Tests 83 · 32 tests Owners 80 · 34 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry handling)
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 32 + 4 road tests and 34 + 2,588 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: WinterContact TS 870 P 82, CrossClimate 2 SUV 83.
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Tests 83 · 32 tests Owners 80 · 34 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (dry handling)
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.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | WinterContact TS 870 P | CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 4 tests | 83 | 86 |
| Reviews found online | 79 | 88 |
WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 78.5 = 81
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 88.1 = 87
| Source | WinterContact TS 870 P | CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 4 tests | 95 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 86 | 85 |
WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 94.6 + 40% × 86.1 = 91
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 83.9 + 40% × 84.6 = 84
| Source | WinterContact TS 870 P | CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 4 tests | 80 | 97 |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 80 |
WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 80.2 + 40% × 76.5 = 79
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 97.4 + 40% × 80.1 = 90
| Source | WinterContact TS 870 P | CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 2 tests | 98 | 81 |
| Reviews found online | 80 | 88 |
WinterContact TS 870 P: 40% × 98 + 60% × 79.9 = 87
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 40% × 81.3 + 60% × 87.5 = 85
| Source | WinterContact TS 870 P | CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 4 tests | 78 | 82 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 77.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 73
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 81.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 76
No owner ratings of noise for WinterContact TS 870 P or 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.
| Source | WinterContact TS 870 P | CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / – tests | 70 | ≈ 69 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 80 | 73 |
WinterContact TS 870 P: 60% × 69.9 + 40% × 80.2 = 74
CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.8 = 70
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).
| Source | WinterContact TS 870 P | CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 83 | 89 |
| Source | WinterContact TS 870 P | CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 24 / 3 tests | 86 | 87 |
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 83 |
| Dry | 81 | 87 |
| Wet | 91 | 84 |
| Snow | 79 | 90 |
| Comfort | 87 | 85 |
| Noise | 73 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 89 |
| Efficiency | 86 | 87 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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.
WinterContact TS 870 P
CrossClimate 2 SUV
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.
| Discipline | Category | WinterContact TS 870 P | CrossClimate 2 SUV | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | Dry | 99% #2/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 85% #4/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 83% #6/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% #7/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 87% #3/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 99% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet | Wet | 97% #2/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 88% #4/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 99% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #6/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 83% #6/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Snow | Snow | 94% #4/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 100% #1/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 99% #10/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Circle | Snow | 98% #8/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #4/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 99% #4/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2023 SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 98% #4/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 98% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 | 99% #3/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #8/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #3/9 · 2024 Motor SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% #14/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 90% #2/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | #1/7 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
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
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 121 | 35 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 23″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Sizes in common | 31 | 31 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Too close to call: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV are within 2 points overall. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is stronger on wet and treadwear. Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV is stronger on snow, dry and handling.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 90 vs 79 on snow.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P scores 91 vs 84 on wet.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 87 vs 81 on dry.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 89 vs 83 on handling.
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 91 vs 84 on our wet score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 87 vs 81 on our dry score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 90 vs 79 on our snow score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 76 vs 73 on our noise score.
Neither, by our numbers: 87 vs 85 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P, 74 vs 70 on our treadwear score.
Neither, by our numbers: 86 vs 87 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.
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