Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 173
- TR Score
- 9.2/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 18
In the 12 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 11 times and the Cinturato All Season SF2 once. The CrossClimate 2 lasted 22.9% longer in the wear tests; the Cinturato All Season SF2 was 0.5 dB quieter.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick Michelin CrossClimate 2 for regions with real winters, maximum braking security year-round, and long life/efficiency. Choose Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 for milder, wetter climates where wet-road grip, lower noise, and a lower purchase price matter most.
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Best-in-class dry braking across all shared tests (e.g., 37.7 m vs 38.8 m; 41.7 m vs 43.2 m)
- Outstanding snow performance (e.g., −10% snow braking; −6-18% in snow traction/handling)
- Very strong aquaplaning resistance and stability (frequent wins in straight/curved aqua)
Where the Cinturato All Season SF2 is stronger
- Frequent wins in wet braking/handling and wet circle (e.g., −4-9% wet braking in some tests)
- Lower purchase price in many sizes/tests and quieter exterior noise
- Comfortable, predictable ride with good dry balance
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.
CrossClimate 2 vs Cinturato All Season SF2 at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | Gap | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
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| Shared tests won12 shared tests | 11 | 1 | |
| Dry20 measurements | 18 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 4.1% shorter in the dry (12 tests) | 2 |
| Wet45 measurements | 21 | The Cinturato All Season SF2 averaged a 0.9% higher speed on the wet handling course (5 tests) | 22 |
| Snow34 measurements | 32 | The CrossClimate 2 was 12.4% quicker in the snow traction test (3 tests) | 2 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort13 measurements | 4 | The Cinturato All Season SF2 was 0.5 dB quieter (9 tests) | 9 |
| Value14 measurements | 12 | The CrossClimate 2 lasted 22.9% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 2 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 0.3 | 9.2/10 |
| Owner rating173 and 18 reviews | 80% | The CrossClimate 2 by 3 points | 77% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 73% | Too close to call | 73% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +18% | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 6 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 116 | 56 sizes made in both | 64 |
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 12 tests, 2021 to 2025
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 | CrossClimate 2 | Field | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
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| 2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report | P2 of 5 | P4 of 5 | |
| 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | P1 of 12 | P2 of 12 | |
| 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 16 | P2 of 16 | |
| 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 8 | P4 of 8 | |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 9 | P5 of 9 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P1 of 16 | P5 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | P2 of 35 | P3 of 35 | |
| 2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | P1 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P7 of 16 | P14 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P1 of 32 | P14 of 32 | |
| 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | P1 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 10 | P6 of 10 |
Performance profile
22 measurements from the 12 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 2
Cinturato All Season SF2
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 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 6 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
CrossClimate 2
Cinturato All Season SF2
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
CrossClimate 2
Cinturato All Season SF2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF2 77% from 18. 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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| 38.5 | 4.1% | 40.18 | 12-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69.8 | 0.8% | 70.37 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 91.68 | 0.3% | 91.3 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 43.15 | 0.8% | 43.45 | 6-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 30.95 | 0.2% | 30.88 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 41.1 | 8.8% | 37.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 83.75 | 0.5% | 83.2 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.36 | 0.9% | 70.96 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6.95 | 0.8% | 7.01 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.67 | 0.7% | 14.55 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 83.08 | 1.3% | 81.95 | 5-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.78 | 6.5% | 14.9 | 6-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 24.54 | 5.6% | 26.09 | 10-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6.88 | 12.4% | 7.91 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,390 | 6.5% | 2,280 | 6-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.47 | 5.7% | 81.81 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 52.2 | 2.2% | 51 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 28.98 | 1.6% | 29.44 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.22 | 1.2% | 3.26 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4.41 | 7.9% | 4.08 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19.8 | 9.1% | 18 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.53 | 0.5 dB | 70.07 | 2-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 21.65 | 6.1% | 22.65 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 47,151 | 22.9% | 38,503 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.24 | 6.4% | 7.77 | 6-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.39 | 2.7% | 5.54 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the Cinturato All Season SF2 9.2 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 2 | Category | Cinturato All Season SF2 | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 87 | ||
| 75 | Wet | 77 | ||
| 82 | Comfort | 97 | ||
| 84 | Value | 40 | ||
| 94 | Snow | 51 | ||
| 47 | Ice | 100 | ||
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
| CrossClimate 2 | Category | Cinturato All Season SF2 | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8.1 | ||
| 7.9 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 7.6 | Road Feedback | 7.7 | ||
| 7.5 | Handling | 7.1 | ||
| 8.4 | Wear | 8.2 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.6 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 7.2 | ||
| 7.5 | Ice Grip | 6.8 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF2 77% from 18. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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.
