Tests 81 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (dry handling)
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Michelin CrossClimate+ vs Continental AllSeasonContact — 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 13 + 28 road tests and 119 + 2,363 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 79–73
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Tests 76 · 28 tests Owners 70 · 2,363 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 19 in 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 (wet handling)
“Jeg har kørt udenmærket på dem på denne vej i min yaris, så længe jeg kører efter forholdene. Sad dog fast i dyb sne ved min indkørsel, som jeg burde have skovlet. Jeg skovlede den fri med 4-5 spader, og kørte så videre uden problemer. Ellers kun mistet grebet én gang på sort is med for meget fart. (kun slinger kørsel omrking 100m, fik kontrol igen). Edit: jeg ser lige at det er Continental AllSeasonContact jeg har, ikke 2.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 12 tests that measured dry braking for both, CrossClimate+ won 12 and AllSeasonContact won 0 (average 98% vs 91% of the best).
- In 12 tests that measured wet braking for both, CrossClimate+ won 7 and AllSeasonContact won 4 (average 93% vs 92% of the best).
- In 9 tests that measured dry handling for both, CrossClimate+ won 7 and AllSeasonContact won 0 (average 99% vs 98% of the best).
- In 9 tests that measured wet handling for both, CrossClimate+ won 3 and AllSeasonContact won 5 (average 97% vs 98% of the best).
- In 9 tests that measured noise for both, CrossClimate+ won 4 and AllSeasonContact won 3 (average 98% vs 98% of the best).
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87
Dry
CrossClimate+ +1968Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ AllSeasonContact Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 28 tests 94 69 Reviews found online 78 66 Dry Braking (% of best) · 12 shared tests · wins 12–0 98% 91% Dry Braking (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 96% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 7–0 99% 98% Dry Handling (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 99% CrossClimate+: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 78 = 87
AllSeasonContact: 60% × 69.3 + 40% × 66.4 = 68
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81
Wet
AllSeasonContact +283Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ AllSeasonContact Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 28 tests 81 87 Reviews found online 81 76 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 2–6 91% 94% Wet Braking (% of best) · 12 shared tests · wins 7–4 93% 92% Wet Braking (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 95% 90% Wet Handling (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 3–5 97% 98% Wet Handling (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 99% CrossClimate+: 60% × 80.9 + 40% × 81.3 = 81
AllSeasonContact: 60% × 87.5 + 40% × 76 = 83
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69
Snow
AllSeasonContact +1382Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ AllSeasonContact Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 22 tests 65 89 Reviews found online 73 72 Ice Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 100% 100% Snow Braking (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 0–8 90% 97% Snow Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 1–6 96% 97% Snow Traction (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 97% 100% CrossClimate+: 60% × 65.5 + 40% × 73.2 = 69
AllSeasonContact: 60% × 88.7 + 40% × 71.6 = 82
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75
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +570Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ AllSeasonContact Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests 71 72 Reviews found online 78 69 CrossClimate+: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 77.6 = 75
AllSeasonContact: 40% × 71.6 + 60% × 69.4 = 70
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67
Noise
CrossClimate+ +463Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ AllSeasonContact Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 21 tests 68 61 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 4–3 98% 98% CrossClimate+: 60% × 67.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 67
AllSeasonContact: 60% × 61.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 63
No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate+ or AllSeasonContact. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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82
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +1468Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ AllSeasonContact Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 6 tests 83 71 Reviews found online 80 64 Wear (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 98% 87% CrossClimate+: 60% × 83.1 + 40% × 79.5 = 82
AllSeasonContact: 60% × 70.7 + 40% × 64.3 = 68
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72
Handling (owners)
Level72Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ AllSeasonContact Reviews found online 72 72 -
75
Efficiency
AllSeasonContact +1388Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ AllSeasonContact Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 20 tests 75 88 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 2–6 91% 95%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Continental AllSeasonContact |
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| Relative Score | 79 | 73 |
| Dry | 87 | 68 |
| Wet | 81 | 83 |
| Snow | 69 | 82 |
| Comfort | 75 | 70 |
| Noise | 67 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 68 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 75 | 88 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
CrossClimate+
73
/ 100
AllSeasonContact
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 25 tests that ran both, Michelin CrossClimate+ finished ahead 9 times and Continental AllSeasonContact 16 times.
