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Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain — 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 + 0 road tests and 2,579 + 0 owner reviews. How we score

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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)

“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!”

Category by category

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

  1. 87

    Dry

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVScorpion All Terrain
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests86–
    Reviews found online88–

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

  2. 84

    Wet

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVScorpion All Terrain
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests84–
    Reviews found online85–

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

  3. 91

    Snow

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVScorpion All Terrain
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests97–
    Reviews found online80–

    CrossClimate 2 SUV: 60% × 97.4 + 40% × 80.2 = 91

  4. 85

    Comfort

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVScorpion All Terrain
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests81–
    Reviews found online88–

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

  5. 76

    Noise

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVScorpion All Terrain
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests82–
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)–

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

    No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate 2 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

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVScorpion All Terrain
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)–
    Reviews found online73–

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

    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)

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVScorpion All Terrain
    Reviews found online89–
  8. 87

    Efficiency

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    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2 SUVScorpion All Terrain
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests87–
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2 SUVPirelli Scorpion All Terrain
Relative Score 84 –
Dry 87 –
Wet 84 –
Snow 91 –
Comfort 85 –
Noise 76 –
Treadwear 70 –
Handling (owners) 89 –
Efficiency 87 –

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Headline score
± 5

CrossClimate 2 SUV

Scorpion All Terrain

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 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 Scorpion All Terrain

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

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/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.”
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

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain
CategoryAll SeasonAll Terrain and Off Road All Season tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available352
Rim diameters17″ – 22″20″

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain

Only Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.

Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
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Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain
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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