 100m, fik kontrol igen). Edit: jeg ser lige at det er Continental AllSeasonContact jeg har, ikke 2.”

Michelin CrossClimate 2
Tire BMichelin

CrossClimate 2

All Season

± 4

Tests 87 · 32 tests Owners 87 · 21,629 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 35 in 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout (dry braking)

“I replaced the factory Continentals at 9,258 miles at the end of August 2023 with the stock size 225/65R17 Michelin CrossClimate 2's. I waited until the local tire shop had a sale and had these mounted/balanced for under $800. 348 days, 10,004 miles and 4 seasons have passed since then. I spend much of my time around "town" with speed limits under 55 while also having a handful of longer highway drives. These are the closest thing to a "no-compromise" all season tire that I can imagine. They are smooth, quiet and have incredible grip in all weather conditions. Snow, rain, etc. Admittedly, I have not taken my FWD Maverick through any meaningful amount of mud. Maybe there is a tire better suited to this. There are also certainly performance oriented tires that will outperform this tire when it is hot and dry. Last, and certainly not least - there does not seem to be any fuel economy change. I have tracked every tank before and after these tires. Both my best (48.5MPG) and worst (27MPG) full tanks have happened since these were installed. 38.8 overall.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

Key facts

  • In 10 tests that measured dry braking for both, AllSeasonContact won 0 and CrossClimate 2 won 10 (average 89% vs 100% of the best).
  • In 10 tests that measured wet braking for both, AllSeasonContact won 10 and CrossClimate 2 won 0 (average 94% vs 91% of the best).
  • In 8 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, AllSeasonContact won 4 and CrossClimate 2 won 3 (average 95% vs 96% of the best).
  • In 7 tests that measured dry handling for both, AllSeasonContact won 1 and CrossClimate 2 won 6 (average 97% vs 99% of the best).
  • In 7 tests that measured wet handling for both, AllSeasonContact won 5 and CrossClimate 2 won 2 (average 96% vs 96% of the best).
  1. 68

    Dry

    CrossClimate 2 +27
    95
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCrossClimate 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 28 / 30 tests6999
    Reviews found online6689
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 10 shared tests · wins 0–1089%100%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 1–697%99%
    Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0100%100%
    Dry (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–191%100%

    AllSeasonContact: 60% × 69.3 + 40% × 66.4 = 68

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 99.1 + 40% × 88.5 = 95

  2. 83

    Wet

    CrossClimate 2 +4
    87
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCrossClimate 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 28 / 30 tests8783
    Reviews found online7692
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–190%96%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 4–395%96%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–075%75%
    Wet (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–094%92%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 10 shared tests · wins 10–094%91%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%94%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 5–296%96%

    AllSeasonContact: 60% × 87.5 + 40% × 76 = 83

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 83.4 + 40% × 91.6 = 87

  3. 82

    Snow

    CrossClimate 2 +9
    91
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCrossClimate 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 26 tests8999
    Reviews found online7278
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 2–594%97%
    Snow Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–196%100%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 1–398%100%
    Snow Slalom (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–394%99%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 0–793%100%
    Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–191%100%
    Snow (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–191%100%

    AllSeasonContact: 60% × 88.7 + 40% × 71.6 = 82

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 98.9 + 40% × 78.4 = 91

  4. 70

    Comfort

    CrossClimate 2 +8
    78
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCrossClimate 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests7265
    Reviews found online6987

    AllSeasonContact: 40% × 71.6 + 60% × 69.4 = 70

    CrossClimate 2: 40% × 65.1 + 60% × 86.5 = 78

  5. 63

    Noise

    CrossClimate 2 +17
    80
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCrossClimate 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 19 tests6179
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)83
    Noise (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 0–697%99%
    Exterior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–178%100%

    AllSeasonContact: 60% × 61.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 63

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 82.6 = 80

    No owner ratings of noise for AllSeasonContact. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 68

    Treadwear

    CrossClimate 2 +15
    83
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCrossClimate 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 7 tests7181
    Reviews found online6487
    Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–167%100%
    Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–168%68%

