Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
Across four shared professional tests, the comparison is unusually close: each tyre takes two overall wins, and both frequently finish near the top of strong fields. Yet the detailed results reveal a clear split in priorities. Michelin consistently dominates dry braking and efficiency, while Continental repeatedly counters with stronger wet handling, wet braking consistency and better value in the longer AutoBild evaluation.
This makes the comparison less about which tyre is universally “better” and more about which compromise suits the driver. For buyers choosing between them, the key question is whether sporty dry-road performance and low rolling resistance matter more than wet-road composure, tread life and cost-per-kilometre value.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been four tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | two | |
| Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport | two |
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport have an equal number of test wins. However, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Excellent wet-weather safety, with repeated wins in wet braking, wet handling and wet circle performance
- Very balanced all-season behaviour across dry, wet and snow conditions
- Better value and wear result in the 2025 AutoBild test, with 48,650 km projected mileage
- Sporty and composed dry handling, including wins in dry handling in the 225/40 R18 tests
- Outstanding dry braking, winning every shared dry braking comparison
- Strong efficiency, with consistently lower rolling resistance than the Continental
- Better aquaplaning resistance in both straight-line and curved aquaplaning tests
- Refined premium feel, with strong comfort, low noise and predictable sporty handling
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped the vehicle in 5.04% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 0.51% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scored 2.63% more points than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stopped the vehicle in 2.82% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 2.75% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 2.55% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport floated at a 2.25% higher speed than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport slipped out at a 2.89% higher speed than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport performed equally well in snow braking tests.
Best In Snow Braking: Both tyres performed equally well
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport had 2.4% better snow traction than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was 0.65% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 provided 0.8% more lateral grip than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Snow Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was 0.25% faster through a slalom than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport scored 1.37% more points than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport performed equally well in subj. noise tests.
Best In Subj. Noise: Both tyres performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 measured 0.05% quieter than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Noise: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Wear
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one wear tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is predicted to cover 4.32% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Wear: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 proved to have a 19.7% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Best In Value: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport had a 11.4% lower rolling resistance than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport lost 18.93% less particle wear matter than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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Real World Driver Reviews
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Driver Reviews
Drivers generally describe the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 as a very capable, confidence-inspiring all-season tyre with standout wet grip, strong cold-weather traction, and reassuring light-snow performance, often paired with good comfort and low noise. Many high-scoring reviews also report stable, predictable behaviour across a wide temperature range and, in some cases, excellent tread life. The most repeated downside is a softer, less precise steering feel (on-centre vagueness/response delay), especially when driven hard in warm, dry conditions. A smaller but notable group also reports faster-than-expected wear on some vehicles/axles.
Based on 50 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport overwhelmingly report that it behaves very close to a dedicated ultra-high-performance summer tyre on dry and wet roads, with strong grip, confident braking, and high-speed stability across a wide range of conditions. Many highlight its low noise, improved comfort versus runflats, and secure, predictable handling, with several noting that it remains quiet and composed even on long motorway journeys. A few users comment that steering feel and sportiness are slightly softer than pure UHP summer tyres, and one reviewer is disappointed with initial wet performance and price/performance. Overall, the tyre is seen as an excellent all-season option with a clear sporty bias and only minor trade-offs versus dedicated summer rubber.
Based on 12 reviews with an average rating of 93%
Conclusion
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2, however, is arguably the more rounded all-weather safety choice. It repeatedly beats the Michelin in wet handling, wet circle grip and most wet braking comparisons, including a 44.9 m versus 47.3 m wet braking result in the 2025 AutoBild test. It also showed better wear and value in the long-format AutoBild assessment, with 48,650 km projected mileage versus 46,550 km for the Michelin and a notably lower cost per 1,000 km.
The practical takeaway is simple: choose the Michelin if you want an all-season tyre that feels closest to a sporty summer tyre in dry braking, efficiency and premium refinement. Choose the Continental if your priority is dependable year-round balance, wet-road control and a stronger value proposition. Neither tyre is weak, but the Michelin is the more dynamic premium choice, while the Continental is the safer, more pragmatic all-rounder.
Key Differences
- Michelin is the clear dry braking leader, winning all four dry braking comparisons, including a sizeable 38.8 m versus 41.5 m advantage in the 2025 AutoBild data.
- Continental is stronger in wet control, winning most wet braking comparisons and both wet handling and wet circle matchups where those categories were tested.
- Michelin has the efficiency advantage, beating the Continental in rolling resistance in both tests with data, including 7.39 kg/t versus 8.35 kg/t in the 2025 AutoBild test.
- Continental offers the better value profile in the 2025 AutoBild test, with longer projected wear life and a lower price per 1,000 km than the Michelin.
- Michelin shows better aquaplaning resistance, winning both straight and curved aquaplaning comparisons in the shared data.
- Snow performance is close and test-dependent: Michelin edges some braking, traction and snow handling metrics, while Continental counters with wins in snow braking, traction and snow circle in the larger 2025 AutoBild test.
Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.
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