Tests – · none yet Owners 82 · 10 reviews
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Michelin Alpin 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 + 33 road tests and 10 + 21,762 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate 2 is ahead, 88–78
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Tests 87 · 33 tests Owners 87 · 21,762 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 35 in 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout (dry braking)
“I live in Vancouver,WA and the CC2 are great for our climate even the light snowfall. I have an SR+, so they’re the 18” version. I have about 22K miles on them after 2 years and have averaged 240Wh/mi since installation, and I don’t drive conservatively. They did increase power usage by about 15-20Wh/mi. I’ve also been lazy and haven’t rotated them and they still are wearing very well. Got about 8/32nd up front and 6/32 in rear. Much better than the stock tires that were almost worn out at 22K. Note that places like Costco will not install these on your Tesla because they don’t meet the factory speed rating. It’s a CYA thing.”
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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76
Dry
CrossClimate 2 +1995Why this score
Source Alpin CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 31 tests ≈ 73 (est.) 99 Reviews found online 81 89 Alpin: 60% × 73.2 (est.) + 40% × 80.6 = 76
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 99.2 + 40% × 88.5 = 95
No road tests of dry for Alpin. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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83
Wet
CrossClimate 2 +487Why this score
Source Alpin CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 31 tests ≈ 80 (est.) 83 Reviews found online 88 92 Alpin: 60% × 80 (est.) + 40% × 87.6 = 83
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 91.9 = 87
No road tests of wet for Alpin. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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75
Snow
CrossClimate 2 +1691Why this score
Source Alpin CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 27 tests ≈ 73 (est.) 99 Reviews found online 78 79 Alpin: 60% × 72.8 (est.) + 40% × 77.7 = 75
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 98.5 + 40% × 78.8 = 91
No road tests of snow for Alpin. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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77
Comfort
CrossClimate 2 +178Why this score
Source Alpin CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 71 (est.) 67 Reviews found online 81 86 Alpin: 40% × 71.2 (est.) + 60% × 80.8 = 77
CrossClimate 2: 40% × 67 + 60% × 86.1 = 78
No road tests of comfort for Alpin. 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 comparison79Why this score
Source Alpin CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 20 tests – 77 Reviews found online – 83 CrossClimate 2: 60% × 76.9 + 40% × 82.6 = 79
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77
Treadwear
CrossClimate 2 +784Why this score
Source Alpin CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests ≈ 73 (est.) 81 Reviews found online 84 88 Alpin: 60% × 72.8 (est.) + 40% × 83.9 = 77
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 88 = 84
No road tests of treadwear for Alpin. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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77
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate 2 +582Why this score
Source Alpin CrossClimate 2 Reviews found online 77 82 -
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Efficiency
No comparison90Why this score
Source Alpin CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 23 tests – 90
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Alpin | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 88 |
| Dry | 76 | 95 |
| Wet | 83 | 87 |
| Snow | 75 | 91 |
| Comfort | 77 | 78 |
| Noise | – | 79 |
| Treadwear | 77 | 84 |
| Handling (owners) | 77 | 82 |
| Efficiency | – | 90 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
78
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Alpin
88
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CrossClimate 2
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 Alpin
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in snow and ice
- Greatly improved wet weather and cold-condition performance
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- High initial cost when purchased new
- Can feel overly responsive or aggressive on gravel-strewn city roads
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
Michelin Alpin
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Most posters praise the CrossClimate 2 for strong snow, wet and hydroplaning grip, a quiet ride after break-in, and good tread life. Those who criticise it cite a small to moderate MPG or range loss, noise or a harsh ride for some owners, mixed wear reports, and a high price. A vocal minority calls it overhyped or unnecessary where snow is rare, and says rivals such as the Nokian WRG5 or Michelin Defender 2 suit some drivers better.
r/KiaEV9
·2 upvotes ·2026-06-25
“We downsized from 21” stock on GTline to 20” rims and put on the CC2s—can’t stand the ugly stock rims and plastic covers. It got so much quieter that we noticed we could turn the radio down from 6 to 4 on the secondary roads, and down from 8 to 5 on the highway. Efficiency improved slightly, possibly due to lighter weight wheels.”
r/TyreReviews
·35 upvotes ·2026-01-18
“Michelin CrossClimate 2 after 31.000 kilometers I have those Michelin CrossClimate 2 (EU version, made in Spain) for 26 months now and 31.000 kilometers on a heavy Mercedes EQE, the rears are still good but the front tyres are starting to give up on the shoulders. Usual tyre pressure is 2.8 bars, there is still some good tread left on the middle of the tyre. Steering feeling on the snow is also not as good as it used to be. Overall very happy with those tyres, I’ll have to decide between the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the CrossClimate 3 Sport (sadly the 3 isn’t available in 255/45 R19) to replace them this year. We have the Pirelli Scorpion SF3 on our second car. Given the car and my usage, I give priority to snow braking, rolling resistance, silence and longevity. I lost a bit of range, comfort and steering engagement when I swapped the factory Bridgestone Turanza T005 for the CrossClimate 2, but in general nothing to call-out.”
r/Ioniq5
·2 upvotes ·2025-07-26
“I got my new to me 2022 Ultimate RWD in May this year, the tyres were all crap so I went to CrossClimate 2s on all 4 wheels. I can’t tell you what it was doing beforehand but I get 3.7mi/kWh around town and 3.2mi/kWh on the motorway now. I have a fairly heavy right foot, but at 100% charge it shows 270ish miles but mine is an early 72kWh battery so bear that in mind.”
Top themes
#Snow and ice traction#Wet grip, hydroplaning#Road noise levels#Fuel economy, EV range#Tread wear, longevity#High price, value#Overhyped, meme status#Alternatives and comparisons
Based on 765 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Alpin | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 92 |
| Rim diameters | — | 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 |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin Alpin
88
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 — better dry, snow and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score. Michelin Alpin rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 10 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 95 vs 76 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 91 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 84 vs 77 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 87 vs 83 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Alpin
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Alpin or CrossClimate 2?
Which is better in the wet, Alpin or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 87 vs 83 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Alpin or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 95 vs 76 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Alpin or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 91 vs 75 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, Alpin or CrossClimate 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 78 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Alpin or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 84 vs 77 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