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Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 — 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 + 14 road tests and 2,588 + 18 owner reviews. How we score

CrossClimate 2 SUV is ahead, 83–73

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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)

“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!”

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Tire BPirelli

Cinturato All Season SF2

All Season

± 5

Tests 74 · 14 tests Owners 69 · 18 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)

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 +7
    80
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 13 tests8690
    Reviews found online8866
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–191%97%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–183%92%
    Dry (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–185%98%
    Dry Cornering Speed (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%98%
    Dry Lateral Acceleration (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–094%92%

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

    Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 89.7 + 40% × 66.3 = 80

  2. 84

    Wet

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +5
    79
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 13 tests8484
    Reviews found online8572
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–087%80%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0100%95%
    Wet (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–188%92%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–191%91%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–097%95%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–183%94%

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 83.9 + 40% × 84.6 = 84

    Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 83.6 + 40% × 71.9 = 79

  3. 90

    Snow

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +31
    59
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 11 tests9756
    Reviews found online8065
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%86%
    Snow Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%96%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%78%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%70%
    Snow (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%73%

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

    Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 56 + 40% × 64.5 = 59

  4. 85

    Comfort

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +7
    78
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests8189
    Reviews found online8871
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0100%100%

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 40% × 81.3 + 60% × 87.5 = 85

    Cinturato All Season SF2: 40% × 88.9 + 60% × 70.6 = 78

  5. 76

    Noise

    Cinturato All Season SF2 +6
    82
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 10 tests8293
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Exterior Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–194%83%

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

    Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 92.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 82

    No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate 2 SUV or Cinturato All Season SF2. 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 +11
    59
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 69 (est.)51
    Reviews found online7370

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

    Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 50.9 + 40% × 70.2 = 59

    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 +24
    65
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVCinturato All Season SF2
    Reviews found online8965
  8. 87

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate 2 SUV +23
    64
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 9 tests8764
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–090%70%
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2 SUVPirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Relative Score 83 73
Dry 87 80
Wet 84 79
Snow 90 59
Comfort 85 78
Noise 76 82
Treadwear 70 59
Handling (owners) 89 65
Efficiency 87 64

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Cinturato All Season SF2

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 2 times and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryCrossClimate 2 SUVCinturato All Season SF2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Dry 85% 98% −13.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Dry Braking Dry 91% 97% −5.2 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Dry Cornering Speed Dry 100% 98% +1.9 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Dry Handling Dry 83% 92% −8.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Dry Lateral Acceleration Dry 94% 92% +1.9 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 87% 80% +6.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% 95% +5.5 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Wet Wet 88% 92% −4.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Wet Braking Wet 91% 91% +0.1 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Wet Circle Wet 97% 95% +2.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Wet Handling Wet 83% 94% −11.1 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Snow Snow 100% 73% +27.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Snow Braking Snow 100% 86% +14.4 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Snow Circle Snow 100% 96% +3.9 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Snow Handling Snow 100% 78% +21.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Snow Traction Snow 100% 70% +29.6 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 100% 100% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Exterior Noise Noise 94% 83% +10.5 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 90% 70% +20.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 215/50R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #1/7 #7/7 – 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19

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 Cinturato All Season SF2

Pros

  • Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Improved fuel economy and low rolling resistance
  • Strong dry grip and dependable performance in mild conditions

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls can cause a jelly-like feeling and vague handling at higher speeds or on bends
  • Lack of steering precision and reactivity compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Mixed performance in severe winter conditions like heavy snow and ice
All owner themes in the Cinturato All Season SF2 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/tires ·2 upvotes ·2025-07-10

“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.”
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

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available3564
Rim diameters17″ – 22″15″ – 21″
Sizes in common66

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV — better snow, handling and efficiency. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 90 vs 59 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 89 vs 65 on handling.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 87 vs 64 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV scores 70 vs 59 on treadwear.

Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
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Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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CrossClimate 2 SUV or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 84 vs 79 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 87 vs 80 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 90 vs 59 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, 82 vs 76 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 85 vs 78 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 70 vs 59 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate 2 SUV or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV, 87 vs 64 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