Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
“Michelin CrossClimate 2 after 31.000 kilometers I have those Michelin CrossClimate 2 (EU version, made in Spain) for 26 months now and 31.000 kilometers on a heavy Mercedes EQE, the rears are still good but the front tyres are starting to give up on the shoulders. Usual tyre pressure is 2.8 bars, there is still some good tread left on the middle of the tyre. Steering feeling on the snow is also not as good as it used to be. Overall very happy with those tyres, I’ll have to decide between the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the CrossClimate 3 Sport (sadly the 3 isn’t available in 255/45 R19) to replace them this year. We have the Pirelli Scorpion SF3 on our second car. Given the car and my usage, I give priority to snow braking, rolling resistance, silence and longevity. I lost a bit of range, comfort and steering engagement when I swapped the factory Bridgestone Turanza T005 for the CrossClimate 2, but in general nothing to call-out.”
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
“How old is the tyre? Are they correctly inflated? What car? what is the rating of the tire 91W, 94W, more? It's a XL tyre so extra stiff. The continental Conti ASC tyres are not quiet, but you bought a new car, so you do not know how quiet it cab be with other tyres. Some cars are just loud.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
92
Dry
CrossClimate 2 +21
71
Why this score
Source
CrossClimate 2
AllSeasonContact
Professional tests (TWG score)
98
72
Reviews found online
84
69
Dry Braking (% of best)
100%
85%
Dry Handling (% of best)
98%
99%
Dry (% of best)
100%
91%
85
Wet
CrossClimate 2 +2
83
Why this score
Source
CrossClimate 2
AllSeasonContact
Professional tests (TWG score)
83
87
Reviews found online
87
77
Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best)
80%
93%
Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best)
70%
80%
Wet (% of best)
92%
94%
Wet Braking (% of best)
92%
95%
Wet Circle (% of best)
97%
100%
Wet Handling (% of best)
99%
96%
89
Snow
CrossClimate 2 +7
82
Why this score
Source
CrossClimate 2
AllSeasonContact
Professional tests (TWG score)
97
88
Reviews found online
76
73
Snow Braking (% of best)
90%
98%
Snow Circle (% of best)
100%
96%
Snow Handling (% of best)
100%
50%
Snow Slalom (% of best)
100%
93%
Snow Traction (% of best)
100%
100%
Snow (% of best)
100%
90%
72
Comfort
CrossClimate 2 +1
71
Why this score
Source
CrossClimate 2
AllSeasonContact
Professional tests (TWG score)
65
72
Reviews found online
83
71
80
Noise
CrossClimate 2 +17
63
Why this score
Source
CrossClimate 2
AllSeasonContact
Professional tests (TWG score)
79
60
Reviews found online
80
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Exterior Noise (% of best)
100%
100%
80
Treadwear
CrossClimate 2 +12
68
Why this score
Source
CrossClimate 2
AllSeasonContact
Professional tests (TWG score)
79
71
Reviews found online
81
65
80
Handling
CrossClimate 2 +7
73
Why this score
Source
CrossClimate 2
AllSeasonContact
Reviews found online
80
73
Scores at a glance
Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental AllSeasonContact: scores by category (0–100)
Category
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Continental AllSeasonContact
Relative Score
84
74
Dry
92
71
Wet
85
83
Snow
89
82
Comfort
72
71
Noise
80
63
Treadwear
80
68
Handling
80
73
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Recomputed
Headline score
84
/ 100
CrossClimate 2
74
/ 100
AllSeasonContact
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
Discipline
Category
CrossClimate 2
AllSeasonContact
Δ
Both?
