Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Minerva All Season Master

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 five tests which compare both tyres directly!

While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Minerva All Season Master purely based on the higher number of test wins, 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

Michelin CrossClimate 2

• Best-in-test consistency on wet braking and aquaplaning resistance
• Confident snow performance (traction, handling, braking)
• Short dry braking with precise, stable steering
• Lower rolling resistance for better fuel economy

Minerva All Season Master

• Very low purchase price
• Competent snow traction and acceptable snow braking for the class
• Generally quiet exterior pass-by noise in some sizes
• Usable dry braking performance at urban speeds

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Minerva All Season Master.

In total the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 128 times and drivers have given the tyre 81% overall.

The Minerva All Season Master has been reviewed times and drivers have given the tyre 0% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Conclusion

Across every shared test, the CrossClimate 2 proves the more rounded, safety-first choice: shorter braking in dry and wet, stronger aquaplaning performance, and superior snow traction and handling. These differences aren't marginal-wet braking gaps of 10-15% and aquaplaning deltas above 20% in places can translate to crucial meters of stopping distance and greater stability in heavy rain.
The Minerva All Season Master offers meaningful savings and can feel acceptable in light-duty use, with decent snow starts and low price. However, its extended wet braking, understeer, and limited aquaplaning reserves make it hard to recommend for varied weather or higher-speed motorway use. If budget allows, choose the Michelin; if cost is the main driver and usage is gentle, urban, and fair-weather, the Minerva can suffice-but it's a compromise.

Key Differences

• Wet braking: Michelin consistently shorter by ~5-15% across sizes
• Aquaplaning: Michelin markedly better (straight-line +13-21%, curved advantage noted)
• Snow capability: Michelin stronger in traction/handling; Minerva only close in snow braking in one test
• Dry braking: Michelin leads by ~7-13% in multiple tests
• Rolling resistance: Michelin lower (≈16-22%), aiding efficiency
• Price: Minerva ~45% cheaper in one test, but with significant performance trade-offs

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 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.

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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.