Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 32 + 3 road tests and 21,600 + 28 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate 2 is ahead, 88–79
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Tests 87 · 32 tests Owners 87 · 21,600 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 35 in 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout (dry braking)
“I got my new to me 2022 Ultimate RWD in May this year, the tyres were all crap so I went to CrossClimate 2s on all 4 wheels. I can’t tell you what it was doing beforehand but I get 3.7mi/kWh around town and 3.2mi/kWh on the motorway now. I have a fairly heavy right foot, but at 100% charge it shows 270ish miles but mine is an early 72kWh battery so bear that in mind.”
Tests 71 · 3 tests Owners 89 · 28 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2017 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (snow handling)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 3 tests | 99 | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 89 | 92 |
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 99.1 + 40% × 88.5 = 95
Pilot Alpin 4: 60% × 67.3 + 40% × 92 = 77
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 3 tests | 83 | 78 |
| Reviews found online | 92 | 94 |
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 83.4 + 40% × 91.8 = 87
Pilot Alpin 4: 60% × 78.4 + 40% × 93.6 = 84
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 3 tests | 99 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 83 |
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 98.9 + 40% × 78.4 = 91
Pilot Alpin 4: 60% × 72.3 + 40% × 83 = 77
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests | 65 | ≈ 73 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 87 | 88 |
CrossClimate 2: 40% × 65.1 + 60% × 86.5 = 78
Pilot Alpin 4: 40% × 72.7 (est.) + 60% × 88.3 = 82
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Alpin 4. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 2 tests | 79 | 57 |
| Reviews found online | 83 | ≈ 67 (est.) |
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 82.7 = 80
Pilot Alpin 4: 60% × 56.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 61
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Alpin 4. 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.
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / – tests | 81 | ≈ 74 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 87 | 89 |
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 87 = 83
Pilot Alpin 4: 60% × 74 (est.) + 40% × 88.9 = 80
No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Alpin 4. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 82 | 92 |
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 2 tests | 90 | 66 |
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 88 | 79 |
| Dry | 95 | 77 |
| Wet | 87 | 84 |
| Snow | 91 | 77 |
| Comfort | 78 | 82 |
| Noise | 80 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 80 |
| Handling (owners) | 82 | 92 |
| Efficiency | 90 | 66 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
CrossClimate 2
Pilot Alpin 4
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.
| Discipline | Category | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 95% #7/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #4/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | 99% #3/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% #9/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 93% #8/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 92% #9/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 97% #2/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 93% #5/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | 97% #4/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% #3/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 96% #6/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | 96% #9/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #9/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 94% #9/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | 86% #8/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 55% #12/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | 54% #11/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/6 2026 Wybór Kierowców Winter Tire Test R17 | #6/11 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The community overwhelmingly praises the Michelin CrossClimate 2 for its exceptional snow, ice, and wet-weather traction, often describing it as an ideal all-weather tire. While many drivers report a quiet, comfortable ride and solid durability, some users note potential downsides including reduced fuel or battery efficiency, road noise on certain surfaces, and premium pricing. A few commenters also point out that the tire may be overkill for regions without significant winter weather.
“I have 60K miles on my 2019 Model X. The General is my 3rd set of tires, replacing the Michelin Cross Climate 2 that was on the car. In 200 miles, here is what I have learned so far with these General G-Max AS-07 Noise = The General is FAR superior than the Michelin Cross Climate. Matter of fact, the General is very close to the OEM Conti in this area Range = The General is running around 5% more in terms of efficiency (or lack of) compare to the OEM Conti and worn Michelin, but 5-10% more than my Michelin NEW. I only started getting the efficiency on the Michelin when the inside turned bald. Comfort = The ride is on par with the Michelin and OEM Conti, none really rode that great to begin with. Michelin was probably the best, the General is probably the worst but it isn't anything terrible. Performance = Sorry it is a Model X and it is my daily driver. I don't drive it hard enough to have any thoughts on it. Price = The General is less than $800 after rebate, Michelin and Conti are probably over $1500 at this point.”
“We downsized from 21” stock on GTline to 20” rims and put on the CC2s—can’t stand the ugly stock rims and plastic covers. It got so much quieter that we noticed we could turn the radio down from 6 to 4 on the secondary roads, and down from 8 to 5 on the highway. Efficiency improved slightly, possibly due to lighter weight wheels.”
“I live in Vancouver,WA and the CC2 are great for our climate even the light snowfall. I have an SR+, so they’re the 18” version. I have about 22K miles on them after 2 years and have averaged 240Wh/mi since installation, and I don’t drive conservatively. They did increase power usage by about 15-20Wh/mi. I’ve also been lazy and haven’t rotated them and they still are wearing very well. Got about 8/32nd up front and 6/32 in rear. Much better than the stock tires that were almost worn out at 22K. Note that places like Costco will not install these on your Tesla because they don’t meet the factory speed rating. It’s a CYA thing.”
Based on 762 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 | B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 92 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | — |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 640 B A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 — better efficiency, noise and dry. Pick the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 if handling and comfort matter most to you.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 90 vs 66 on efficiency.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 80 vs 61 on noise.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 95 vs 77 on dry.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 91 vs 77 on snow.
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Michelin CrossClimate 2, 87 vs 84 on our wet score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 95 vs 77 on our dry score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 91 vs 77 on our snow score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 80 vs 61 on our noise score.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4, 82 vs 78 on our comfort score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 83 vs 80 on our treadwear score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 90 vs 66 on our efficiency score.
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