Curved Aquaplaning
Curved
92%#2/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
81%#8/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
+10.9
Same test
Dry Braking
Dry
100%#1/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
85%#3/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test
+15.0
Different tests
Dry Handling
Dry
98%#4/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4
99%#5/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test
−0.4
Different tests
Dry
Dry
100%#1/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17
91%#4/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17
+8.7
Same test
Rolling Resistance
Efficiency
100%#1/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
100%#1/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test
0.0
Different tests
Fuel Consumption
Fuel
94%#13/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
100%#1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
−6.2
Same test
Ice Braking
Ice
58%#8/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17
40%#19/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16
+18.1
Different tests
Ice Handling
Ice
89%#8/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17
40%#19/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16
+48.7
Different tests
Ice Traction
Ice
58%#7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test
40%#19/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16
+17.9
Different tests
Exterior Noise
Noise
100%#1/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17
100%#1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16
0.0
Different tests
Abrasion
Other
100%#2/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
67%#10/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
+33.2
Same test
Noise
Other
97%#4/8 · 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
100%#2/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test
−2.9
Different tests
Price
Other
55%#12/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
63%#15/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
−7.4
Different tests
Value
Other
35%#15/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
51%#10/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test
−16.1
Different tests
Wear
Other
61%#13/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
78%#4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
−16.8
Different tests
Overall Ranking
Overall
50%#2/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
13%#8/35 · 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview
+37.5
Different tests
Snow Braking
Snow
90%#8/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
98%#2/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
−7.4
Different tests
Snow Circle
Snow
100%#1/10 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
96%#3/4 · 2023 TUV Report All Season Test
+4.5
Different tests
Snow Handling
Snow
100%#1/5 · 2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals
50%#19/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16
+50.0
Different tests
Snow Slalom
Snow
100%#1/10 · 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
93%#3/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
+6.8
Different tests
Snow Traction
Snow
100%#2/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
100%#1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
−0.3
Different tests
Snow
Snow
100%#1/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17
90%#3/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17
+9.5
Different tests
Straight Aqua
Straight
100%#2/6 · 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
92%#4/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
+7.7
Different tests
Subj. Comfort
Subj
77%#8/10 · 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
75%#5/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19
+1.9
Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling
Subj
100%#1/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17
100%#1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16
0.0
Different tests
Subj. Snow Handling
Subj
100%#1/4 · 2023 TUV Report All Season Test
91%#3/4 · 2023 TUV Report All Season Test
+9.0
Same test
Subj. Wet Handling
Subj
100%#1/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17
100%#1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16
0.0
Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership
Total
0%#11/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
0%#10/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
0.0
Same test
Longitudinal Aquaplaning
Wet
80%#2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17
93%#4/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19
−13.5
Different tests
Transverse Aquaplaning
Wet
70%#2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17
80%#3/6 · 2022 Gute Fahrt All-Season Tire Test R18
−10.0
Different tests
Wet
Wet
92%#4/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17
94%#2/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17
−1.6
Same test
Wet Braking
Wet
92%#8/8 · 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
95%#4/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test
−3.1
Different tests
Wet Circle
Wet
97%#8/8 · 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
100%#1/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
−3.4
Different tests
Wet Handling
Wet
99%#4/9 · 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test
96%#5/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test
+2.9
Different tests
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossClimate 2
Pros
Exceptional grip and traction in snow, slush, and winter weather conditions
Strong braking and handling performance on dry and wet pavement
Long-lasting tread wear and durability
Cons
Higher initial purchase price
Slight negative impact on fuel economy / EV range for some drivers
Potential for increased road noise or harshness as the tires wear down
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Positive
Community opinion on the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers frequently praising its exceptional wet-weather grip, impressive winter and snow performance, and comfortable ride quality. While a minority of users report mixed experiences regarding road noise, potential MPG/efficiency drops, or limited benefits in mild climates without snow, the vast majority consider it a gold-standard all-weather tire.
#Snow and Winter Traction#Wet Weather Performance#Road Noise and Ride Comfort#Tread Wear and Longevity#Fuel Economy and Range Impact#Price and Value
Based on 404 community posts
Tire B
Continental AllSeasonContact
Mixed
Community opinions on the Continental AllSeason Contact (and its successor Mk2) are generally mixed, balancing praise for their solid wet/snow grip, longevity, and fair pricing against complaints regarding noise, harshness, and specific wear patterns or vibrations over time. While some users report great confidence in winter conditions and low noise (especially on the Mk2), others note increased road noise and stiffness as the tires age.
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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.