    AllSeasonContact: 60% × 70.7 + 40% × 64.3 = 68

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 86.8 = 83

  7. 72

    Handling (owners)

    CrossClimate 2 +10
    82
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCrossClimate 2
    Reviews found online7282
  8. 88

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate 2 +2
    90
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCrossClimate 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 22 tests8890
    Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%94%
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 2–597%99%
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental AllSeasonContactMichelin CrossClimate 2
Relative Score 73 87
Dry 68 95
Wet 83 87
Snow 82 91
Comfort 70 78
Noise 63 80
Treadwear 68 83
Handling (owners) 72 82
Efficiency 88 90

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AllSeasonContact

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CrossClimate 2

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 11 tests that ran both, Continental AllSeasonContact finished ahead 2 times and Michelin CrossClimate 2 9 times.

DisciplineCategoryAllSeasonContactCrossClimate 2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Dry 91% 100% −8.7 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 205/55R17
Dry Braking Dry 89% 100% −10.7 0–10 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Dry Handling Dry 97% 99% −2.1 1–6 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 100% 100% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 205/55R17
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 90% 96% −5.5 0–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 95% 96% −1.1 4–3 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wet Wet 94% 92% +1.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 205/55R17
Wet Braking Wet 94% 91% +3.4 10–0 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wet Circle Wet 100% 94% +5.9 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17
Wet Handling Wet 96% 96% 0.0 5–2 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 75% 75% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 205/55R17
Snow Snow 91% 100% −9.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 205/55R17
Snow Braking Snow 94% 97% −2.9 2–5 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Snow Circle Snow 96% 100% −4.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 TUV Report All Season Test · 205/55 R16
Snow Handling Snow 98% 100% −1.2 1–3 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 91% 100% −9.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 TUV Report All Season Test · 205/55 R16
Snow Slalom Snow 94% 99% −5.4 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Snow Traction Snow 93% 100% −6.7 0–7 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Exterior Noise Noise 78% 100% −22.2 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 205/55R17
Noise Noise 97% 99% −1.7 0–6 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Abrasion Treadwear 67% 100% −33.2 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/55 R16
Wear Treadwear 68% 68% +0.9 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/55 R16
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 100% 94% +6.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/55 R16
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 97% 99% −2.7 2–5 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 67% 62% +5.0 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #10/15 #11/15 – 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/55 R16
Value Cost 44% 41% +2.8 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/55 R16
Overall Ranking Overall #7/11 #2/11 – 2–9 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A AllSeasonContact

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and snow traction
  • Predictable and stable handling characteristics
  • High level of ride comfort and cabin refinement

Cons

  • Accelerated tread wear in high-temperature summer conditions
  • Occasional reports of road noise or specific frequency whining
  • Mixed feedback on dry-road performance during extreme heat
All owner themes in the AllSeasonContact review

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
All owner themes in the CrossClimate 2 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental AllSeasonContact

Mixed

Community opinion on the Continental AllSeasonContact is generally positive regarding its winter and wet weather performance, but mixed when it comes to noise, ride harshness, and wear characteristics. Users appreciate its strong snow and rain capabilities compared to competitors, though some note drawbacks such as increased road noise or stiffness over time, particularly for XL-rated variants. Additionally, availability is primarily focused in Europe, making it a well-regarded option overseas while being largely absent in North America.

teslamotorsclub.com ·1 upvote ·2020-12-15

“I looked into tyres a while back (not getting the car until next week). In the US, they always seem to fit all-season tyres as standard, whereas the UK has summers as standard. I'm leaning toward all-season long term as I don't want to keep swapping as I currently do on my RWD BMW. Coming from BMW, I quite like the "safety" of runflat tyres, but these aren't readily available in standard Tesla 18" size (235/45), so I'm currently thinking of the Continental all-season Contact Contiseal tyres, which are self-sealing for most punctures, as a compromise. They have M&S & snowflake marking, are B-rated for rolling & wet-grip, and have excellent reviews.”
bobistheoilguy.com ·2018-07-01

