Tests 68 · 14 tests Owners 73 · 590 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)
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Vredestein Quatrac Pro vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 — 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 14 + 33 road tests and 590 + 21,726 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate 2 is ahead, 87–70
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Tests 87 · 33 tests Owners 87 · 21,726 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 35 in 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout (dry braking)
“CrossClimate2 in. Alenza Run Flats out. Swapped the Alenza run flats for CrossClimate2 all-weather tires. Sharper handling. Better ride comfort. Very quiet after an initial break-in period. Just make sure the tire pressure is as recommended on the door sill sticker, shop techs don’t always check. I’m an early adopter of CC2 tires, been using them on my old Jeep since 2022, super durable and perfect for inclement weather, still had some tread remaining at the 60k-mile warranty mark.”
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, Quatrac Pro won 0 and CrossClimate 2 won 9 (average 87% vs 100% of the best).
- In 9 tests that measured wet braking for both, Quatrac Pro won 8 and CrossClimate 2 won 1 (average 96% vs 88% of the best).
- In 8 tests that measured dry handling for both, Quatrac Pro won 4 and CrossClimate 2 won 3 (average 97% vs 95% of the best).
- In 8 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Quatrac Pro won 0 and CrossClimate 2 won 8 (average 84% vs 94% of the best).
- In 8 tests that measured wet handling for both, Quatrac Pro won 6 and CrossClimate 2 won 1 (average 97% vs 91% of the best).
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73
Dry
CrossClimate 2 +2295Why this score
Source Quatrac Pro CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 31 tests 73 99 Reviews found online 74 88 Dry Braking (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 0–9 87% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 4–3 97% 95% Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 95% 85% Dry (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 93% 100% Dry Moose Test (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 90% 100% Dry Subj. Steering Response (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 80% 70% Quatrac Pro: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 74.2 = 73
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 99.2 + 40% × 88.3 = 95
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84
Wet
CrossClimate 2 +387Why this score
Source Quatrac Pro CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 31 tests 85 83 Reviews found online 81 92 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–4 76% 88% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 0–8 84% 94% Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 95% 73% Wet (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 89% 81% Wet Lateral Stability (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 70% 60% Wet Braking (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 8–1 96% 88% Wet Circle (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 99% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 6–1 97% 91% Quatrac Pro: 60% × 85.2 + 40% × 81 = 84
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 83.1 + 40% × 91.7 = 87
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54
Snow
CrossClimate 2 +3690Why this score
Source Quatrac Pro CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 27 tests 48 99 Reviews found online 65 78 Snow Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 1–6 84% 97% Snow Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 84% 91% Snow Handling (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 0–8 92% 100% Snow Slalom (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 89% 99% Snow Traction (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 1–6 88% 100% Snow (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 72% 100% Snow Lateral Stability (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 60% 80% Quatrac Pro: 60% × 47.6 + 40% × 64.7 = 54
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 98.6 + 40% × 78.2 = 90
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75
Comfort
CrossClimate 2 +479Why this score
Source Quatrac Pro CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 73 67 Reviews found online 77 86 Quatrac Pro: 40% × 72.6 + 60% × 76.9 = 75
CrossClimate 2: 40% × 67.2 + 60% × 86.1 = 79
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72
Noise
CrossClimate 2 +779Why this score
Source Quatrac Pro CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 20 tests 75 77 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) 83 Interior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 78% 67% Noise (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 4–2 99% 98% Exterior Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 79% 85% Quatrac Pro: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 72
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 77.2 + 40% × 82.7 = 79
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.
