Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 44
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 173
In the 11 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 10 times and the AllSeasonContact once. The AllSeasonContact stopped 1.9% shorter in the wet; the CrossClimate 2 stopped 10% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 for mixed climates with regular snow/ice and for drivers prioritizing the shortest dry stops and quiet comfort. Choose Continental AllSeasonContact for wetter, milder regions where wet braking and aquaplaning safety matter most and you want a lower purchase price.
Where the AllSeasonContact is stronger
- Best-in-test consistency in wet: frequent wins in wet braking, wet handling and wet circle
- Strong aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved), boosting confidence in heavy rain
- Lower purchase price and solid value metrics in multiple tests
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Class-leading dry braking across all shared tests
- Outstanding snow performance (traction, handling, slalom) rivaling winter tyres
- Quieter ride with consistently lower external noise readings
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
AllSeasonContact vs CrossClimate 2 at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact | Gap | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Shared tests won11 shared tests | 1 | 10 | |
| Dry19 measurements | 2 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 10% shorter in the dry (11 tests) | 17 |
| Wet42 measurements | 31 | The AllSeasonContact stopped 1.9% shorter in the wet (11 tests) | 11 |
| Snow32 measurements | 5 | The CrossClimate 2 was 11.3% quicker in the snow traction test (3 tests) | 25 |
| Comfort10 measurements | 1 | The CrossClimate 2 was 1.2 dB quieter (8 tests) | 8 |
| Value12 measurements | 4 | The CrossClimate 2 had 2.2% lower rolling resistance (8 tests) | 8 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.7/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 0.8 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating44 and 173 reviews | 82% | The AllSeasonContact by 2 points | 80% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The AllSeasonContact by 7 points | 73% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 6 of 6 | +8.3% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 108 | 73 sizes made in both | 116 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 11 tests, 2021 to 2024
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | AllSeasonContact | Field | CrossClimate 2 |
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| 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 12 | P1 of 12 | |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | P7 of 11 | P2 of 11 | |
| 2023 TUV Report All Season Test | P3 of 4 | P2 of 4 | |
| 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 7 | P1 of 7 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P13 of 15 | P9 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P8 of 35 | P3 of 35 | |
| 2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 16 | P7 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P10 of 32 | P1 of 32 | |
| 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 10 | P2 of 10 |
Performance profile
19 measurements from the 11 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact
CrossClimate 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact
CrossClimate 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
AllSeasonContact
CrossClimate 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 82% from 44 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 42.95 | 10% | 38.62 | 0-11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 62.36 | 0.2% | 62.55 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 98.63 | 1% | 99.65 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 42.82 | 1.9% | 43.73 | 9-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 30.58 | 1.2% | 30.95 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74.49 | 0.2% | 74.83 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.35 | 2.2% | 70.78 | 5-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.33 | 5.8% | 6.94 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.99 | 2.5% | 14.37 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 82.43 | 1.9% | 83.98 | 4-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.51 | 3.7% | 15.41 | 5-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 25.25 | 1.8% | 24.74 | 3-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.68 | 11.3% | 5 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3,116 | 5.4% | 3,270 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 102.3 | 2.3% | 99.65 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51.07 | 1.2% | 51.72 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 29.41 | 1.5% | 28.98 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.43 | 4.7% | 3.59 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4.16 | 4.8% | 4.35 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.36 | 1.2 dB | 71.19 | 0-8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7,518 | 5.3% | 7,942 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 42,273 | 0.4% | 42,124 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.6 | 2.2% | 7.43 | 2-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.32 | 6.2% | 5.67 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 21.4 | 33.2% | 14.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact scores 8.7 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 50 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 87 | Wet | 75 | ||
| 28 | Comfort | 82 | ||
| 72 | Value | 84 | ||
| 76 | Snow | 94 | ||
| 40 | Ice | 47 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| AllSeasonContact | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 8.2 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.6 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 8.1 | Road Feedback | 7.6 | ||
| 8.3 | Handling | 7.5 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 8.5 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 7.8 | Ice Grip | 7.5 | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 82% from 44 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental AllSeasonContact
- 82%from 44 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 757,711 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact well overall, with most highlighting strong wet grip and confident snow traction as its key strengths. A sizeable minority also note it is quieter than expected for an all-season tyre, with decent comfort and dry grip for everyday driving. The main mixed area is tread life: many report long mileage, but around one in six owners feel wear can be disappointing in hotter conditions. A small number also report punctures, though this is far from a majority view.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring wet-road confidence
- Excellent traction on snow
- Low road noise for an all-season tyre
- Good dry grip for normal road driving
- Tread life can be mediocre for some drivers
- Puncture resistance reported as poor by a small minority
- Dry braking feels inconsistent to some
Summarised by AI from 39 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 44 AllSeasonContact reviewsOverall very happy with the performance and the grip especially in wet and winter conditions. In the summer when temperatures are quite high, the tyres seem to feel like a cheaper B-brand all season tyre with mushy performance especially when cornering at higher speeds. Unfortunately I've had one puncture on the rear, which could have been due to bad road conditions in the south of France but I still find it quiet strange to have the tyre so damaged after off-roading on little dusty roads, my GT Radial and Bridgestone's never had this issue. The tyres seem to have very little wear after 21000 miles, I think they could easily last another 20000 but I'm probably going to replace them by Michelin's next year.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
- 80%from 173 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 2,411,545 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2 highly, most often praising its dependable all-weather grip with standout snow traction and strong dry and wet grip for an all-season tyre. Comfort is commonly reported as very good and a sizeable minority also find it quiet, though road noise is a recurring talking point with roughly one in eight owners complaining it can hum or rumble. The main consistent drawback is efficiency: around one in seven owners report noticeably worse fuel economy/EV range (rolling resistance). A smaller but meaningful group also criticise wet handling confidence, particularly when pushed, even though straight-line wet grip and aquaplaning resistance tend to be viewed positively.
