Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 56 reviews
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Kumho Solus KH17 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 — 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 + 32 road tests and 56 + 21,725 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate 2 is ahead, 87–59
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Tests 87 · 32 tests Owners 87 · 21,725 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 35 in 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout (dry braking)
“Michelin Cross climate 2 in winter snowstorm 1/2024 review I had these installed on my 2021 Honda CR-V hybrid AWD back in August from the OEM Hancook tires. The road noise went away after driving about 500 miles. These tires are freaking amazing! Large puddle on the road? No hydroplaning. My MPG didn’t suffer that much (about 0.3-0.5 mpg decrease). Recently got hit by the snowstorm in Michigan and it’s nice having the confidence driving in the bad road conditions. On my way home from work, there were so many accidents with cars in ditches and unable to go up a hill. I had to take backroads and I had no problem traversing through the back dirt roads. There was a hill that a lot of cars weren’t able to get up but I just squeezed past them without any issues. I was amazed how great these tires are. So glad I spent the extra money for these - I hope they last a while before I 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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58
Dry
CrossClimate 2 +3795Why this score
Source Solus KH17 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 30 tests ≈ 62 (est.) 99 Reviews found online 53 88 Solus KH17: 60% × 61.9 (est.) + 40% × 53.2 = 58
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 99.3 + 40% × 88.3 = 95
No road tests of dry for Solus KH17. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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63
Wet
CrossClimate 2 +2386Why this score
Source Solus KH17 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 30 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 83 Reviews found online 60 91 Solus KH17: 60% × 65 (est.) + 40% × 60.3 = 63
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 91.1 = 86
No road tests of wet for Solus KH17. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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Snow
No comparison90Why this score
Source Solus KH17 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 26 tests – 99 Reviews found online – 78 CrossClimate 2: 60% × 98.6 + 40% × 78.3 = 90
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59
Comfort
CrossClimate 2 +1877Why this score
Source Solus KH17 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 64 Reviews found online 54 86 Solus KH17: 40% × 65.8 (est.) + 60% × 54.4 = 59
CrossClimate 2: 40% × 64 + 60% × 86.1 = 77
No road tests of comfort for Solus KH17. 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 comparison80Why this score
Source Solus KH17 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 19 tests – 78 Reviews found online – 83 CrossClimate 2: 60% × 77.6 + 40% × 82.8 = 80
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57
Treadwear
CrossClimate 2 +2784Why this score
Source Solus KH17 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests ≈ 61 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 51 88 Solus KH17: 60% × 61.1 (est.) + 40% × 51.3 = 57
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 88 = 84
No road tests of treadwear for Solus KH17. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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56
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate 2 +2682Why this score
Source Solus KH17 CrossClimate 2 Reviews found online 56 82 -
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Efficiency
No comparison90Why this score
Source Solus KH17 CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 22 tests – 90
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Solus KH17 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
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| Relative Score | 59 | 87 |
| Dry | 58 | 95 |
| Wet | 63 | 86 |
| Snow | – | 90 |
| Comfort | 59 | 77 |
| Noise | – | 80 |
| Treadwear | 57 | 84 |
| Handling (owners) | 56 | 82 |
| Efficiency | – | 90 |
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Headline score
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Solus KH17
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CrossClimate 2
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.
| Discipline | Category | Solus KH17 | CrossClimate 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #14/54 2013 54 Tyre Braking Test | #2/6 2026 Wybór Kierowców Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Solus KH17
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong dry weather traction and road feedback
- Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life with reports of premature wear
- Mixed performance in wet conditions
- Susceptibility to sidewall bubbles and structural issues
Tire B CrossClimate 2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in snow, slush, and winter weather conditions
- Strong braking and handling performance on dry and wet pavement
- Long-lasting tread wear and durability
Cons
- Higher initial purchase price
- Slight negative impact on fuel economy / EV range for some drivers
- Potential for increased road noise or harshness as the tires wear down
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Kumho Solus KH17
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin CrossClimate 2
The community overwhelmingly praises the Michelin CrossClimate 2 for its exceptional snow, ice, and wet-weather traction, often describing it as an ideal all-weather tire. While many drivers report a quiet, comfortable ride and solid durability, some users note potential downsides including reduced fuel or battery efficiency, road noise on certain surfaces, and premium pricing. A few commenters also point out that the tire may be overkill for regions without significant winter weather.
r/VWiD4Owners
·2 upvotes ·2026-09-11
“CC2 is a super safe way to go, I’d just keep on with them if you’re happy so far. Other options probably won’t last as long or have as good traction in the occasional snow/ice. I have a set of 18” wheels so I use 235/60R18 tires and rotate them, live in the northeast, lots of snow in winter. I’ve used Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive, they were great, lasted a bit over 40k miles until they got down to just over 2/16th. I’m on Bridgestone UltraWeather now, feel fantastic so far, slightly better efficiency than WeatherActives, slightly quieter too. They’re basically a next gen version of WeatherPeak but in an XL load rating which the ID.4 specifies.”
r/GrandCherokee
·11 upvotes ·2023-12-10
“Installed CrossClimate2 Switched out the OEM tires with a set of CrossClimate on my '23 Grand Cherokee. Loving the increased grip and slightly more aggressive look of these tires. Noise levels did increase a bit for the first few hundred miles but has now improved. There was about a 2 - 3mpg drop after installation. Not sure if it's really the tires or use of Winter gas and drop of temperature right around the same time I got these tires. Overall fully satisfied and would definitely purchase again!”
r/MachE
·37 upvotes ·2026-07-23
“PSA: Michelin CrossClimate 2 - They make noise. Recently purchased Michelin Cross Climate 2s for my MachE from Costco. I received a fairly decent price (1,000 for 4) vs local competitors (1,400 for 4). I've seen a lot of people say how great they are, and I thought I'd give them a shot. They look nice. They definitely give it a more 'off-road' look. They also come with a 65,000 mile warranty which they said applied to EVs as well, which is nice as well. They feel great driving. I appreciate their excellent traction and feel secure on turns. I haven't been able to test them on snow yet, but they perform well on wet roads. That being said. They definitely make noise. They make a little at lower, city speeds (~35 mph). They also make a really weird noise at highway speeds (~70 mph+). Neither is so loud or annoying that a little radio can't cover up the sound. Overall, I am very pleased with the tire and the price I received. However, be warned, they do make noise. EDIT: I originally posted this is the Ford Mustang MachE forum and forgot to say that I put them on my MachE. The MachE, being an EV, may be why the noise is more noticeable for me versus others. Read more”
Top themes
#Snow and ice traction#Wet handling and hydroplaning#Road noise and comfort#Fuel economy and range#Tread wear and longevity#Premium price point#Directional tread design
Based on 762 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Solus KH17 | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 11 | 92 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 18″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 640 B A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 4 | 4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
59
/ 100
Kumho Solus KH17
87
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 — better dry, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 95 vs 58 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 84 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 82 vs 56 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 86 vs 63 on wet.
Tire A · Kumho Solus KH17
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Solus KH17 or CrossClimate 2?
Which is better in the wet, Solus KH17 or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 86 vs 63 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Solus KH17 or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 95 vs 58 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Solus KH17 or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 77 vs 59 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Solus KH17 or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 84 vs 57 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