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Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 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 4 + 3 road tests and 2,588 + 11 owner reviews. How we score

CrossClimate 2 SUV is ahead, 82–72

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Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Tire AMichelin

CrossClimate 2 SUV

All Season

± 5

Tests 87 · 4 tests Owners 82 · 2,588 reviews

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

“CrossClimate 2 SUV not offered in 245/60R18, what would be the closest alternative? I'm trying to buy the best tires for a family SUV (Ford Edge) driving in south-east USA. Being able to drive in very wet conditions (hydroplaning resistance) safely and comfort/quiet are high priorities. Ice/general handling are also important to me but less high-prio since we don't get a lot of snow and it's a family SUV that is mostly not driven spirited. Treadwear/Cost is lowest priority, I just want the safest option, but ideally it wouldn't wear out too fast, at least 40-50k miles if that's reasonable. I can't find any CrossClimate 2 SUV sets in this size and those would be my first choice. Is it better to just get regular CrossClimate 2's in that size or should I get the SUV oriented Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive (this is what Tirerack is recommending me to get)? I've come to realize the CrossClimate 3's wont be here in time before the tires become too unsafe to drive on, which is extremely unfortunate timing.”

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV
Tire BHankook

Ventus S1 evo3 SUV

Summer

± 6

Tests 76 · 3 tests Owners 69 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)

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 +13
    74
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVVentus S1 evo3 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests8676
    Reviews found online8871

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

    Ventus S1 evo3 SUV: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 71.1 = 74

  2. 84

    Wet

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +7
    77
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVVentus S1 evo3 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests8478
    Reviews found online8576

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

    Ventus S1 evo3 SUV: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 76.3 = 77

  3. 90

    Snow

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVVentus S1 evo3 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests97–
    Reviews found online80–

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 97.4 + 40% × 79.9 = 90

  4. 85

    Comfort

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +22
    63
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVVentus S1 evo3 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests81≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online8860

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

    Ventus S1 evo3 SUV: 40% × 67 (est.) + 60% × 60.1 = 63

    No road tests of comfort for Ventus S1 evo3 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).

  5. 76

    Noise

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +7
    69
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVVentus S1 evo3 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests8270
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 81.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 76

    Ventus S1 evo3 SUV: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 69

    No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo3 SUV. 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

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +5
    65
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVVentus S1 evo3 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online7364

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.8 = 70

    Ventus S1 evo3 SUV: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 63.9 = 65

    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).

    No road tests of treadwear for Ventus S1 evo3 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 +21
    68
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVVentus S1 evo3 SUV
    Reviews found online8968
  8. 87

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +12
    75
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVVentus S1 evo3 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 3 tests8775
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2 SUVHankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV
Relative Score 82 72
Dry 87 74
Wet 84 77
Snow 90 –
Comfort 85 63
Noise 76 69
Treadwear 70 65
Handling (owners) 89 68
Efficiency 87 75

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Headline score
± 5

CrossClimate 2 SUV

± 6

Ventus S1 evo3 SUV

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.

DisciplineCategoryCrossClimate 2 SUVVentus S1 evo3 SUVΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 94% #9/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 83% #6/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 98% #7/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 87% #3/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 87% #10/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 93% #9/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 99% #3/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 97% #4/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 97% #6/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 96% #7/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 83% #6/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 96% #6/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #3/9 · 2024 Motor SUV All Season Tyre Test 97% #8/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 90% #2/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 92% #5/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #1/7 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 #6/11 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test – Different tests

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 Ventus S1 evo3 SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional dry and wet handling grip
  • Comfortable ride quality and responsive steering
  • Good value for money compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Notable road noise and cabin drone, especially at highway speeds or on rough surfaces
  • Below-average tread life and longevity for some users
  • Occasional reduction in wet braking confidence when pushed hard
All owner themes in the Ventus S1 evo3 SUV 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.

r/CarTalkUK ·1 upvote ·2023-10-09

“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”
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.”
chrforums.uk ·2 upvotes ·2024-06-04

“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.”
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

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV
CategoryAll SeasonSummer
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available3579
Rim diameters17″ – 22″17″ – 23″
UTQG—180 - 520 A - AA A
Sizes in common2222

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV

Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV — better comfort, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 85 vs 63 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 89 vs 68 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 87 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 87 vs 75 on efficiency.

Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
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Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV
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CrossClimate 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo3 SUV?

Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo3 SUV?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 84 vs 77 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo3 SUV?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 87 vs 74 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo3 SUV?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 76 vs 69 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo3 SUV?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 85 vs 63 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo3 SUV?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 70 vs 65 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Ventus S1 evo3 SUV?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 87 vs 75 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