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Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ — 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 32 + 14 road tests and 21,600 + 845 owner reviews. How we score

CrossClimate 2 is ahead, 87–71

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Michelin CrossClimate 2
Tire AMichelin

CrossClimate 2

All Season

± 4

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)

“Installed CrossClimate2 Switched out the OEM tires with a set of CrossClimate on my '23 Grand Cherokee. Loving the increased grip and slightly more aggressive look of these tires. Noise levels did increase a bit for the first few hundred miles but has now improved. There was about a 2 - 3mpg drop after installation. Not sure if it's really the tires or use of Winter gas and drop of temperature right around the same time I got these tires. Overall fully satisfied and would definitely purchase again!”

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
Tire BVredestein

Quatrac Pro+

All Season

± 7

Tests 69 · 14 tests Owners 73 · 845 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)

“2024 Prius XLE w/17in. wheel and tire downsize. I recently swapped out the 19in OEM wheels and tires for 225/55r17 Verdestien Quatrac Pro+ mounted on Borbet Type W wheels (anthracite). I don't have a ton of mileage on them, but so far, I'm pretty happy with the results. Read more”

Category by category

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

Key facts

  • In 8 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, CrossClimate 2 won 7 and Quatrac Pro+ won 1 (average 96% vs 91% of the best).
  • In 8 tests that measured wet handling for both, CrossClimate 2 won 1 and Quatrac Pro+ won 6 (average 97% vs 98% of the best).
  • In 8 tests that measured snow handling for both, CrossClimate 2 won 8 and Quatrac Pro+ won 0 (average 99% vs 95% of the best).
  • In 8 tests that measured snow traction for both, CrossClimate 2 won 7 and Quatrac Pro+ won 1 (average 99% vs 91% of the best).
  • In 7 tests that measured dry braking for both, CrossClimate 2 won 6 and Quatrac Pro+ won 1 (average 98% vs 91% of the best).
  1. 95

    Dry

    CrossClimate 2 +28
    67
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 13 tests9962
    Reviews found online8976
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 6–198%91%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 4–199%99%
    Dry (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–096%92%

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 99.1 + 40% × 88.5 = 95

    Quatrac Pro+: 60% × 61.6 + 40% × 76.3 = 67

  2. 87

    Wet

    CrossClimate 2 +6
    81
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 13 tests8380
    Reviews found online9281
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 4–190%85%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 7–196%91%
    Wet (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–093%92%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 1–691%94%
    Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–195%97%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–297%98%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 1–697%98%

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 83.4 + 40% × 91.8 = 87

    Quatrac Pro+: 60% × 80.5 + 40% × 81.2 = 81

  3. 91

    Snow

    CrossClimate 2 +24
    67
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 13 tests9965
    Reviews found online7869
    Ice Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–096%86%
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 6–198%94%
    Snow Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%85%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 8–099%95%
    Snow Slalom (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0100%89%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 7–199%91%
    Snow (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%90%

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 98.9 + 40% × 78.4 = 91

    Quatrac Pro+: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 68.7 = 67

  4. 78

    Comfort

    CrossClimate 2 +9
    69
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests6566
    Reviews found online8772
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–184%72%

    CrossClimate 2: 40% × 65.1 + 60% × 86.5 = 78

    Quatrac Pro+: 40% × 66 + 60% × 71.8 = 69

  5. 80

    Noise

    CrossClimate 2 +3
    77
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 10 tests7984
    Reviews found online83≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 3–498%98%
    Exterior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%97%

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 82.7 = 80

    Quatrac Pro+: 60% × 83.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 77

    No owner ratings of noise for Quatrac Pro+. 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.

  6. 83

    Treadwear

    CrossClimate 2 +19
    64
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests8164
    Reviews found online8763
    Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–096%65%
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–070%68%

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 87 = 83

    Quatrac Pro+: 60% × 63.9 + 40% × 63 = 64

  7. 82

    Handling (owners)

    CrossClimate 2 +6
    76
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Reviews found online8276
  8. 90

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate 2 +38
    52
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 10 tests9052
    Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–098%95%
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 6–196%86%
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
Relative Score 87 71
Dry 95 67
Wet 87 81
Snow 91 67
Comfort 78 69
Noise 80 77
Treadwear 83 64
Handling (owners) 82 76
Efficiency 90 52

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CrossClimate 2

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Quatrac Pro+

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.

