Dunlop Sport All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
Expect a split personality: the Dunlop often feels more agile and confidence-inspiring in wet handling and on circuits, but it trails notably in dry braking and winter grip. The Michelin remains the all-season reference for snow/ice performance, dry stopping and refinement, with strong aquaplaning resistance and efficiency-albeit at a higher purchase price.
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 seven tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunlop Sport All Season | one | |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | six |
While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Dunlop Sport All Season 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
- Lively, confidence-building wet handling and strong wet circle performance
- Competitive value with lower purchase price and good fuel economy
- Occasionally better curved aquaplaning resistance and wet braking vs CC2
- Comfortable ride with low rolling resistance for its class
- Consistently shorter dry braking across all tests
- Best-in-class winter capability (snow/ice braking, traction, handling)
- Low noise and strong straight-line aquaplaning resistance
- Efficient rolling resistance with generally strong mileage/wear results
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 10.32% less distance than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Dunlop Sport All Season was 1.06% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Dunlop Sport All Season
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.52% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season and Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Dunlop Sport All Season stopped the vehicle in 2.92% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Dunlop Sport All Season
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Dunlop Sport All Season was 1.02% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Dunlop Sport All Season
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop Sport All Season was 2.47% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop Sport All Season
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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 5.26% more points than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season was better during four wet circle tests. On average the Dunlop Sport All Season was 2.26% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Dunlop Sport All Season
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 3.28% higher speed than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Dunlop Sport All Season slipped out at a 6.23% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Dunlop Sport All Season
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 5% less distance than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Dunlop Sport All Season accelerated 2.65% faster than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Snow Traction: Dunlop Sport All Season
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 8.08% better snow traction than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 5% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 4.09% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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 12% more points than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 provided 10.26% more lateral grip than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 15.54% faster through a slalom than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle 9.1% shorter than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Ice Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 10.61% faster than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Ice Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Noise
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 1.71% quieter than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Tyre Weight
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season was better during two tyre weight tests. On average the Dunlop Sport All Season weighed 3.77% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Tyre Weight: Dunlop Sport All Season
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Wear
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three wear tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is predicted to cover 7.9% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Wear: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Value
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season was better during three value tests. On average the Dunlop Sport All Season proved to have a 14.88% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Value: Dunlop Sport All Season
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Price
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season was better during three price tests. On average the Dunlop Sport All Season cost 21.54% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Price: Dunlop Sport All Season
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 4.84% lower rolling resistance than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop Sport All Season was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Dunlop Sport All Season used 1.61% less fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Dunlop Sport All Season
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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 2.72% less particle wear matter than the Dunlop Sport All Season.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Dunlop Sport All Season Driver Reviews
Drivers report the Dunlop Sport All Season delivers strong dry and wet grip with stable, predictable handling and good comfort/low noise overall. High-mileage users praise durability and consistent performance, with some noting harder feel as they age. A minority cite longer dry braking distances and occasional high-speed noise or aquaplaning in specific situations. Snow performance is limited but generally acceptable for mild winters.
Based on 7 reviews with an average rating of 82%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Driver Reviews
Across 129 reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is most often described as a highly confidence-inspiring all-weather tyre with standout snow/slush capability and strong dry braking/handling for its category, letting many drivers avoid seasonal tyre swaps. Comfort and cabin refinement are frequently praised, with many finding it quieter and smoother than prior summer or OEM tyres, and tread life is commonly reported as good when aligned/rotated. The main recurring drawbacks are mixed wet-road feedback (a meaningful minority report reduced wet grip or aquaplaning confidence, sometimes worsening with wear), plus reports of higher noise on certain surfaces/with age, a small fuel/EV range penalty, and premium pricing.
Based on 140 reviews with an average rating of 81%
I was looking for conventional straight treads and there is not much choice in them.
I found these Dunlop tires and these were also available in 94V which means the side walls are stiffer.
The winter wheels have 205/55R16 dimensions which is a bit of a balloon and a trade off in handling, but for winter I do not mind.
After fitment I was thrilled about the noise comfort, very smooth and "soft" tire. After 4000 miles the tires still feel OK-ish, but when... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
Dunlop counters with engaging wet-track dynamics-regularly quicker in wet handling and wet circle-and a stronger value story thanks to lower price and competitive fuel use. However, its longer dry braking distances and weaker snow/ice capability are meaningful trade-offs. If you face real winter or prioritize shortest stops, pick the CrossClimate 2. If you want sharper wet handling feel and lower upfront cost for milder climates, the Sport All Season makes sense. The practical takeaway: Michelin for four-season certainty and safety margins; Dunlop for budget-savvy drivers who value wet agility over winter depth.
Key Differences
- Dry braking: Michelin markedly shorter in every shared result (often ~10% advantage).
- Wet handling feel: Dunlop repeatedly quicker on wet laps and wet circle; Michelin rates higher subjectively at times.
- Aquaplaning: Michelin better in straight-line aquaplaning; Dunlop sometimes stronger in curved aquaplaning.
- Winter: Michelin clearly superior in snow/ice braking, traction and handling; Dunlop understeers and trails in snow.
- Noise/refinement: Michelin quieter in multiple tests; Dunlop louder on average.
- Value/price: Dunlop notably cheaper upfront and often better cost per 1000 km when price is weighted; Michelin can offset with higher mileage in some tests.
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.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.
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