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Continental VanContact 4Season vs Michelin Agilis CrossClimate — 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 4 + 3 road tests and 180 + 1,073 owner reviews. How we score

Agilis CrossClimate is ahead, 77–72

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Continental VanContact 4Season
Tire AContinental

VanContact 4Season

All Season

± 7

Tests 72 · 4 tests Owners 60 · 180 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2020 AutoBild Van All Season Commercial Tyre Test (wet handling)

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
Tire BMichelin

Agilis CrossClimate

All Season

± 6

Tests 72 · 3 tests Owners 85 · 1,073 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2020 Commercial Van All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)

“We have the Agilis cross climates on our C-class 3.5t MH and have been utterly delighted with them. They’re quiet, really grippy and give a great ride. What’s not to like?”

Category by category

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

  1. 70

    Dry

    Agilis CrossClimate +9
    79
    Why this score
    SourceVanContact 4SeasonAgilis CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests7074
    Reviews found online≈ 69 (est.)87
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–292%100%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%99%
    Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%97%
    Dry (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–067%67%

    VanContact 4Season: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 68.9 (est.) = 70

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 74.3 + 40% × 87 = 79

    No owner ratings of dry for VanContact 4Season. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 71

    Wet

    Agilis CrossClimate +7
    78
    Why this score
    SourceVanContact 4SeasonAgilis CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests7171
    Reviews found online≈ 71 (est.)88
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–191%94%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–289%94%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%70%
    Wet (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–067%67%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–293%97%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%98%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%98%

    VanContact 4Season: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 70.8 (est.) = 71

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 71.1 + 40% × 87.9 = 78

    No owner ratings of wet for VanContact 4Season. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 78

    Snow

    Level
    78
    Why this score
    SourceVanContact 4SeasonAgilis CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests8176
    Reviews found online≈ 74 (est.)82
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%98%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–199%99%
    Snow Slalom (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–099%99%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%95%
    Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%70%
    Snow (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0100%100%

    VanContact 4Season: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 73.7 (est.) = 78

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 81.6 = 78

    No owner ratings of snow for VanContact 4Season. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 74

    Comfort

    VanContact 4Season +3
    71
    Why this score
    SourceVanContact 4SeasonAgilis CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests7855
    Reviews found online≈ 71 (est.)81
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–090%70%

    VanContact 4Season: 40% × 78 + 60% × 70.7 (est.) = 74

    Agilis CrossClimate: 40% × 54.7 + 60% × 81.1 = 71

    No owner ratings of comfort for VanContact 4Season. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).

  5. 64

    Noise

    Agilis CrossClimate +11
    75
    Why this score
    SourceVanContact 4SeasonAgilis CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests6282
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–199%100%

    VanContact 4Season: 60% × 62.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 64

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 81.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 75

    No owner ratings of noise for VanContact 4Season or Agilis CrossClimate. 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.

  6. –

    Treadwear

    No comparison
    78
    Why this score
    SourceVanContact 4SeasonAgilis CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 73 (est.)
    Reviews found online–85

    Agilis CrossClimate: 60% × 73.1 (est.) + 40% × 85 = 78

    No road tests of treadwear for Agilis CrossClimate. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. –

    Handling (owners)

    No comparison
    81
    Why this score
    SourceVanContact 4SeasonAgilis CrossClimate
    Reviews found online–81
  8. 80

    Efficiency

    VanContact 4Season +9
    71
    Why this score
    SourceVanContact 4SeasonAgilis CrossClimate
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests8071
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–097%91%
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental VanContact 4SeasonMichelin Agilis CrossClimate
Relative Score 72 77
Dry 70 79
Wet 71 78
Snow 78 78
Comfort 74 71
Noise 64 75
Treadwear – 78
Handling (owners) – 81
Efficiency 80 71

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Headline score
± 7

VanContact 4Season

± 6

Agilis CrossClimate

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 4 tests that ran both, Continental VanContact 4Season finished ahead 3 times and Michelin Agilis CrossClimate 1 times.

DisciplineCategoryVanContact 4SeasonAgilis CrossClimateΔHead-to-head
Dry Dry 67% 67% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Reisemobil Commercial All-Season Tire Test R16 · 225/75R16
Dry Braking Dry 92% 100% −8.2 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Dry Handling Dry 100% 99% +1.2 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 100% 97% +3.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 91% 94% −3.2 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 89% 94% −5.2 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Wet Wet 67% 67% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Reisemobil Commercial All-Season Tire Test R16 · 225/75R16
Wet Braking Wet 93% 97% −3.6 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Wet Circle Wet 100% 98% +2.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Wet Handling Wet 100% 98% +2.2 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 100% 70% +30.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Snow Snow 100% 100% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Reisemobil Commercial All-Season Tire Test R16 · 225/75R16
Snow Braking Snow 99% 98% +1.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Snow Handling Snow 99% 99% +0.4 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 100% 70% +30.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Snow Slalom Snow 99% 99% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Snow Traction Snow 99% 95% +3.9 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 90% 70% +20.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Noise Noise 99% 100% −1.3 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 97% 91% +5.5 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #1/6 #2/6 – 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: promobil 2026 All Season Motorhome and Van Tyre Test · 225/75 R16

