Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 33 + 23 road tests and 21,761 + 35 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: CrossClimate 2 87, Pilot Alpin 5 88.
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Tests 87 · 33 tests Owners 87 · 21,761 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 35 in 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout (dry braking)
“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.”
Tests 91 · 23 tests Owners 85 · 35 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 31 in 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 17 tests | 99 | 91 |
| Reviews found online | 88 | 86 |
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 99.2 + 40% × 88.4 = 95
Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 90.6 + 40% × 86.4 = 89
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 23 tests | 83 | 95 |
| Reviews found online | 92 | 89 |
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 91.8 = 87
Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 95.4 + 40% × 88.8 = 93
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 22 tests | 99 | 93 |
| Reviews found online | 79 | 80 |
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 98.5 + 40% × 78.8 = 91
Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 93.5 + 40% × 79.6 = 88
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 6 tests | 67 | 93 |
| Reviews found online | 86 | 80 |
CrossClimate 2: 40% × 67 + 60% × 86.1 = 78
Pilot Alpin 5: 40% × 93.3 + 60% × 79.5 = 85
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 17 tests | 77 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 83 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 76.9 + 40% × 82.6 = 79
Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 94.3 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 83
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Alpin 5. 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.
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 6 tests | 81 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 88 | 85 |
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 88 = 84
Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 84.8 = 85
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 82 | 88 |
| Source | CrossClimate 2 | Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 17 tests | 90 | 72 |
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 87 | 88 |
| Dry | 95 | 89 |
| Wet | 87 | 93 |
| Snow | 91 | 88 |
| Comfort | 78 | 85 |
| Noise | 79 | 83 |
| Treadwear | 84 | 85 |
| Handling (owners) | 82 | 88 |
| Efficiency | 90 | 72 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
CrossClimate 2
Pilot Alpin 5
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 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 99% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #4/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | 99% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 90% #9/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 86% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% #9/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 97% #9/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 92% #9/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 92% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 94% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 99% #5/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 95% #5/5 · 2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report | 97% #4/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 93% #5/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | 99% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 83% #8/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 100% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 93% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 93% #8/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% #3/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 99% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #1/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | 100% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 100% #1/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 50% #2/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 100% #1/9 · 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 96% #5/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 99% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 95% #4/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 96% #6/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #9/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 99% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 100% #2/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 95% #4/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 98% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 93% #5/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | 92% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild 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 | 72% #9/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #3/15 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | #16/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 47% #14/15 · 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | 56% #18/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/6 2026 Wybór Kierowców Winter Tire Test R17 | #1/20 2026 Auto Bild 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
Most posters praise the CrossClimate 2 for strong snow, wet and hydroplaning grip, a quiet ride after break-in, and good tread life. Those who criticise it cite a small to moderate MPG or range loss, noise or a harsh ride for some owners, mixed wear reports, and a high price. A vocal minority calls it overhyped or unnecessary where snow is rare, and says rivals such as the Nokian WRG5 or Michelin Defender 2 suit some drivers better.
“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.”
“Michelin CrossClimate2 efficiency surprisingly good! Just put in a new set of Michelin CrossClimate2s to go along with a move from LA to New England. I was a bit worried about the mileage/range hit but figured the safety in the winter outweighed it. I'm pleasantly surprised! On an all-highway trip from Boston to New Jersey, gas MPG was a steady 42 mpgs and I got about 45 miles on the battery, although I drive like a grandma at the posted speed limits so I think I was close to 44 mpg/45 EV miles on the old OEM tires. Around town in suburbia in good weather I'm still running between 4.0-5.0 miles/kWh. I estimate, at worst, a 5% drop in efficiency. Pretty good considering the Michelins feel so much stickier!”
“I have the 235 that is a little higher load rating (105 vs 103 stock and 99 for 225). I'm probably getting about a 10% range reduction, but worth it to me for the improved handling and lower braking distance. I work from home and I charge to 90% about once a week unless taking a longer drive. If I did a lot of longer trips it might be an issue, but I am very happy with these tires.”
Based on 765 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 | B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 92 | 81 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 16″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 640 B A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 37 | 37 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Too close to call: Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 are within 2 points overall. Michelin CrossClimate 2 is stronger on efficiency, dry and snow. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is stronger on comfort, wet and handling.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 90 vs 72 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 85 vs 78 on comfort.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 95 vs 89 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 93 vs 87 on wet.
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 93 vs 87 on our wet score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 95 vs 89 on our dry score.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 91 vs 88 on our snow score.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 83 vs 79 on our noise score.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 85 vs 78 on our comfort score.
Neither, by our numbers: 84 vs 85 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 90 vs 72 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
