Michelin CrossClimate 2 VS Michelin CrossClimate+

Dry BrakingMichelin CrossClimate 2: 34.15 MMichelin CrossClimate Plus: 35.96 M
Dry HandlingMichelin CrossClimate 2: 80.43 sMichelin CrossClimate Plus: 82.17 s
Wet BrakingMichelin CrossClimate 2: 29.2 MMichelin CrossClimate Plus: 30.63 M
Wet HandlingMichelin CrossClimate 2: 49 sMichelin CrossClimate Plus: 49.03 s
Snow HandlingMichelin CrossClimate 2: 91.3 sMichelin CrossClimate Plus: 94 s
Fuel ConsumptionMichelin CrossClimate 2: 5.55 l/100kmMichelin CrossClimate Plus: 5.66 l/100km
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has finally been launched in Europe, and Tyre Reviews has the exclusive first test comparing the new Michelin CrossClimate 2 to the outgoing Michelin CrossClimate+.

In this test we look at the improvements made in dry grip, including dry braking which was already very impressive, the step forward in wet grip and aquaplaning resistance, the huge improvement in rolling resistance meaning lower fuel consumption / better MPG for your car, and the serious step forward Michelin have made in the snow performance of the new tyre.

Watch the video to see how the new Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Michelin CrossClimate+ in nearly every way!

Dry

Wet

Snow

Environment

Results

1st: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Michelin CrossClimate 2
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking1st34.15 M100%
Dry Handling1st80.43 s100%
Wet Braking1st29.2 M100%
Wet Handling1st49 s100%
Snow Handling1st91.3 s100%
Fuel Consumption1st5.55 l/100km100%
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is a worthy upgrade on the original CrossClimate+. It improves the outgoing tyres grip in nearly all conditions, it makes a significant step forward in the snow, and has significantly lower rolling resistance.

All in all, the CrossClimate 2 is a very impressive all season tyre.

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2nd: Michelin CrossClimate+

Michelin CrossClimate Plus
  • 205/55 R16
  • 3PMSF: no
Test#ResultBestDifference%
Dry Braking2nd35.96 M34.15 M+1.81 M94.97%
Dry Handling2nd82.17 s80.43 s+1.74 s97.88%
Wet Braking2nd30.63 M29.2 M+1.43 M95.33%
Wet Handling2nd49.03 s49 s+0.03 s99.94%
Snow Handling2nd94 s91.3 s+2.7 s97.13%
Fuel Consumption2nd5.66 l/100km5.55 l/100km+0.11 l/100km98.06%
The Michelin CrossClimate+ has been testing well since 2017, rarely finishing out of the top five, even in 2020. The replacement Michelin CrossClimate 2 was launched in September 2021, and improves on the CrossClimate plus in the dry, wet, snow and rolling resistance.

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