| Discipline | Category | CrossClimate+ | AllSeasonContact | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 91% | +7.2 | 12–0 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Braking (cool) | Dry | 96% | 96% | −0.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 98% | +1.1 | 7–0 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling (cool) | Dry | 100% | 99% | +0.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 70% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 91% | 94% | −2.6 | 2–6 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% | 92% | +1.3 | 7–4 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking (cool) | Wet | 95% | 90% | +5.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% | 98% | −0.5 | 3–5 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling (cool) | Wet | 100% | 99% | +1.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 60% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 100% | 100% | −0.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 90% | 97% | −6.8 | 0–8 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% | 97% | −1.5 | 1–6 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% | 100% | −2.8 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | 75% #5/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 90% #3/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | 97% #6/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 98% | 0.0 | 4–3 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 98% | 87% | +11.2 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% | 95% | −3.4 | 2–6 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 66% | 69% | −2.7 | 0–6 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #3/14 | #5/14 | – | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Value | Cost | 84% | 79% | +4.2 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/10 | #7/10 | – | 9–16 in 25 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild Allrad All-Season Tire Test R16 · 215/60R16 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossClimate+
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
- Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
Cons
- Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
- Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
Tire B AllSeasonContact
Pros
- Exceptional wet and snow traction
- Predictable and stable handling characteristics
- High level of ride comfort and cabin refinement
Cons
- Accelerated tread wear in high-temperature summer conditions
- Occasional reports of road noise or specific frequency whining
- Mixed feedback on dry-road performance during extreme heat
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin CrossClimate+
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Continental AllSeasonContact
Community opinion on the Continental AllSeasonContact is generally positive regarding its winter and wet weather performance, but mixed when it comes to noise, ride harshness, and wear characteristics. Users appreciate its strong snow and rain capabilities compared to competitors, though some note drawbacks such as increased road noise or stiffness over time, particularly for XL-rated variants. Additionally, availability is primarily focused in Europe, making it a well-regarded option overseas while being largely absent in North America.
teslamotorsclub.com
·1 upvote ·2020-12-15
“I looked into tyres a while back (not getting the car until next week). In the US, they always seem to fit all-season tyres as standard, whereas the UK has summers as standard. I'm leaning toward all-season long term as I don't want to keep swapping as I currently do on my RWD BMW. Coming from BMW, I quite like the "safety" of runflat tyres, but these aren't readily available in standard Tesla 18" size (235/45), so I'm currently thinking of the Continental all-season Contact Contiseal tyres, which are self-sealing for most punctures, as a compromise. They have M&S & snowflake marking, are B-rated for rolling & wet-grip, and have excellent reviews.”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2018-07-01
“.... Nexen beats out Michelin, Continental, Goodyear and Nokian Surprise loser, is Michelin. Test winner: Nexen N blue 4 Season To solve the goal conflicts succeeds in the test the Nexen N blue 4 Season best. With good performances on wet and ice, the Korean tire on dry and snow-covered road is a bit weaker, but still acceptable. The new AllSeasonContact from Conti , on the other hand, solves the classic conflict of objectives of wetness vs. Snow very well - but at the expense of performance on dry roads. On dry land, the next-ranked Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and Nokian Wheatherproof are also showing weaknesses. With the exception of the Firestone (worst dry and wet performance), all tires behind it ride on snow only below average - even the most expensive model in the test, the low- wear CrossClimate from Michelin”
r/TyreReviews
·6 upvotes ·2025-12-08
“Conti allseason contact harsh and noisy”
Top themes
#Winter and snow grip#Wet weather performance#Noise and ride comfort#Tread wear and durability#Comparison with competitors#Regional availability
Based on 15 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate+ | B · Continental AllSeasonContact |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 63 | 108 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 19″ | 13″ – 20″ |
| Sizes in common | 57 | 57 |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
73
/ 100
Continental AllSeasonContact
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Continental AllSeasonContact if snow and efficiency matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 87 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 82 vs 68 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Continental AllSeasonContact scores 82 vs 69 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Continental AllSeasonContact scores 88 vs 75 on efficiency.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire B · Continental AllSeasonContact
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CrossClimate+ or AllSeasonContact?
Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate+ or AllSeasonContact?
Neither, by our numbers: 81 vs 83 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate+ or AllSeasonContact?
Michelin CrossClimate+, 87 vs 68 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, CrossClimate+ or AllSeasonContact?
Continental AllSeasonContact, 82 vs 69 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, CrossClimate+ or AllSeasonContact?
Michelin CrossClimate+, 67 vs 63 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate+ or AllSeasonContact?
Michelin CrossClimate+, 75 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, CrossClimate+ or AllSeasonContact?
Michelin CrossClimate+, 82 vs 68 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate+ or AllSeasonContact?
Continental AllSeasonContact, 88 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