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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 21,761 + 591 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 · 21,761 reviews

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

“PSA: Michelin CrossClimate 2 - They make noise. Recently purchased Michelin Cross Climate 2s for my MachE from Costco. I received a fairly decent price (1,000 for 4) vs local competitors (1,400 for 4). I've seen a lot of people say how great they are, and I thought I'd give them a shot. They look nice. They definitely give it a more 'off-road' look. They also come with a 65,000 mile warranty which they said applied to EVs as well, which is nice as well. They feel great driving. I appreciate their excellent traction and feel secure on turns. I haven't been able to test them on snow yet, but they perform well on wet roads. That being said. They definitely make noise. They make a little at lower, city speeds (~35 mph). They also make a really weird noise at highway speeds (~70 mph+). Neither is so loud or annoying that a little radio can't cover up the sound. Overall, I am very pleased with the tire and the price I received. However, be warned, they do make noise. EDIT: I originally posted this is the Ford Mustang MachE forum and forgot to say that I put them on my MachE. The MachE, being an EV, may be why the noise is more noticeable for me versus others. Read more”

Vredestein Quatrac Pro
Tire BVredestein

Quatrac Pro

All Season

± 6

Tests 68 · 14 tests Owners 73 · 591 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2021 Auto Bild All Season 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.

Key facts

  • In 9 tests that measured dry braking for both, CrossClimate 2 won 9 and Quatrac Pro won 0 (average 100% vs 87% of the best).
  • In 9 tests that measured wet braking for both, CrossClimate 2 won 1 and Quatrac Pro won 8 (average 88% vs 96% of the best).
  • In 8 tests that measured dry handling for both, CrossClimate 2 won 3 and Quatrac Pro won 4 (average 95% vs 97% of the best).
  • In 8 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, CrossClimate 2 won 8 and Quatrac Pro won 0 (average 94% vs 84% of the best).
  • In 8 tests that measured wet handling for both, CrossClimate 2 won 1 and Quatrac Pro won 6 (average 91% vs 97% of the best).
  1. 95

    Dry

    CrossClimate 2 +22
    73
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 13 tests9973
    Reviews found online8874
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 9–0100%87%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 3–495%97%
    Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–185%95%
    Dry (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%93%
    Dry Moose Test (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%90%
    Dry Subj. Steering Response (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–170%80%

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 99.2 + 40% × 88.3 = 95

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 74.2 = 73

  2. 87

    Wet

    CrossClimate 2 +3
    84
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 13 tests8385
    Reviews found online9281
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 4–088%76%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 8–094%84%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–273%95%
    Wet (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–181%89%
    Wet Lateral Stability (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–160%70%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 1–888%96%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–296%99%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 1–691%97%

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 83.1 + 40% × 91.8 = 87

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 85.3 + 40% × 81.1 = 84

  3. 91

    Snow

    CrossClimate 2 +36
    55
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 27 / 11 tests9948
    Reviews found online7965
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 6–197%84%
    Snow Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–091%84%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 8–0100%92%
    Snow Slalom (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–099%89%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 6–1100%88%
    Snow (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%72%
    Snow Lateral Stability (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–080%60%

    CrossClimate 2: 60% × 98.6 + 40% × 78.6 = 91

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 47.7 + 40% × 65.1 = 55

  4. 79

    Comfort

    CrossClimate 2 +4
    75
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests6773
    Reviews found online8677

    CrossClimate 2: 40% × 67.1 + 60% × 86.1 = 79

    Quatrac Pro: 40% × 72.6 + 60% × 76.9 = 75

  5. 79

    Noise

    CrossClimate 2 +7
    72
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 10 tests7775
    Reviews found online83≈ 66 (est.)
    Interior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–167%78%
    Noise (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 2–498%99%
    Exterior Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–185%79%

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

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 75 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 72

    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 +23
    61
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 2 tests8156
    Reviews found online8868
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–074%64%

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

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 55.8 + 40% × 68 = 61

  7. 82

    Handling (owners)

    CrossClimate 2 +9
    73
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro
    Reviews found online8273
  8. 90

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate 2 +41
    49
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimate 2Quatrac Pro
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 10 tests9049
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 8–0100%81%
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2Vredestein Quatrac Pro
Relative Score 87 71
Dry 95 73
Wet 87 84
Snow 91 55
Comfort 79 75
Noise 79 72
Treadwear 84 61
Handling (owners) 82 73
Efficiency 90 49

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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 10 tests that ran both, Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 8 times and Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 times.