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A VanContact 4Season

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and winter weather grip (including snow and ice)
  • Improved ride comfort and handling compared to OE tires
  • Good traction on loose surfaces like grass, mud, and gravel

Cons

  • Increased road noise reported by some drivers on the motorway
  • A few users noted potentially faster tread wear compared to previous sets
All owner themes in the VanContact 4Season review

Tire B Agilis CrossClimate

Pros

  • Outstanding wet and winter weather traction
  • Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
  • Stiff sidewalls providing enhanced cornering stability and handling

Cons

  • Slightly higher road noise or low drone at certain speeds
  • Higher initial purchase price compared to standard options
  • A few reports of a minor decrease in fuel economy
All owner themes in the Agilis CrossClimate review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Continental VanContact 4Season

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate is largely positive, with owners of vans, RVs, and heavy-duty trucks praising its wet and snow traction, quiet ride, and capability under heavy loads. However, discussions frequently highlight trade-offs such as faster tread wear compared to the Defender series and concerns regarding an NHTSA recall on certain C-metric sizes for snow traction marking non-compliance. Prospective buyers also note confusion regarding the differing directional C-metric and non-directional LT-metric designs.

r/Cartalk ·1 upvote ·2025-04-09

“Agilis Crossclimate vs Agilis LTX as a summer tire for a pickup? Daily driver Chevy 3/4 ton pickup. I've got a set of winter tires that I run from Nov-Mar but I need to replace my summer tires. Mediterranean climate, so dry summers. 99% of my driving is city/highway, maybe 1-5 days per year on dry dirt roads. I'd like to go with the crossclimate since they're about $200 cheaper for the set. I guess the Defender LTX just got rebranded Agilis LTX. I know the Defender LTX is a very popular light truck tire. Y'all think I can get away with the crossclimate and save a couple hundred bucks? Read more”
bobistheoilguy.com ·1 upvote ·2025-08-27

“I had a set on my Ford Transit 350 van. They were outstanding tires. IIRC I had them for maybe 20k miles. Wear seemed to be fine. But they were excellent in the wet and on snow and they were reasonably quiet. I never used them on anything more than wet grass and that van was terrible with traction on anything but the road, anyway, so I wouldn't evaluate a tire on grass or soft ground based on it.”
r/BoltEV ·5 upvotes ·2025-10-19

“Anyone tried Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tires on a Bolt? Following the info from I have picked up some used 15" Sonic wheels for winter use here in Maine. I can get Michelin Ice snow tires in an equivalent 15" size (to match the circumference of the stock tire/wheel) but not Cross Climate 2s. However, this Agilis is available in a near equivalent. It appears to be a heavier tire designed primarily for delivery vans Google AI suggests it has a slightly higher rolling resistance to the CC2s, which many report to have about a 10% hit on range - although any new tire will be less efficient than a well-worn one, so we should take that info with a grain of salt The Michelin Energy Saver tires are obviously more efficient, but also rated poor for use in snow. I'm a bit torn between "proper" snow tires and the Agilis, which I could run all year round One other factor is that smaller wheels tend to be more efficient - to a noticeable extent on EVs, so it just might be a wash as far as efficiency goes Read more”
Top themes
#Heavy load capability#Winter and snow traction#Tread wear longevity#Defender LTX comparison#C-metric recall notice#Ride comfort and noise#Van and RV use

Based on 54 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental VanContact 4Season B · Michelin Agilis CrossClimate
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typeVanVan
Sizes available2322
Rim diameters15″ – 17″15″ – 17″
Sizes in common2121

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental VanContact 4Season

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate

Winner: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate — better noise, dry and wet. Pick the Continental VanContact 4Season if efficiency and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 75 vs 64 on noise.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental VanContact 4Season scores 80 vs 71 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 79 vs 70 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate scores 78 vs 71 on wet.

Tire A · Continental VanContact 4Season
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VanContact 4Season or Agilis CrossClimate?

Which is better in the wet, VanContact 4Season or Agilis CrossClimate?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 78 vs 71 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, VanContact 4Season or Agilis CrossClimate?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 79 vs 70 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, VanContact 4Season or Agilis CrossClimate?

Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 78 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, VanContact 4Season or Agilis CrossClimate?

Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, 75 vs 64 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, VanContact 4Season or Agilis CrossClimate?

Continental VanContact 4Season, 74 vs 71 on our comfort score.

Which rolls more easily, VanContact 4Season or Agilis CrossClimate?

Continental VanContact 4Season, 80 vs 71 on our efficiency 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