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Michelin CrossClimate 2

Premium Touring All Season Winter rated Tested by Tyre Reviews · 7

Replaced by the CrossClimate 3 Replaces the CrossClimate+

A premium, winter-leaning all-season that excels in snow and remains very convincing in the dry, with a comfortable touring demeanour. Its main caveat is that wet handling and wet braking aren't class-leading, and running costs can split opinion.

The quick answer

Owners say 80% from 175 owner reviews 74% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 3rd average finish across 39 independent tests · 8 wins Latest: P2 of 16 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Snow Wet, Ice Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.

  • 175owner reviews
  • 2,486,545miles driven
  • 39professional tests
Michelin CrossClimate 2 16 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Michelin CrossClimate 2

9.5/10

Better than 94% of all-season tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 38 tests
  • 175 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests38 tests · 13 publications · 2021-2026 97% 87%
Owner reviews175 owner reviews · rated 80% 69% 13%
Combined 94% 9.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 75% 30% 38
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 95% 24% 38
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 94% 22% 32
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 47% 13% 6
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 84% 7% 30
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 82% 5% 27

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 96% 38
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 89% 29
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 72% 31

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 99% of the test figure. The other 1% comes from its predecessor, the Michelin CrossClimate+, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P2 / 16
  2. 2026 2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 TUV · 205/55 R16 P3 / 5
  3. 2025 2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test Motor · 215/55 R17 P2 / 7
  4. 2025 2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals TUV · 205/55 R16 P3 / 5
  5. 2025 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P4 / 10
  6. 2025 2025 Mid Range All Season Tyre Test Wybór Kierowców · 215/55 R17 P2 / 6
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  1. 2025 2025 Autobild EV All Season Mini-Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P2 / 3
  2. 2025 2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report TUV · 235/45 R18 P2 / 5
  3. 2025 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P5 / 16
  4. 2025 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P2 / 9
  5. 2025 Michelin CrossClimate 3 and CrossClimate 3 Sport Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 P2 / 2
  6. 2025 2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tyre Test Teknikens Varld · 235/55 R19 P7 / 8
  7. 2025 2025 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 Die Reifentester · 195/55 R16 P2 / 8
  8. 2024 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test Vi Bilagare · 225/45 R17 P6 / 8
  9. 2024 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test Sport Auto · 215/40 R18 P4 / 6
  10. 2024 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18 P6 / 10
  11. 2024 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P3 / 15
  12. 2024 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R17 P1 / 12
  13. 2024 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P4 / 37
  14. 2024 The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025 Tyre Reviews · 235/35 R19 P2 / 6
  15. 2024 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P4 / 16
  16. 2024 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18 P2 / 11
  17. 2024 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test 235/55 R17 P2 / 8
  18. 2024 The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 P4 / 7
  19. 2023 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 215/55 R17 P2 / 9
  20. 2023 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P1 / 16
  21. 2023 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P2 / 35
  22. 2023 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 195/65 R15 P1 / 10
  23. 2023 2023 TUV Report All Season Test 205/55 R16 P2 / 4
  24. 2023 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 235/35 R19 P10 / 10
  25. 2022 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test Sport Auto · 235/35 R19 P1 / 7
  26. 2022 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P9 / 15
  27. 2022 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P3 / 35
  28. 2022 2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 225/45 R17 P1 / 10
  29. 2021 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P7 / 16
  30. 2021 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P1 / 32
  31. 2021 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 P1 / 9
  32. 2021 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 215/65 R17 P2 / 10
  33. 2021 Michelin CrossClimate 2 VS Michelin CrossClimate+ Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 P1 / 2
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Tested 39 times by independent publications, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has taken 8 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.

39 Tests
8 Test Wins
3rd Average
1st Best
10th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20212026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 P2 of 16

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 shares second place and remains a strong all-season choice, especially for drivers who value low wear and running costs. It is only in this test because the current CrossClimate 3 is not offered in the small 185/65 R15 size, yet the older tyre still finishes among the leaders, held back from the win only by a weaker wet performance.