- Excellent snow traction and winter security
- Strong dry grip and traction
- Confident wet grip in everyday driving
- Good ride comfort over longer distances
- Noticeable hit to fuel economy/EV range (higher rolling resistance)
- Wet handling can feel nervous or lack confidence when cornering/braking
- Can be louder than expected on certain surfaces or at speed
Summarised by AI from 153 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 173 CrossClimate 2 reviewsAfter 2 hot summers the tires are dangerous on wet and cold,
That was actually very much appreciated since i drive them on a GR Yaris mostly on the weekends in the night on snowfall but normal use would be very very dangerous.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 108 sizes of the AllSeasonContact and 116 of the CrossClimate 2, 73 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 108 sizes, 13 to 20 inch | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 73 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16and 61 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | B81%C19% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B59%C32%A8%D1%E1% | C55%B33%D11%A1% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B100% | 69-73 dB B78%A22% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 191 of 191 | 176 of 176 |
| On the market since | 2017 | 2020 |
| Replaced | - | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) |
| Replaced by | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
| Awards | - | Winner: Best All-Season Tyres (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2023) Winner: All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) Winner: All-Season Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tyre in 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 8.3% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits two benchmark all-season touring tyres against each other: Continental's AllSeasonContact and Michelin's CrossClimate 2. Across 11 shared tests from 2021-2024, both target year-round safety with low running costs, but they prioritise different strengths.
The Michelin consistently dominates dry braking and snow capability, collecting 10 overall test wins to Continental's 1. Continental counters with class-leading wet grip and aquaplaning stability at a lower price point. For drivers, the choice comes down to whether you value Michelin's winter-like bite and dry stopping security, or Continental's wet-road confidence and better value.
Conclusion
The data show a clear pattern: Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the performance leader overall, especially where it matters for emergency stops in the dry (11/11 wins) and in wintry conditions (wins in snow traction, handling, and slalom). It also runs quieter and often matches or beats Continental on rolling resistance. If you regularly see snow or prize the shortest dry stops and refined comfort, Michelin is the safer, more rounded pick.
Continental AllSeasonContact shines in the rain. It wins the majority of wet braking, wet handling and aquaplaning tests (straight and curved), often by meaningful margins, while undercutting Michelin on price in most sizes. If your climate is predominantly mild and wet, and you value stability in standing water plus lower purchase cost, Continental delivers strong real-world security and value.
Bottom line: Michelin for four-season breadth with a winter bias and top-tier dry stopping; Continental for wet-weather assurance and budget-friendlier ownership.
AllSeasonContact vs CrossClimate 2: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 the better tyre?
In the 11 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 10 times and the AllSeasonContact once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact scores 8.7 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact or the CrossClimate 2?
The AllSeasonContact led 31 of the 42 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.9% shorter in the wet across 11 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 17 of the 19 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10% shorter in the dry across 11 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 25 of the 32 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 11.3% quicker in the snow traction test across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 2 had 2.2% lower rolling resistance (8 tests). Owners rate wear 7.6/10 for the AllSeasonContact and 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The CrossClimate 2 was 1.2 dB quieter (8 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the AllSeasonContact and 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 82% from 44 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. 80% of AllSeasonContact owners would buy it again, against 73% for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tyre in 6 of them, by 8.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The AllSeasonContact is made in 108 sizes (13 to 20 inch) and the CrossClimate 2 in 116 (15 to 22 inch). 73 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the AllSeasonContact is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate 2 B and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The CrossClimate 2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2020, the AllSeasonContact in 2017. The CrossClimate 2 replaced the Michelin CrossClimate+.
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