Tests – · none yet Owners 65 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 6 in 2012 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate 2 SUV is ahead, 80–67
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Tests 86 · 4 tests Owners 78 · 2,539 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2024 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All-Season Tire Test R17 (overall ranking)
“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”
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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67
Dry
CrossClimate 2 SUV +1885Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 87 Reviews found online 66 82 -
72
Wet
CrossClimate 2 SUV +1082Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 83 Reviews found online 73 81 -
59
Snow
CrossClimate 2 SUV +2887Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 94 Reviews found online 51 76 -
69
Comfort
CrossClimate 2 SUV +1483Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 82 Reviews found online 68 83 -
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Noise
No comparison77Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance CrossClimate 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 84 -
67
Treadwear
CrossClimate 2 SUV +168Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance CrossClimate 2 SUV Reviews found online 69 69 -
65
Handling
CrossClimate 2 SUV +1782Why this score
Source Ultra Grip 8 Performance CrossClimate 2 SUV Reviews found online 65 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 80 |
| Dry | 67 | 85 |
| Wet | 72 | 82 |
| Snow | 59 | 87 |
| Comfort | 69 | 83 |
| Noise | – | 77 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 68 |
| Handling | 65 | 82 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Ultra Grip 8 Performance
80
/ 100
CrossClimate 2 SUV
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Ultra Grip 8 Performance | CrossClimate 2 SUV | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/6 · 2012 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tyre Test | 89% #2/10 · 2024 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All-Season Tire Test R17 | +11.1 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ultra Grip 8 Performance
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
- Low road noise levels compared to competitors
- Strong dry road stability and handling
Cons
- Inconsistent snow and ice traction reported by some users
- Potential for grip degradation as the tire ages
- Reports of increased fuel consumption
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
Tire A
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Community opinion on the Michelin CrossClimate 2 (and SUV variant) is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers praising its exceptional winter traction, severe snow service rating (3PMSF), and confidence-inspiring wet and dry grip. While a few users note minor drawbacks like a noticeable decrease in EV range/fuel efficiency, higher initial pricing, or slight road noise, the tire remains a top-tier recommendation for all-weather performance.
r/ModelY
·1 upvote ·2026-06-01
“I had a pretty hard efficiency hit when I first got my CC2s on my M3. As the tires wear in, it gets better. I’m at 55k miles on a single set, and it’ll probably be time to replace them soon. It’s a solid tire and the life on them has been great. Plenty of Model Y (and 3) owners have the tire, so I wouldn’t overthink it and give them a few weeks of wear in.”
r/SubaruForester
·1 upvote ·2024-09-13
“We run CC2s on our ‘20 Ascent in central Minnesota and they’ve been excellent in all weather conditions over 40k miles. We occasionally drive gravel roads and they do not pick up noticeable amount in the tread. I ordered them for our Forester at Costco since they are on sale right now. The other tire I considered were the Nokian WRG4s (or now 5 is the new model). I had previously put the WRG3s on the Forester, but they were very loud the last 10k miles.”
r/tires
·3 upvotes ·2026-02-12
“Look at all weather tires (3PMSF rated) instead of a basic all season. Michelin CrossClimate2 is hard to beat for safety and snow grip and they’re not that loud in my experience. I put them on my wife’s Highlander and they’ve been smooth and confident in slush and highway rain. If you want something a little quieter and softer riding, Bridgestone WeatherPeak or Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive are also solid. When I priced 245/50R20 CC2s recently, Costco was around $314 per tire installed $1,256 set before tax during a promo, Tire Rack was about $302 per tire $1,208 before install and Discounted Wheel Warehouse had them closer to $279 per tire $1,116 before install so roughly $140 difference on a set before mounting”
Top themes
#Snow and Winter Traction#Wet Weather and Rain Grip#EV Range and Fuel Efficiency#Treadwear and Longevity#Price and Value#Road Noise and Comfort
Based on 45 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 14 | 35 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 18″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Raised Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance
80
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV — better snow, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 87 vs 59 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 85 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 82 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 83 vs 69 on comfort.
Tire A · Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Performance
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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.