“.... Nexen beats out Michelin, Continental, Goodyear and Nokian Surprise loser, is Michelin. Test winner: Nexen N blue 4 Season To solve the goal conflicts succeeds in the test the Nexen N blue 4 Season best. With good performances on wet and ice, the Korean tire on dry and snow-covered road is a bit weaker, but still acceptable. The new AllSeasonContact from Conti , on the other hand, solves the classic conflict of objectives of wetness vs. Snow very well - but at the expense of performance on dry roads. On dry land, the next-ranked Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and Nokian Wheatherproof are also showing weaknesses. With the exception of the Firestone (worst dry and wet performance), all tires behind it ride on snow only below average - even the most expensive model in the test, the low- wear CrossClimate from Michelin”
r/TyreReviews ·6 upvotes ·2025-12-08

“Conti allseason contact harsh and noisy”
Top themes
#Winter and snow grip#Wet weather performance#Noise and ride comfort#Tread wear and durability#Comparison with competitors#Regional availability

Based on 15 community posts

Tire B

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Positive

The community overwhelmingly praises the Michelin CrossClimate 2 for its exceptional snow, ice, and wet-weather traction, often describing it as an ideal all-weather tire. While many drivers report a quiet, comfortable ride and solid durability, some users note potential downsides including reduced fuel or battery efficiency, road noise on certain surfaces, and premium pricing. A few commenters also point out that the tire may be overkill for regions without significant winter weather.

r/Ioniq5 ·2 upvotes ·2025-07-26

“I got my new to me 2022 Ultimate RWD in May this year, the tyres were all crap so I went to CrossClimate 2s on all 4 wheels. I can’t tell you what it was doing beforehand but I get 3.7mi/kWh around town and 3.2mi/kWh on the motorway now. I have a fairly heavy right foot, but at 100% charge it shows 270ish miles but mine is an early 72kWh battery so bear that in mind.”
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.”
bobistheoilguy.com ·19 upvotes ·2023-03-10

“I have had the Cross Climate 2 tires on my VW All Track now for about a year and thought I would share some findings about them. 1. They are QUIET on the road. Looking at the tread, you might think they are noisy but they are not! Run as quiet as a normal tire. 2. They give excellent traction and handling on dry, wet and snowy roads. This past winter, I had two occasions to drive on roads covered with 6-10" of snow. Excellent traction. 3. They wear very well! After about 12,000 miles, they hardly show any wear. I expect to get about 50,000-60,000 miles out of these tires. 4. They do exact a mileage penalty. I lost about 2 mpg overall since putting on these tires. However, I do not mind that considering the excellent traction I get from them. 5. They tend to pick up stones in the tread, particularly after the great state of Pennsylvania in its wisdom covers the roads before, during and after a snowstorm with gravel. Overall, this tire is a winner. Handling is excellent as is wear and traction. I would recommend this tire to anyone who wants these features and wants to leave a set of tires on their car year around.”
Top themes
#Snow and ice traction#Wet handling and hydroplaning#Road noise and comfort#Fuel economy and range#Tread wear and longevity#Premium price point#Directional tread design

Based on 762 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental AllSeasonContact B · Michelin CrossClimate 2
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available10892
Rim diameters13″ – 20″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
Sizes in common6767

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental AllSeasonContact

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 — better dry, noise and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 95 vs 68 on dry.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 80 vs 63 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 83 vs 68 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 82 vs 72 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet braking

Continental AllSeasonContact won 10 of 10 shared wet braking tests.

Tire A · Continental AllSeasonContact
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AllSeasonContact or CrossClimate 2?

Which is better in the wet, AllSeasonContact or CrossClimate 2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 87 vs 83 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, AllSeasonContact or CrossClimate 2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 95 vs 68 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, AllSeasonContact or CrossClimate 2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 91 vs 82 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, AllSeasonContact or CrossClimate 2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 80 vs 63 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, AllSeasonContact or CrossClimate 2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 78 vs 70 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, AllSeasonContact or CrossClimate 2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 83 vs 68 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, AllSeasonContact or CrossClimate 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 88 vs 90 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.

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