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60
Treadwear
CrossClimate 2 +2484Why this score
Source Quatrac Pro CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 7 tests 56 81 Reviews found online 67 88 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 64% 74% Quatrac Pro: 60% × 55.8 + 40% × 67.1 = 60
CrossClimate 2: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 88 = 84
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73
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate 2 +982Why this score
Source Quatrac Pro CrossClimate 2 Reviews found online 73 82 -
49
Efficiency
CrossClimate 2 +4190Why this score
Source Quatrac Pro CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 23 tests 49 90 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 0–8 81% 100%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Quatrac Pro | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
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| Relative Score | 70 | 87 |
| Dry | 73 | 95 |
| Wet | 84 | 87 |
| Snow | 54 | 90 |
| Comfort | 75 | 79 |
| Noise | 72 | 79 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 84 |
| Handling (owners) | 73 | 82 |
| Efficiency | 49 | 90 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Quatrac Pro
87
/ 100
CrossClimate 2
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, Vredestein Quatrac Pro finished ahead 2 times and Michelin CrossClimate 2 8 times.
| Discipline | Category | Quatrac Pro | CrossClimate 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | Dry | 93% | 100% | −6.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17 |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 87% | 100% | −12.7 | 0–9 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% | 95% | +1.2 | 4–3 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 95% | 85% | +10.0 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17 |
| Dry Moose Test | Dry | 90% | 100% | −10.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17 |
| Dry Subj. Steering Response | Dry | 80% | 70% | +10.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 76% | 88% | −11.7 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 84% | 94% | −9.7 | 0–8 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet | Wet | 89% | 81% | +7.6 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% | 88% | +8.3 | 8–1 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 99% | 96% | +2.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% | 91% | +5.2 | 6–1 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 95% | 73% | +22.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17 |
| Wet Lateral Stability | Wet | 70% | 60% | +10.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 91% #7/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | 93% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | – | Different tests |
| Snow | Snow | 72% | 100% | −28.2 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 84% | 97% | −13.4 | 1–6 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Snow Circle | Snow | 84% | 91% | −7.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 92% | 100% | −8.2 | 0–8 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Snow Lateral Stability | Snow | 60% | 80% | −20.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17 |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 89% | 99% | −9.9 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 88% | 100% | −11.5 | 1–6 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 80% #2/6 · 2022 Gute Fahrt All-Season Tire Test R18 | 95% #4/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 79% | 85% | −6.1 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17 |
| Interior Noise | Noise | 78% | 67% | +11.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 98% | +0.2 | 4–2 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 64% | 74% | −10.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% | 100% | −18.3 | 0–8 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 | 77% | 63% | +14.7 | 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #15/16 | #10/16 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 54% | 47% | +7.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #9/11 | #2/11 | – | 2–8 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 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
Tire B 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
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin CrossClimate 2
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.
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.”
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.”
r/TyreReviews
·35 upvotes ·2026-01-18
“Michelin CrossClimate 2 after 31.000 kilometers I have those Michelin CrossClimate 2 (EU version, made in Spain) for 26 months now and 31.000 kilometers on a heavy Mercedes EQE, the rears are still good but the front tyres are starting to give up on the shoulders. Usual tyre pressure is 2.8 bars, there is still some good tread left on the middle of the tyre. Steering feeling on the snow is also not as good as it used to be. Overall very happy with those tyres, I’ll have to decide between the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the CrossClimate 3 Sport (sadly the 3 isn’t available in 255/45 R19) to replace them this year. We have the Pirelli Scorpion SF3 on our second car. Given the car and my usage, I give priority to snow braking, rolling resistance, silence and longevity. I lost a bit of range, comfort and steering engagement when I swapped the factory Bridgestone Turanza T005 for the CrossClimate 2, but in general nothing to call-out.”
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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Quatrac Pro | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 97 | 92 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| 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 | 51 | 51 |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
87
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 — better efficiency, snow and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 90 vs 49 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 90 vs 54 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 84 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate 2 scores 95 vs 73 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet braking
Vredestein Quatrac Pro won 8 of 9 shared wet braking tests.
Tire A · Vredestein Quatrac Pro
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Quatrac Pro or CrossClimate 2?
Which is better in the wet, Quatrac Pro or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 87 vs 84 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Quatrac Pro or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 95 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Quatrac Pro or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 90 vs 54 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Quatrac Pro or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 79 vs 72 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Quatrac Pro or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 79 vs 75 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Quatrac Pro or CrossClimate 2?
Michelin CrossClimate 2, 84 vs 60 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Quatrac Pro or CrossClimate 2?
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