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Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental AllSeasonContact — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

CrossClimate 2 is ahead, 84–74

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CrossClimate 2

All Season

Tests 86 · 32 tests Owners 82 · 21,504 reviews

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.”

AllSeasonContact

All Season

Tests 77 · 28 tests Owners 71 · 2,347 reviews

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.

  1. 92

    Dry

    CrossClimate 2 +21
    71
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2AllSeasonContact
    Professional tests (TWG score)9872
    Reviews found online8469
    Dry Braking (% of best)100%85%
    Dry Handling (% of best)98%99%
    Dry (% of best)100%91%
  2. 85

    Wet

    CrossClimate 2 +2
    83
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2AllSeasonContact
    Professional tests (TWG score)8387
    Reviews found online8777
    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%
  3. 89

    Snow

    CrossClimate 2 +7
    82
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2AllSeasonContact
    Professional tests (TWG score)9788
    Reviews found online7673
    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%
  4. 72

    Comfort

    CrossClimate 2 +1
    71
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2AllSeasonContact
    Professional tests (TWG score)6572
    Reviews found online8371
  5. 80

    Noise

    CrossClimate 2 +17
    63
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2AllSeasonContact
    Professional tests (TWG score)7960
    Reviews found online80–
    Exterior Noise (% of best)100%100%
  6. 80

    Treadwear

    CrossClimate 2 +12
    68
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2AllSeasonContact
    Professional tests (TWG score)7971
    Reviews found online8165
  7. 80

    Handling

    CrossClimate 2 +7
    73
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2AllSeasonContact
    Reviews found online8073
Scores at a glance
Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental AllSeasonContact: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2Continental 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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CrossClimate 2

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.

DisciplineCategoryCrossClimate 2AllSeasonContactΔBoth?
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
All owner themes in the CrossClimate 2 review

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
All owner themes in the AllSeasonContact review

What real owners are saying

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.

r/TeslaLounge ·1 upvote ·2026-02-13

“I had these CC2 installed on my MYLR at Costco Nov 2025. My trip meters show efficiency dropped with energy usage at 270 Wh/Mi with stock Conti tires to 330 Wh/Mi with Michelin CC2. Part of this %22 energy increase can be attributed to winter temps going colder, but the bulk of it is due to these tires. I don’t mind since I value snow traction over efficiency.”

r/tires ·14 upvotes ·2024-01-14

“Michelin Cross climate 2 in winter snowstorm 1/2024 review I had these installed on my 2021 Honda CR-V hybrid AWD back in August from the OEM Hancook tires. The road noise went away after driving about 500 miles. These tires are freaking amazing! Large puddle on the road? No hydroplaning. My MPG didn’t suffer that much (about 0.3-0.5 mpg decrease). Recently got hit by the snowstorm in Michigan and it’s nice having the confidence driving in the bad road conditions. On my way home from work, there were so many accidents with cars in ditches and unable to go up a hill. I had to take backroads and I had no problem traversing through the back dirt roads. There was a hill that a lot of cars weren’t able to get up but I just squeezed past them without any issues. I was amazed how great these tires are. So glad I spent the extra money for these - I hope they last a while before I get another set!”

r/VWiD4Owners ·2 upvotes ·2026-09-11

“CC2 is a super safe way to go, I’d just keep on with them if you’re happy so far. Other options probably won’t last as long or have as good traction in the occasional snow/ice. I have a set of 18” wheels so I use 235/60R18 tires and rotate them, live in the northeast, lots of snow in winter. I’ve used Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive, they were great, lasted a bit over 40k miles until they got down to just over 2/16th. I’m on Bridgestone UltraWeather now, feel fantastic so far, slightly better efficiency than WeatherActives, slightly quieter too. They’re basically a next gen version of WeatherPeak but in an XL load rating which the ID.4 specifies.”

Top themes
#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.

Top themes
#noise and comfort#winter and snow grip#wear and longevity#wet performance#comparisons with competitors

Based on 7 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 B · Continental AllSeasonContact
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available92108
Rim diameters15″ – 21″13″ – 20″
Tread depth9 - 10/32″—
UTQG640 B A—
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Continental AllSeasonContact

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

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 92 vs 71 on dry.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 80 vs 63 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 80 vs 68 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 89 vs 82 on snow.

Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate 2
Tire B · Continental AllSeasonContact

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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.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

84

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CrossClimate 2

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