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Goodyear Fortera HL Edition 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 3 + 2,560 owner reviews. How we score

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Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Tire BMichelin

CrossClimate 2 SUV

All Season

± 5

Tests 87 · 4 tests Owners 83 · 2,560 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2023 SUV All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)

“I also live in Michigan and we get plenty of all four seasons. I put CC2s on my 2017 RAV4 Hybrid. They have handled all weather conditions up to and including moderate snow with aplomb. If I had to buy new tires tomorrow, I'd get another set.”

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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    Dry

    No comparison
    87
    Why this score
    SourceFortera HL EditionCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests–86
    Reviews found online–89

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 85.8 + 40% × 88.7 = 87

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    Wet

    No comparison
    84
    Why this score
    SourceFortera HL EditionCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests–84
    Reviews found online–85

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 84 + 40% × 84.9 = 84

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    Snow

    No comparison
    91
    Why this score
    SourceFortera HL EditionCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests–98
    Reviews found online–80

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 97.6 + 40% × 80.4 = 91

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    Comfort

    No comparison
    86
    Why this score
    SourceFortera HL EditionCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests–82
    Reviews found online–88

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 40% × 82.3 + 60% × 88.3 = 86

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    Noise

    No comparison
    77
    Why this score
    SourceFortera HL EditionCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests–83
    Reviews found online–≈ 67 (est.)

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 77

    No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate 2 SUV. 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.

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    Treadwear

    No comparison
    70
    Why this score
    SourceFortera HL EditionCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 68 (est.)
    Reviews found online–73

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 68.4 (est.) + 40% × 72.6 = 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 0.35).

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    Handling (owners)

    No comparison
    89
    Why this score
    SourceFortera HL EditionCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Reviews found online–89
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    Efficiency

    No comparison
    87
    Why this score
    SourceFortera HL EditionCrossClimate 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests–87
Scores at a glance
Goodyear Fortera HL Edition vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Fortera HL EditionMichelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Relative Score – 84
Dry – 87
Wet – 84
Snow – 91
Comfort – 86
Noise – 77
Treadwear – 70
Handling (owners) – 89
Efficiency – 87

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Headline score

Fortera HL Edition

± 5

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 Fortera HL Edition

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

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)
All owner themes in the CrossClimate 2 SUV review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Goodyear Fortera HL Edition

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

Tire B

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Positive

Community sentiment for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV is largely positive, with drivers consistently praising its exceptional grip and safety in snow, slush, and heavy rain. The primary trade-offs frequently cited are reduced fuel/range efficiency—particularly noted by EV owners—along with a premium price tag, directional rotation limitations, and mixed opinions on road noise.

r/ModelY ·4 upvotes ·2026-06-01

“New CrossClimate 2 tires almost stranded my family. Massive efficiency drop on Model Y. Just a heads-up for anyone swapping to Michelin CrossClimate 2s. Put a set on my Model Y about 3 weeks ago from Discount Tire and just did a road trip from Denver to Taos, NM with my wife and two toddlers. We charged up to 90% at the Pueblo Supercharger, and the Tesla app estimated we would arrive in Taos with 15% battery remaining. Well, the new tire efficiency hit is incredibly real. The range dropped so fast that we were tracking to hit 0% and had to make an emergency Type 2 charging stop on the way just to make sure we didn't get stranded with the kids in the car. I’m now seriously thinking about taking advantage of Discount Tire's return policy and going back to the OEM Continental ProContact RX. Has anyone else faced similar problems or massive efficiency drops when switching to the CC2s? Does the range eventually get better after a break-in period, or should I just cut my losses and swap back to the Continentals? I need something reliable for road trips with the family, so I'd love to hear your suggestions and experiences!”

r/CarTalkUK ·2 upvotes ·2024-11-07

“Opinions please ... Michelin Primacy 4+ vs Michelin Cross Climate 2 SUV? Hi all ... I'm coming up to tyre replacement time so I've looking at what's around. Currently on Bridgestone Turanzas cos that's what came with the car, but I'm not hugely impressed with their lifespan, they seem to pick up sidewall damage easily and the tread seems to age quickly. Which is not much cop when all i do is commute round Southern England. I've pretty much settled on Michelin Primacy 4+ or Cross Climate 2 SUV but I'm having difficulty making a final decision. So I thought the hivemind might settle this: in your experience which one is best for lifespan and fuel consumption? Car is a 2018 SEAT Ateca with 18" alloys. Edit: well guys, I went with the Cross Climates, thanks for the advice!”

mbworld.org

“Quote: Originally Posted by Gitzer I think the advice on this thread is exactly right. In fact, don’t drive your new car if there is any snow or ice on the road. Get the CC2s or equivalent immediately. You are going to need them next winter anyway. Lots of people are recommending, the CCs but aren’t they all-seasons? It seems like if I’m already stuck owning Summer tires, I’m better off buying an winter set and alternating, vs owning a Summer a All Season, no? What’s killing me is no one has or can order winter tires this late in the season. it’s really frustrating that the brand new luxury car doesn’t come with all seasons, or some tires that are even safe to opperate where the vehicle was sold. Im literally going to have to rent a a car on cold days to keep my family safe ☹️”

Top themes
#Snow and winter traction#Wet grip and hydroplaning resistance#EV range and fuel efficiency impact#Road noise and ride comfort#High price and premium value#Directional tread rotation limits#Treadwear and longevity

Based on 97 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Fortera HL Edition B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
CategoryAll-Season tireAll Season
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available—35
Rim diameters—17″ – 22″

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear Fortera HL Edition

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Only Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.

Tire A · Goodyear Fortera HL Edition
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

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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