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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 33 + 14 road tests and 21,762 + 865 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 · 33 tests Owners 87 · 21,762 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 35 in 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout (dry braking)

“On a 2015 Highlander Hybrid, the CC2 is excellent anti-hydroplaning, wonderful snow and ice handling, both moving and stopping. I am a rideshare driver averaging 200 or so miles per day. The tires are only just now a bit noisier at 78,000 miles. Wear is down to 3/32 and went through a wild, heavy rain storm today with no lack of confidence whatsoever. Only downside is that >80 degrees F and gas mileage goes down by 2 mpg. Love the tires so much that I feel the slight loss during summer is still worth it.”

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
Tire BVredestein

Quatrac Pro+

All Season

± 7

Tests 69 · 14 tests Owners 73 · 865 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) · 31 / 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% × 99.2 + 40% × 88.5 = 95

    Quatrac Pro+: 60% × 61.6 + 40% × 75.9 = 67

  2. 87

    Wet

    CrossClimate 2 +6
    81
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 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% × 83.2 + 40% × 91.9 = 87

    Quatrac Pro+: 60% × 80.2 + 40% × 81.1 = 81

  3. 91

    Snow

    CrossClimate 2 +25
    66
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 13 tests9964
    Reviews found online7969
    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% × 98.5 + 40% × 78.8 = 91

    Quatrac Pro+: 60% × 64.4 + 40% × 68.5 = 66

  4. 78

    Comfort

    CrossClimate 2 +9
    69
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 4 tests6766
    Reviews found online8671
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–184%72%

    CrossClimate 2: 40% × 67 + 60% × 86.1 = 78

    Quatrac Pro+: 40% × 66.1 + 60% × 71.3 = 69

  5. 79

    Noise

    CrossClimate 2 +3
    76
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 10 tests7782
    Reviews found online83≈ 66 (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% × 76.9 + 40% × 82.6 = 79

    Quatrac Pro+: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 76

    No owner ratings of noise for Quatrac Pro+. 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 +20
    64
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests8165
    Reviews found online8863
    Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–096%65%
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–070%68%

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

    Quatrac Pro+: 60% × 64.9 + 40% × 63.2 = 64

  7. 82

    Handling (owners)

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

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate 2 +37
    53
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 10 tests9053
    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 66
Comfort 78 69
Noise 79 76
Treadwear 84 64
Handling (owners) 82 76
Efficiency 90 53

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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

  • Strong wet-weather grip and confidence, including in heavy rain, standing water and emergency braking
  • Planted, precise handling and good dry grip and cornering, often described as sporty
  • Low road noise and good ride comfort, with several reviewers noting they are as quiet as or quieter than previous tires (including Michelin and budget tires)

Cons

  • Not a substitute for a dedicated winter tire; limited in deep fresh snow and criticized as hopeless in winter by one user who bought them by mistake
  • Some wear and durability concerns, including faster wear when driven sportily, hardening over time, and isolated reports of premature damage
  • Less steering feedback and a soft or squishy on-center feel for some drivers of sporty cars
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

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.

mavericktruckclub.com ·9 upvotes ·2024-08-12

“I replaced the factory Continentals at 9,258 miles at the end of August 2023 with the stock size 225/65R17 Michelin CrossClimate 2's. I waited until the local tire shop had a sale and had these mounted/balanced for under $800. 348 days, 10,004 miles and 4 seasons have passed since then. I spend much of my time around "town" with speed limits under 55 while also having a handful of longer highway drives. These are the closest thing to a "no-compromise" all season tire that I can imagine. They are smooth, quiet and have incredible grip in all weather conditions. Snow, rain, etc. Admittedly, I have not taken my FWD Maverick through any meaningful amount of mud. Maybe there is a tire better suited to this. There are also certainly performance oriented tires that will outperform this tire when it is hot and dry. Last, and certainly not least - there does not seem to be any fuel economy change. I have tracked every tank before and after these tires. Both my best (48.5MPG) and worst (27MPG) full tanks have happened since these were installed. 38.8 overall.”
r/Subaru_Outback ·14 upvotes ·2024-01-17

