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Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — 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 33 + 2 road tests and 21,761 + 7 owner reviews. How we score

CrossClimate 2 is ahead, 87–64

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Michelin CrossClimate 2
Tire AMichelin

CrossClimate 2

All Season

± 4

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.”

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Tire BPirelli

Cinturato AllSeason

All Season

± 9

Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 62 · 7 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 95

    Dry

    CrossClimate 2 +35
    60
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 2 tests9962
    Reviews found online8858

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 99.2 + 40% × 88.4 = 95

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 62 + 40% × 57.7 = 60

  2. 87

    Wet

    CrossClimate 2 +16
    71
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 2 tests8372
    Reviews found online9270

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 83.1 + 40% × 91.7 = 87

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 72.3 + 40% × 69.8 = 71

  3. 91

    Snow

    CrossClimate 2 +27
    64
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 2 tests9969
    Reviews found online7956

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 98.6 + 40% × 78.8 = 91

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 56.2 = 64

  4. 78

    Comfort

    CrossClimate 2 +13
    65
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests67≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online8663

    CrossClimate 2: 40% × 67.1 + 60% × 86 = 78

    Cinturato AllSeason: 40% × 67.4 (est.) + 60% × 62.6 = 65

    No road tests of comfort for Cinturato AllSeason. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 79

    Noise

    CrossClimate 2 +13
    66
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 1 tests7766
    Reviews found online83≈ 66 (est.)

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 76.9 + 40% × 82.5 = 79

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 65.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 66

    No owner ratings of noise for Cinturato AllSeason. 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.

  6. 84

    Treadwear

    CrossClimate 2 +22
    62
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests8161
    Reviews found online8863

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 88 = 84

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 61.3 + 40% × 62.5 = 62

  7. 82

    Handling (owners)

    CrossClimate 2 +21
    61
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Cinturato AllSeason
    Reviews found online8261
  8. 90

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate 2 +19
    71
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Cinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 2 tests9071
Scores at a glance
Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Relative Score 87 64
Dry 95 60
Wet 87 71
Snow 91 64
Comfort 78 65
Noise 79 66
Treadwear 84 62
Handling (owners) 82 61
Efficiency 90 71

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CrossClimate 2

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Cinturato AllSeason

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.

DisciplineCategoryCrossClimate 2Cinturato AllSeasonΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 94% #4/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #4/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 98% #7/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 93% #9/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 96% #3/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 92% #9/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 94% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 93% #5/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 97% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 97% #3/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 89% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 100% #1/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 98% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #9/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 99% #7/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 95% #4/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 64% #9/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% #1/5 · 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 93% #5/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #3/15 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test #8/10 2017 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 47% #14/15 · 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test 62% #9/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #2/6 2026 Wybór Kierowców Winter Tire Test R17 #5/8 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – 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 Cinturato AllSeason

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Reliable performance in light snow conditions

Cons

  • Performance degradation in high ambient temperatures (above 25C)
  • Slightly vague steering feedback on dry pavement compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Potential for premature tread wear or structural deformation over time
All owner themes in the Cinturato AllSeason review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Positive

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.

teslamotorsclub.com ·3 upvotes ·2024-04-28

“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.”

r/TeslaModel3 ·2 upvotes ·2025-11-20

“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.”

r/Ioniq5 ·2 upvotes ·2025-07-26

“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.”

Top themes
#Snow and ice traction#Wet handling and hydroplaning#Road noise and comfort#Fuel economy and range#Tread wear and longevity#Premium price point#Directional tread design

Based on 762 community posts

Tire B

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available928
Rim diameters15″ – 21″14″ – 19″
Tread depth9 - 10/32″—
UTQG640 B A—
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Sizes in common66

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 — better dry, snow 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 95 vs 60 on dry.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 91 vs 64 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 84 vs 62 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 82 vs 61 on handling.

Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate 2
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

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CrossClimate 2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate 2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 87 vs 71 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate 2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 95 vs 60 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, CrossClimate 2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 91 vs 64 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, CrossClimate 2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 79 vs 66 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate 2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 78 vs 65 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, CrossClimate 2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 84 vs 62 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate 2 or Cinturato AllSeason?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 90 vs 71 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