Tests – · none yet Owners 47 · 12 reviews
Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV — 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 0 + 4 road tests and 12 + 2,588 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate 2 SUV is ahead, 84–54
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Tests 87 · 4 tests Owners 82 · 2,588 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2023 SUV All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
“I have the Michelin Cross Climate 2 SUV tyres . The many reviews I read approved of their performance in snowy conditions (if that is an issue where you live) and also their dry condition performance. They supposedly have a decent life span. They felt nicer to drive on than the Primacy tyres . They weren't cheap at about £170 each fitted but will give me some insurance about snowy conditions and will hopefully last until I swap the car in about 3 years.”
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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55
Dry
CrossClimate 2 SUV +3287Why this score
Source ControlContact Sport SRS+ CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 60 (est.) 86 Reviews found online 48 88 ControlContact Sport SRS+: 60% × 59.6 (est.) + 40% × 47.7 = 55
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 88.1 = 87
No road tests of dry for ControlContact Sport SRS+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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58
Wet
CrossClimate 2 SUV +2684Why this score
Source ControlContact Sport SRS+ CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 61 (est.) 84 Reviews found online 53 85 ControlContact Sport SRS+: 60% × 61.1 (est.) + 40% × 53.1 = 58
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 83.9 + 40% × 84.6 = 84
No road tests of wet for ControlContact Sport SRS+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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58
Snow
CrossClimate 2 SUV +3290Why this score
Source ControlContact Sport SRS+ CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 97 Reviews found online 49 80 ControlContact Sport SRS+: 60% × 63.7 (est.) + 40% × 49.2 = 58
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 97.4 + 40% × 80.1 = 90
No road tests of snow for ControlContact Sport SRS+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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46
Comfort
CrossClimate 2 SUV +3985Why this score
Source ControlContact Sport SRS+ CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 62 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 35 88 ControlContact Sport SRS+: 40% × 61.9 (est.) + 60% × 34.8 = 46
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 40% × 81.3 + 60% × 87.5 = 85
No road tests of comfort for ControlContact Sport SRS+. 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 comparison76Why this score
Source ControlContact Sport SRS+ CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests – 82 Reviews found online – ≈ 66 (est.) CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 81.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 76
No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate 2 SUV. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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54
Treadwear
CrossClimate 2 SUV +1670Why this score
Source ControlContact Sport SRS+ CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 59 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 46 73 ControlContact Sport SRS+: 60% × 59 (est.) + 40% × 45.5 = 54
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.8 = 70
No road tests of treadwear for ControlContact Sport SRS+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for CrossClimate 2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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42
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate 2 SUV +4789Why this score
Source ControlContact Sport SRS+ CrossClimate 2 SUV Reviews found online 42 89 -
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Efficiency
No comparison87Why this score
Source ControlContact Sport SRS+ CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests – 87
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 54 | 84 |
| Dry | 55 | 87 |
| Wet | 58 | 84 |
| Snow | 58 | 90 |
| Comfort | 46 | 85 |
| Noise | – | 76 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 42 | 89 |
| Efficiency | – | 87 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
ControlContact Sport SRS+
CrossClimate 2 SUV
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ControlContact Sport SRS+
Pros
- Strong dry and wet pavement traction
- Solid cornering stability and steering response
- Good value proposition for budget-conscious drivers
Cons
- Excessive road noise and cabin drone
- Noticeable vibration and harshness over uneven surfaces
- Inconsistent tread life reported by some users
Tire B CrossClimate 2 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional wet, ice, and snow traction that inspires winter-weather driving confidence
- Significantly improved ride comfort and impact absorption over road imperfections
- Impressive tread life and durability yielding long-term value
Cons
- Higher initial purchase price compared to competitors
- Minor fuel economy or range drop reported by some users, especially on hybrids and EVs
- Occasional low-pitched or increased road noise at highway speeds (between 50-70 MPH)
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Community members generally view the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV as a premium, dependable tire known for strong snow and dry performance, comfortable driving feel, and valuable 3PMS certification. Discussions frequently center around sizing availability, comparison to other models like the Primacy or standard CrossClimate 2, and choosing between specific speed or OEM ratings.
“I just bought Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV for my Range Rover Sport and the reason is that I needed/wanted 3PMS certification. Also in my driving career I’ve always found Michelin better for everyday use compared to Pirelli which I instead preferred for performance and weekend fun.”
“Michelin Cross Climate 2 vs 2 SUV Hi I am looking at new tyres and am pretty convinced to go for the Michelin Cross Climates, but I am confused by the Cross Climate 2 vs the Cross Climate 2 SUV; they seem the same tyre, albeit the non-SUV version has better fuel economy, according to the EU Label system. I asked Michelin, but their response was meaningless: they just listed the same bullet points for each. Can anyone advise the difference, and do I need the SUV version? One car for these is a 2023 Skoda Kodiaq 2.0L TSI190 4x4 (well, the Volkswagen version of 4x4), tyre size 235/50/19. The other car is a 2019 Kia Sportage, which needs 225/60/17; in this car's case, it is just the non-SUV version available despite both cars being SUVs and of similar weights, albeit this car is a 1.6L 130hp. As a family, we have used winter tyres in the past, but since changing cars this year, we are thinking of switching to all seasons as we think they will suit us perfectly rather than switching tyres every April and November. Live in Lincolnshire. So we get all weathers ranging from -10 through to +35. Thanks for any and all advice. Paul Read more”
“So here's the latest on Tires recommendations: (still dithering). Looking for smooth, soft ride, good mileage. I do have a mountain home; use ~30ish days during winter ski season, but mostly highway driving in Southern California ( don't disparage me for being a Californian. I cant stand the people or the government too lol. But it's a beautiful state). 2020 300GLC 4MATIC California car, 235/60 18H rating What will it be...?????? MICHELIN DEFENDER LTX M/S - seems like you guys are in favor. But hard to get. And the size is a 235/60 106T designation. Is the T speed max of 116mph not safe enough when OEM was an H rating 130mph? MICHELIN DEFENDER2. $238. Tire rack MICHELIN CrossClimate2 SUV tire rack $248. - hearing both good and bad. I heard they're soft and mileage tanks. Check out reviews on the Michelin USA official site. Pretty interesting. CONTINENTAL CROSSCONTACT LX25 $222. tire rack high rating? Also just got this from TireRack customer service CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 PLUS. $238. Not sure, seems like TR is trying to promote them for Cont.”
Based on 8 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 35 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 22″ |
| UTQG | 560 A - AA A | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score. Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 12 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 89 vs 42 on handling.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 85 vs 46 on comfort.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 87 vs 55 on dry.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 90 vs 58 on snow.
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ControlContact Sport SRS+ or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Which is better in the wet, ControlContact Sport SRS+ or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 84 vs 58 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, ControlContact Sport SRS+ or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 87 vs 55 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, ControlContact Sport SRS+ or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 90 vs 58 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, ControlContact Sport SRS+ or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 85 vs 46 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, ControlContact Sport SRS+ or CrossClimate 2 SUV?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 70 vs 54 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