DisciplineCategoryCrossClimate 2Quatrac ProΔHead-to-head
Dry Dry 100% 93% +6.8 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
Dry Braking Dry 100% 87% +12.7 9–0 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Dry Handling Dry 95% 97% −1.2 3–4 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 85% 95% −10.0 0–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
Dry Moose Test Dry 100% 90% +10.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
Dry Subj. Steering Response Dry 70% 80% −10.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 88% 76% +11.7 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 94% 84% +9.7 8–0 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wet Wet 81% 89% −7.6 0–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
Wet Braking Wet 88% 96% −8.3 1–8 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wet Circle Wet 96% 99% −2.5 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17
Wet Handling Wet 91% 97% −5.2 1–6 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 73% 95% −22.5 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
Wet Lateral Stability Wet 60% 70% −10.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
Snow Snow 100% 72% +28.2 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
Snow Braking Snow 97% 84% +13.4 6–1 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Snow Circle Snow 91% 84% +7.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17
Snow Handling Snow 100% 92% +8.2 8–0 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Snow Lateral Stability Snow 80% 60% +20.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
Snow Slalom Snow 99% 89% +9.9 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Snow Traction Snow 100% 88% +11.5 6–1 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Exterior Noise Noise 85% 79% +6.1 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
Interior Noise Noise 67% 78% −11.1 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
Noise Noise 98% 99% −0.2 2–4 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wear Treadwear 74% 64% +10.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% 81% +18.3 8–0 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 63% 77% −14.7 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #10/16 #15/16 – 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Value Cost 47% 54% −7.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #2/11 #9/11 – 8–2 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18

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 wet weather performance with high resistance to aquaplaning
  • Remarkably low road noise and high ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires
  • Strong and predictable grip in cold, rainy, and mild winter conditions

Cons

  • Reduced fuel economy or slight negative impact on range reported by some users
  • Mixed feedback on durability, with a few drivers experiencing faster-than-expected tread wear or manufacturing defects
  • Subpar performance in heavy snow or packed ice compared to dedicated winter 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

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.

r/ModelY ·4 upvotes ·2026-06-01

“New CrossClimate 2 tires almost stranded my family. Massive efficiency drop on Model Y. Just a heads-up for anyone swapping to Michelin CrossClimate 2s. Put a set on my Model Y about 3 weeks ago from Discount Tire and just did a road trip from Denver to Taos, NM with my wife and two toddlers. We charged up to 90% at the Pueblo Supercharger, and the Tesla app estimated we would arrive in Taos with 15% battery remaining. Well, the new tire efficiency hit is incredibly real. The range dropped so fast that we were tracking to hit 0% and had to make an emergency Type 2 charging stop on the way just to make sure we didn't get stranded with the kids in the car. I’m now seriously thinking about taking advantage of Discount Tire's return policy and going back to the OEM Continental ProContact RX. Has anyone else faced similar problems or massive efficiency drops when switching to the CC2s? Does the range eventually get better after a break-in period, or should I just cut my losses and swap back to the Continentals? I need something reliable for road trips with the family, so I'd love to hear your suggestions and experiences!”
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.”
r/volt ·8 upvotes ·2026-09-18

“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!”
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

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin CrossClimate 2 B · Vredestein Quatrac Pro
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available9297
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, snow and treadwear. 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 49 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 91 vs 55 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 84 vs 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 95 vs 73 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet braking

Vredestein Quatrac Pro won 8 of 9 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 84 on our wet score.

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

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 95 vs 73 on our dry score.

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

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 91 vs 55 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 79 vs 72 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 79 vs 75 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 84 vs 61 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate 2 or Quatrac Pro?

Michelin CrossClimate 2, 90 vs 49 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