“My Official review of the Cross Climate 2 tires. I put some new shoes on the Outback after reading some threads on here and decided with my weather here in Missouri the Cross Climate 2s were the best fit. In rain, they are great so no more sliding or hydroplaning what so ever. In snow, they are even more amazing. They grip extremely well. The one downside to them that concerns me, and I didn't think about this when I purchased them, is that fact you can't do a full tire rotation to them like conventional tires as they are directional so you can only do front to back and vise versa. For this reason I am concerned if I will get 60K out of them and avoid the inner/outer wear. Sure you can dismount the tire from the wheel and remount them but I had heard that's bad for them. Overall, they are excellent. If you are concerned about the tire rotation thing, I would say the Michelin Defenders or the Falkan Wildpeaks are probably a better bet. I plan on getting the Falkans next but hopefully that wont be for at least 50K more miles. Read more”
bobistheoilguy.com ·19 upvotes ·2023-03-10

“I have had the Cross Climate 2 tires on my VW All Track now for about a year and thought I would share some findings about them. 1. They are QUIET on the road. Looking at the tread, you might think they are noisy but they are not! Run as quiet as a normal tire. 2. They give excellent traction and handling on dry, wet and snowy roads. This past winter, I had two occasions to drive on roads covered with 6-10" of snow. Excellent traction. 3. They wear very well! After about 12,000 miles, they hardly show any wear. I expect to get about 50,000-60,000 miles out of these tires. 4. They do exact a mileage penalty. I lost about 2 mpg overall since putting on these tires. However, I do not mind that considering the excellent traction I get from them. 5. They tend to pick up stones in the tread, particularly after the great state of Pennsylvania in its wisdom covers the roads before, during and after a snowstorm with gravel. Overall, this tire is a winner. Handling is excellent as is wear and traction. I would recommend this tire to anyone who wants these features and wants to leave a set of tires on their car year around.”
Top themes
#Snow and ice traction#Wet grip, hydroplaning#Road noise levels#Fuel economy, EV range#Tread wear, longevity#High price, value#Overhyped, meme status#Alternatives and comparisons

Based on 765 community posts

Tire B

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+

Positive

Community opinion is largely favorable, with owners praising the Quatrac Pro+ for strong wet grip, a quiet and comfortable ride, and good value. Its 3PMSF rating gives better snow capability than regular all-seasons, though many say it leans toward wet and sporty performance rather than deep snow. Critics and comparison posts note that it trails the best all-weather tires, such as the CrossClimate2, and UHP all-seasons, such as the DWS06+, in braking and handling. A few isolated complaints involve shoulder chunking, air loss and a slow leak.

r/wrx_vb ·2 upvotes ·2025-05-27

“I just put the Vrederstein Quatrac Pro+ on my 24 Mini Countryman S All4, replacing the Pirelli runflats that were good tires, but kinda loud and you could feel every imperfection in the road. I don't have a lot of miles on em yet, but they are definitely quieter and more comfortable. I've noticed that they do like to lose a little bit of air, don't know if it's the tires or the valve stems, or the installer didn't seal the bead on em good enough. Will monitor it and if it keeps up, I'll take em back and have em checked. So far I like them.”
r/LexusES ·1 upvote ·2026-10-22

“I had a different set of tires, but also with the slightest wet roads, slipping all over. This summer I went with Vredestein Quatrac Pro+, traction so far has been great for me in the wet and pretty quiet (61 decibels in the cabin at highway speed).”
r/TeslaModelY ·5 upvotes ·2026-10-05

“23 Model Y LR....just did my first tire change at 41k miles from stock Contis to Vredestein Quatrac Pro+. Better all the way around, no foam. There is not much of a road noise difference, maybe a bit louder going over concrete sections on some highways. I don't buy into the foam theory. Noise comes from tire composition and tread hitting varying surfaces. Every tire will give a different sound and sound level, foam or not.”
Top themes
#Wet grip#Quiet ride#Ride comfort#Snow capability 3PMSF#Value pricing#Tesla/EV use#vs CrossClimate2/DWS06+#PNW rain use

Based on 65 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 53 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 66 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 84 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 66 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro+?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 79 vs 76 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, 84 vs 64 on our treadwear score.

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

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 90 vs 53 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