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Michelin CrossClimate 2 VS Michelin CrossClimate+

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
2 min read Updated
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Dry
  3. Wet
  4. Snow
  5. Environment
  6. Results
  7. Michelin CrossClimate 2
  8. Michelin CrossClimate+

Test Publication:
205/55 R16 2 tyres 4 categories
Test Size: 205/55 R16
Tyres Tested: 2 tyres
Test Categories:
4 categories (6 tests)
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The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has finally been launched in Europe, and Tyre Reviews has the exclusive first test comparing the new Michelin CrossClimate 2 to the outgoing Michelin CrossClimate+.

In this test we look at the improvements made in dry grip, including dry braking which was already very impressive, the step forward in wet grip and aquaplaning resistance, the huge improvement in rolling resistance meaning lower fuel consumption / better MPG for your car, and the serious step forward Michelin have made in the snow performance of the new tyre.

Watch the video to see how the new Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Michelin CrossClimate+ in nearly every way!

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry braking in meters (60 - 3 MPH) (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    34.15 M
  2. Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    35.96 M

Dry Handling

Dry handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    80.43 s
  2. Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    82.17 s

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet braking in meters (50 - 5 MPH) (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    29.20 M
  2. Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    30.63 M

Wet Handling

Wet handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    49.00 s
  2. Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    49.03 s

Snow

Snow Handling

Snow handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    91.30 s
  2. Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    94.00 s

Environment

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km (Lower is better)
  1. Michelin CrossClimate 2
    5.55 l/100km
  2. Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    5.66 l/100km

Results

1st

Michelin CrossClimate 2

205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2
  • 3PMSF: no
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 1st 34.15 M 100%
Dry Handling 1st 80.43 s 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 1st 29.2 M 100%
Wet Handling 1st 49 s 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Handling 1st 91.3 s 100%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Fuel Consumption 1st 5.55 l/100km 100%
2nd

Michelin CrossClimate+

205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate Plus
  • 3PMSF: no
Test # Result Best Diff %
Dry Braking 2nd 35.96 M 34.15 M +1.81 M 94.97%
Dry Handling 2nd 82.17 s 80.43 s +1.74 s 97.88%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Wet Braking 2nd 30.63 M 29.2 M +1.43 M 95.33%
Wet Handling 2nd 49.03 s 49 s +0.03 s 99.94%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Snow Handling 2nd 94 s 91.3 s +2.7 s 97.13%
Test # Result Best Diff %
Fuel Consumption 2nd 5.66 l/100km 5.55 l/100km +0.11 l/100km 98.06%

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