In the overall rankings of 11 tests that ran both, Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 11 times and Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+ΔHead-to-head
Dry Dry 96% 92% +4.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Al Volante All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
Dry Braking Dry 98% 91% +6.8 6–1 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Dry Handling Dry 99% 99% +0.1 4–1 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 90% 85% +5.1 4–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 96% 91% +4.5 7–1 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Wet Wet 93% 92% +1.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Al Volante All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
Wet Braking Wet 91% 94% −2.8 1–6 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Wet Braking (concrete) Wet 95% 97% −1.9 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Wet Circle Wet 97% 98% −1.5 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Wet Handling Wet 97% 98% −1.3 1–6 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Ice Braking Snow 96% 86% +9.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Snow Snow 100% 90% +10.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Al Volante All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
Snow Braking Snow 98% 94% +4.1 6–1 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Snow Circle Snow 100% 85% +15.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Snow Handling Snow 99% 95% +4.7 8–0 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Snow Slalom Snow 100% 89% +11.4 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Snow Traction Snow 99% 91% +7.7 7–1 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 84% 72% +12.8 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Exterior Noise Noise 100% 97% +2.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Al Volante All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
Noise Noise 98% 98% +0.2 3–4 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Abrasion Treadwear 96% 65% +30.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Wear Treadwear 70% 68% +1.5 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 98% 95% +3.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 96% 86% +10.4 6–1 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Value Cost 47% 55% −8.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #2/6 #5/6 – 11–0 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2026 Wybór Kierowców Winter Tire Test R17 · 215/55R17

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 Quatrac Pro+

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and confidence in wet and rainy conditions
  • Low road noise and quiet operation
  • Improved ride comfort and smooth handling compared to stock or run-flat tires

Cons

  • Slightly unprecise or squishy steering feel/feedback reported on sportier vehicle setups
  • Occasional reports of accelerated tread wear or early degradation under aggressive driving
  • Minor decrease in fuel economy noted by some users transitioning from dedicated summer tires
All owner themes in the Quatrac Pro+ 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.

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.”
r/crv ·53 upvotes ·2023-06-23

“Review of Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires. I recently purchased Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires for my wife’s 2018 CRV EX-L FWD and I have to say they are pretty stellar. Thus far we have put at least 2000 miles on them to include a 14 hour road trip. Excellent traction on wet roads and far superior to the Goodyear Assurance we had before. We have driven through a couple significant downpours and these tires have confidence on wet roads. As for the alleged noise complaints, I think they’re very quiet compared to the old tires. Rolling resistance/ MPG; no changes and I would have happily sacrificed a couple MPG for good traction in FWD vehicle. As for snow, I can’t say and we live in Texas anyway. Price; I spent about $1000 total for four tires and installs at Costco. That was with tax. Overall, I highly recommend these tires thus far.”
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

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ is largely positive, with owners frequently praising its quiet ride, comfort, wet traction, and reasonable pricing compared to premium competitors. While appreciated as a capable 3PMSF-rated all-weather tire, drivers note it leans more toward wet and dry road refinement than deep snow capability, with a few isolated concerns regarding shoulder chunking and bead air retention.

clublexus.com

“Quote: Originally Posted by mikes34243 I have a 2024 base with Michelin tires that’s very quiet. We just bought a 25 base and it came with Bridgestones and the highway noise from the door seals and tires is averaging 80dbs at 78 mph. Dealer said it is normal!!! I agree with previous comment; I wouldn’t have bought a new 25 if I had known. I bought a 2025 ES350 UL that came Brigestone Turanzas and took them off within a week or so. They were noisy a rough riding. - I put on a set of Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ and it was like a different car. Smooth Riding and quiet as can be.”
r/prius ·208 upvotes ·2026-06-27

“2024 Prius XLE w/17in. wheel and tire downsize. I recently swapped out the 19in OEM wheels and tires for 225/55r17 Verdestien Quatrac Pro+ mounted on Borbet Type W wheels (anthracite). I don't have a ton of mileage on them, but so far, I'm pretty happy with the results. Read more”
r/cedarrapids ·2 upvotes ·2026-09-20

“I'm a big fan of the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+. Great all weather tire. High marks in dry, wet and snow grip (has a 3 peak mountain and snowflake (3PMSF) symbol meeting a level of snow traction of a winter / snow tire). Consumer Reports rates it as a 4 out of 5 for everything but Wet Braking, where it gets a 3/5.”
Top themes
#low road noise#smooth ride comfort#wet weather traction#winter snow performance#competitive pricing value#all-weather tire comparison#EV fitment and efficiency

Based on 60 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 B · Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available92103
Rim diameters15″ – 21″17″ – 22″
Tread depth9 - 10/32″—
UTQG640 B A—
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Sizes in common5151

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+

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

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 90 vs 52 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 95 vs 67 on dry.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 91 vs 67 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 83 vs 64 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet braking

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ won 6 of 7 shared wet braking tests.

Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate 2
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CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro+?

Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro+?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 87 vs 81 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro+?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 95 vs 67 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro+?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 91 vs 67 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro+?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 80 vs 77 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro+?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 78 vs 69 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro+?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 83 vs 64 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro+?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 90 vs 52 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