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- 77%from 18 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 182,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most consistently praise the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 for being notably quiet, with many also reporting low rolling resistance and strong dry and wet grip for everyday driving. Comfort gets favourable mentions too, and a few drivers report slow wear over higher mileages. The main downside is handling feel: around one in three owners mention vague or unstable dry handling, and in winter conditions feedback is mixed, with a similar share reporting weak snow traction and a smaller but notable group citing poor snow braking and wet handling.
- Very low road noise for an all-season tyre
- Strong rolling resistance / fuel economy
- Confident dry grip
- Reassuring wet grip
- Vague or unstable dry handling / sidewalls feel soft
- Mixed snow traction, with some finding it slippery
- Poor snow braking in low-grip conditions
Summarised by AI from 15 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 18 Cinturato All Season SF2 reviewsthis is the best tyre i've ever driven in terms of noise! What a pity that the manufacturers cannot develop even quiter all season tyres...
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 116 sizes of the CrossClimate 2 and 64 of the Cinturato All Season SF2, 56 of them made in both.
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 64 sizes, 15 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 56 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16and 44 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B81%C19% | B79%A21% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C55%B33%D11%A1% | B60%C37%A2%D1% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B78%A22% | 68-72 dB B52%A48% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 176 of 176 | 95 of 95 |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaced | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) | Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus (2017) |
| Replaced by | Michelin CrossClimate 3 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
| 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 18% 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 of the most capable premium all-season touring tyres against each other: Michelin's CrossClimate 2 and Pirelli's Cinturato All Season SF2. Across 12 shared professional tests, both target safe year-round drivability for passenger cars, but they reach that goal via different strengths. The Michelin consistently delivers standout braking on dry roads and near-winter-tyre ability on snow, while the Pirelli leans into wet-road confidence and everyday refinement.
Looking across sizes and test bodies (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, TUV), Michelin dominates total wins (11 vs 1) and sweeps dry and snow braking. Pirelli counters with frequent wet-surface advantages (braking/handling, lateral grip) and typically lower price and quieter ride. If you drive where winter really bites, the numbers strongly favor Michelin; if your climate is mild and wet with value in mind, Pirelli makes a compelling case.
Conclusion
Patterns are clear. Michelin CrossClimate 2 pairs class-leading dry stopping (won dry braking in all shared tests) with exceptional winter security (clean sweep in snow braking/handling and most traction metrics). It usually adds better aquaplaning margins and class-leading wear and efficiency, translating to strong long-term value despite a higher purchase price.
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 shines most where roads are wet and temperatures are moderate: repeated wins in wet braking/handling and lateral wet grip, plus lower exterior noise and a friendlier price in many tests. Its weaknesses appear when snow deepens and, depending on size/spec, it can trail in aquaplaning and wear. Choose Michelin for mixed climates with real winter or for maximum braking security and longevity; choose Pirelli if you prioritize wet-road feel, comfort, and upfront cost in milder regions. The practical takeaway: Michelin is the safer four-season bet, Pirelli is the savvy wet-climate value.
CrossClimate 2 vs Cinturato All Season SF2: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 or the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 the better tyre?
In the 12 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 11 times and the Cinturato All Season SF2 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the Cinturato All Season SF2 9.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 2 or the Cinturato All Season SF2?
The Cinturato All Season SF2 led 22 of the 45 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 0.9% higher speed on the wet handling course across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 18 of the 20 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.1% shorter in the dry across 12 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 32 of the 34 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 12.4% quicker in the snow traction test across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 2 lasted 22.9% longer in the wear tests (3 tests), had 6.4% lower rolling resistance (8 tests) and used 2.7% less fuel (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 8.2/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Cinturato All Season SF2 was 0.5 dB quieter (9 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 8.6/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF2 77% from 18. 73% of CrossClimate 2 owners would buy it again, against 73% for the Cinturato All Season SF2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tyre in 6 of them, by 18% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The CrossClimate 2 is made in 116 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Cinturato All Season SF2 in 64 (15 to 21 inch). 56 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the CrossClimate 2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Cinturato All Season SF2 B and B.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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