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Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Continental AllSeasonContact 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 4 + 31 road tests and 2,579 + 3,362 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: CrossClimate 2 SUV and AllSeasonContact 2 are level at 83.

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Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Tire AMichelin

CrossClimate 2 SUV

All Season

± 5

Tests 87 · 4 tests Owners 82 · 2,579 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.”

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Tire BContinental

AllSeasonContact 2

All Season

± 4

Tests 85 · 31 tests Owners 80 · 3,362 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)

“Iskustvo sa Continental AllseasonContact 2 Kupio ih u 10 mjesecu prošle godine zasada sam izrazito zadovoljan kako su se pokazale kroz zimu,pa me zanima kako su se vama pokazale kroz vise godina,pogotovo kroz ljeto.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 87

    Dry

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +4
    83
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVAllSeasonContact 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 30 tests8687
    Reviews found online8879
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–191%96%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–192%100%
    Dry (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–185%100%

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 88.1 = 87

    AllSeasonContact 2: 60% × 86.6 + 40% × 78.5 = 83

  2. 84

    Wet

    AllSeasonContact 2 +7
    91
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVAllSeasonContact 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 30 tests8494
    Reviews found online8587
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–187%100%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%94%
    Wet (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–188%100%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–290%100%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–291%100%

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 83.9 + 40% × 84.7 = 84

    AllSeasonContact 2: 60% × 93.6 + 40% × 86.7 = 91

  3. 90

    Snow

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +9
    81
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVAllSeasonContact 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 24 tests9785
    Reviews found online8076
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%89%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%93%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%83%
    Snow (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%82%

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 97.4 + 40% × 80.1 = 90

    AllSeasonContact 2: 60% × 85.1 + 40% × 75.7 = 81

  4. 85

    Comfort

    AllSeasonContact 2 +2
    87
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVAllSeasonContact 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 9 tests8192
    Reviews found online8883
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%98%

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 40% × 81.3 + 60% × 87.6 = 85

    AllSeasonContact 2: 40% × 91.5 + 60% × 83.3 = 87

  5. 76

    Noise

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +2
    74
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVAllSeasonContact 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 23 tests8279
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%99%
    Exterior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–089%89%

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 82.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 76

    AllSeasonContact 2: 60% × 78.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 74

    No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate 2 SUV or AllSeasonContact 2. 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.

  6. 70

    Treadwear

    AllSeasonContact 2 +5
    75
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVAllSeasonContact 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 8 tests≈ 69 (est.)77
    Reviews found online7374

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.7 = 70

    AllSeasonContact 2: 60% × 76.5 + 40% × 73.9 = 75

    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).

  7. 89

    Handling (owners)

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +8
    81
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVAllSeasonContact 2
    Reviews found online8981
  8. 87

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +3
    84
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVAllSeasonContact 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 24 tests8784
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–193%90%
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2 SUVContinental AllSeasonContact 2
Relative Score 83 83
Dry 87 83
Wet 84 91
Snow 90 81
Comfort 85 87
Noise 76 74
Treadwear 70 75
Handling (owners) 89 81
Efficiency 87 84

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CrossClimate 2 SUV

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AllSeasonContact 2

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.

In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV finished ahead 1 times and Continental AllSeasonContact 2 1 times.

DisciplineCategoryCrossClimate 2 SUVAllSeasonContact 2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Dry 85% 100% −15.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Dry Braking Dry 91% 96% −4.5 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Dry Handling Dry 92% 100% −8.3 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 87% 100% −13.3 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% 94% +5.9 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Wet Wet 88% 100% −12.1 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Wet Braking Wet 90% 100% −10.0 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Wet Handling Wet 91% 100% −8.8 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Snow Snow 100% 82% +17.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Snow Braking Snow 100% 89% +10.5 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Snow Handling Snow 100% 93% +7.0 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Snow Traction Snow 100% 83% +16.8 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 100% 98% +1.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Motor SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Exterior Noise Noise 89% 89% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Noise Noise 100% 99% +0.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Motor SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 93% 90% +2.8 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #2/9 #1/9 – 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A 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

