Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tyres. The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is an Touring All-Season tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is an Touring All-Season tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
MultiSeason-Gen-02 VS CrossClimate-2

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 nine tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these nine tests:

  • Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead of the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 in nine of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 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.

Lets look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 11.63% less distance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
43.42M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
38.37M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 42.4M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 42.4M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 45.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 45.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 43.06M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.25M
2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 41.8M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 41.8M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 39.5M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 36M
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 48M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40.7M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.19% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
80.35s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
80.2s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 76.5s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76.1s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 84.2s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 84.3s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.71% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
87.18Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87.8Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 89.9Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 91.9Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.3Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 87.5Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.2Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 79.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 77.6Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 3.16% more points than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
92 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 92 Points ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 0.2% less distance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
46.03M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
45.94M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 54.1M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 54.1M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 48.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 48.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 30.78M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 30.77M
2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 47.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 47.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 44M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43.6M
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 37.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.9M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was 5.31% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
76.69s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
80.99s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 58.97s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 60.38s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 94.4s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 101.6s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was 1.08% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
72.33Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
71.55Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 72.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 72.2Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 73.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.7Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 70.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.4Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 2.17% more points than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
90 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 90 Points ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had 0.94% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
6.37m/s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
6.31m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 6.37m/s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.31m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 5.55% higher speed than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
79.55Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84.22Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 85Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 80.3Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.5Km/H
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 90.1Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 94Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 71.5Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79Km/H
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 77.4Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 81.1Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 73Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 77.6Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 slipped out at a 16.56% higher speed than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
2.57m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3.08m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 1.93m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.52m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 2.82m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.01m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 2.64m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.29m/sec2
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 2.89m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.5m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 2.17% less distance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
25.32M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
24.77M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 27.2M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 28.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.3M
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 18.43M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 18.21M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 23.4M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 25.3M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 25.2M
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 28.7M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.9M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 0.89% faster than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
5.62s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.57s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 5.62s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.57s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 4.96% better snow traction than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
2103.04N
Michelin CrossClimate 2
2212.87N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 2916N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2995N
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 2269N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2574N
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 2688N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2765N
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 2639N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2727N
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 3.18N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.37N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 4.84% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
71.32s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
67.87s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 85.73s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 84.23s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 56.9s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 51.5s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.12% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
51.68Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
52.8Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 41.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 55.5Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 57Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 58.1Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 52.9Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 54.8Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 2% more points than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
98 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 98 Points ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 100 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 provided 1.83% more lateral grip than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
3.28ms/2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3.22ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 3.28ms/2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.22ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 11.66% faster through a slalom than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
3.79m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
4.29m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 3.92m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.6m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 3.79m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.27m/sec2
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 3.65m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.99m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 9.17% more points than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
49.5 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
54.5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 92 Points ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 98 Points
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 7 Points ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 11 Points

Noise

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 1.31% quieter than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
71.62dB
Michelin CrossClimate 2
70.68dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 73.1dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72dB
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 72.7dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.6dB
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 72.7dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.6dB
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 67dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 65dB
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 72.6dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.2dB

Tyre Weight

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one tyre weight tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 weighed 3.4% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
3852.7Kg
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3988.5Kg
Tyre Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tyre Weight: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 7669Kg Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7942Kg
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 36.4Kg ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 35Kg

Wear

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one wear tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is predicted to cover 6.06% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
44245.67KM
Michelin CrossClimate 2
47097.67KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 44821KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40407KM
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 57853KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43840KM
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 30063KM ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57046KM

Value

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during two value tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 proved to have a 17.25% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
10.12Price/1000
Michelin CrossClimate 2
12.23Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 10.37Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 15.72Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 7.35Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.2Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 12.64Price/1000 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.76Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during four price tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 cost 22.58% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
275
Michelin CrossClimate 2
355.22
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 465 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 635
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 425 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 535
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 62.99 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76.88
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 147 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 174

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 7.06% lower rolling resistance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
7.79kg / t
Michelin CrossClimate 2
7.24kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 8.13kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.17kg / t
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 7.87kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.24kg / t
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 7.97kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 7.16kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 8kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.73kg / t
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 7.6kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.9kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 used 1.25% less fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
5.51l/100km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.58l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 5.52l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.67l/100km
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 5.49l/100km ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.48l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 emitted 39.15% less particle wear matter than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
23.5Gram/1000km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
14.3Gram/1000km
Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02: 23.5Gram/1000km ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 14.3Gram/1000km

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 and Michelin CrossClimate 2.

In total the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 has been reviewed 7 times and drivers have given the tyre 89% overall.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 91 times and drivers have given the tyre 82% overall.

This means drivers in real world driving, people prefer the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Best Review for the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
Given 87% 225/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 23,000 average miles
Had these tyres on three different cars, logan,sandero, now a splash,roughly 23000 miles,and still going good in the wet &snow.only gripe noisy.hey no worries,wood buy again. Great value.tc.
Helpful 65 - tyre reviewed on September 27, 2020
View all Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Michelin CrossClimate 2
Given 81% 235/50 R18 on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Car = 2014 Infiniti Q60 AWD (aka G37 Coupe / CV36 Skyline - RWD bias ATTESA AWD) Overall, pleased with the tire as I wanted a comfortable tire with long tread life and a true "All-Season" tire for the winter months as I have not yet purchased a set of dedicated summer wheels/tires yet. Coming from previous Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ which lasted around 52k of 45k mile rating with sometimes spirited driving, so have no reason to doubt Michelin's tread ware claims, at least on my vehicle. Handling in the dry, the AS3+ was better when taking curves/turns and activated the VDC/TCS less often,... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 263 - tyre reviewed on May 13, 2021
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better in wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, snow circle, tyre weight, value, price and fuel consumption tests, whereas the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, subj. wet handling, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow slalom, subj. comfort, noise, wear, rolling resistance and abrasion tests.

Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre, but comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance the Michelin CrossClimate 2 seems to be the best tyre overall.

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 and Michelin CrossClimate 2, 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.