Tire B AllSeasonContact 2

Pros

  • Outstanding wet weather grip and short braking distances
  • High level of ride comfort with excellent bump absorption
  • Noticeably quiet and refined cabin noise compared to predecessors

Cons

  • Softer sidewalls can result in delayed steering response or a less sharp initial turn-in feel
  • Faster tread wear reported by some users, particularly on front-wheel-drive or heavier vehicles
  • Susceptibility to sidewall damage or delamination from severe potholes
All owner themes in the AllSeasonContact 2 review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Positive

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.

mbworld.org

“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.”
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!”
r/tires ·1 upvote ·2025-11-12

“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.”
Top themes
#snow and dry performance#speed and OEM ratings#tire size availability#comfort and driving feel#comparison with Primacy#SUV versus standard version

Based on 8 community posts

Tire B

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

Positive

The community generally rates the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 highly, praising its wet grip, comfort, quietness, durability/mileage and capable all-weather performance including snow and Alpine ski trips. It is frequently chosen over the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Pirelli Cinturato SF3, though some users report weaker aquaplaning as tread wears, road noise on rough roads, and premature edge wear or cracking on front tyres.

r/TyreReviews ·2 upvotes ·2025-04-08

“Conti! Got the CC2 put on my brand new C class. Was not happy at all. They were loud and caused vibrations at 80kmh and 110-120kmh which were too noticeable to accept. Drove 3500km with them. Complained, dealer replaced them to ASC2 free of charge, and the car now drives like butter.”
r/VWiD4Owners ·24 upvotes ·2025-11-19

“My first all-season tires (Continental AllSeasonContact2) Hi everyone, I finally had my all-season tires installed: Continental AllSeasonContact2 235/60 R18 103T. Compared to the factory-equipped Hankook summer tires (in Italy you don’t get all-season ones…) I have to say they’re noticeably quieter. I tested them on the roads of the Dolomites between Belluno and Bolzano, and they performed excellently in rainy/sleety conditions. Let’s hope they last at least 2 years. Read more”
r/AutomobileRO ·14 upvotes ·2025-05-26

“Continental Allseason Contact 2,uzura ciudată Anvelope Continental Allseason Contact 2, Dot late 2024, 3000 km rulaj. Presiune făcută conform datelor de pe stâlp, pe exteriorul anvelopelor fata(tracțiune fata) se vad bucăți rupte de cauciuc pe muchii. Cei care aveți allseason, sau v-ați întâlnit cu problema asta, este normal? Read more”
Top themes
#Wet grip#Comfort and quietness#Snow and winter capability#Comparison with CrossClimate 2#Comparison with Pirelli SF3#Front tyre edge wear#Tread life and durability#Aquaplaning at low tread

Based on 70 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV B · Continental AllSeasonContact 2
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available35138
Rim diameters17″ – 22″15″ – 22″
Sizes in common2626

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

Too close to call: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV and Continental AllSeasonContact 2 are within 2 points overall. Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV is stronger on snow, handling and dry. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger on wet and treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 90 vs 81 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 89 vs 81 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental AllSeasonContact 2 scores 91 vs 84 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Continental AllSeasonContact 2 scores 75 vs 70 on treadwear.

Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
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Tire B · Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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CrossClimate 2 SUV or AllSeasonContact 2?

Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate 2 SUV or AllSeasonContact 2?

Continental AllSeasonContact 2, 91 vs 84 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate 2 SUV or AllSeasonContact 2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 87 vs 83 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, CrossClimate 2 SUV or AllSeasonContact 2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 90 vs 81 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, CrossClimate 2 SUV or AllSeasonContact 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 74 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate 2 SUV or AllSeasonContact 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 85 vs 87 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, CrossClimate 2 SUV or AllSeasonContact 2?

Continental AllSeasonContact 2, 75 vs 70 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate 2 SUV or AllSeasonContact 2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 87 vs 84 on our efficiency 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