Strong: Dry Braking, Fuel Consumption, Abrasion Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

YearTestResultAward
20262026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P2 / 16
20262026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4TUV · 205/55 R16P3 / 5
20252025 Motor All Season Tyre TestMotor · 215/55 R17P2 / 7Godna polecenia (Recommended)
20252025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs RivalsTUV · 205/55 R16P3 / 5
20252025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18P4 / 10
20252025 Mid Range All Season Tyre TestWybór Kierowców · 215/55 R17P2 / 6
20252025 Autobild EV All Season Mini-TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P2 / 3
20252025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV ReportTUV · 235/45 R18P2 / 5
20252025 ADAC All Season Tyre TestADAC · 225/45 R17P5 / 16
20252025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18P2 / 9
2025Michelin CrossClimate 3 and CrossClimate 3 SportTyre Reviews · 205/55 R16P2 / 2Tested by Tyre Reviews
20252025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tyre TestTeknikens Varld · 235/55 R19P7 / 8
20252025 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16Die Reifentester · 195/55 R16P2 / 8gut (Good)
20242024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre TestVi Bilagare · 225/45 R17P6 / 8
20242024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre TestSport Auto · 215/40 R18P4 / 6
20242024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18P6 / 10
20242024 AutoBild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P3 / 15
20242024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R17P1 / 12
20242024 All Season Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P4 / 37
2024The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025Tyre Reviews · 235/35 R19P2 / 6Tested by Tyre Reviews Highly Rec.
20242024 ADAC All Season Tyre TestADAC · 205/55 R16P4 / 16
20242024 Sports Car All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18P2 / 11
20242024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre TestPromobil · 235/55 R17P2 / 8
2024The Best All Season Tyres for 2024Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16P4 / 7Tested by Tyre Reviews Highly Rec.
20232023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 215/55 R17P2 / 9
20232023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P1 / 16
20232023 All Season Tyre 35 Set ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P2 / 35
20232023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 195/65 R15P1 / 10Tested by Tyre Reviews Winner
20232023 TUV Report All Season TestTÜV SÜD · 205/55 R16P2 / 4
20232023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 235/35 R19P10 / 10
20222022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre TestSport Auto · 235/35 R19P1 / 7
20222022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 195/55 R16P9 / 15
20222022 All Season Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 195/55 R16P3 / 35
20222022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 225/45 R17P1 / 10Tested by Tyre Reviews Winner
20212021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P7 / 16
20212021 All Season Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P1 / 32
20212021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 205/55 R16P1 / 9Tested by Tyre Reviews Winner
20212021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 215/65 R17P2 / 10
2021Michelin CrossClimate 2 VS Michelin CrossClimate+Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16P1 / 2Tested by Tyre Reviews

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Videos

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Best 10 All Season Tires for 2023/24 - Tested in the Dry, Wet and Snow!

Best 10 All Season Tires for 2023/24 - Tested in the Dry, Wet and Snow!

The Best 10 All Season / All Weather Tires for 2022/23 Tested and Rated!

The Best 10 All Season / All Weather Tires for 2022/23 Tested and Rated!

9 of the BEST All Season / All Weather Tires for 2021

9 of the BEST All Season / All Weather Tires for 2021

Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate+ - EXCLUSIVE First Test!

Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate+ - EXCLUSIVE First Test!

Awards
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
Rated by other publications Recommended 2
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Running Costs
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In 205/55 R16, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is projected to cost £11.67 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about £467 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the The Best All Season Tyres for 2024.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2£9.66
Michelin CrossClimate 2£11.67
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6£15.25
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3£15.70
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at £1.45 per litre and £60 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rim Protection
None

No rim protector. The sidewall sits flush with the wheel, so a kerb strike goes straight into the rim.

Assessed by eye on the tyres we tested, in the sizes listed. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification, so treat this as a guide rather than a measurement.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range116 sizes available

155-285Width35-70Profile15-22Rim81-114 T-YLoad/Speed Index2020First On Market

EU LabelAcross 116 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/45 R17205/55 R16225/40 R18205/60 R16225/50 R17195/65 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in the wet?
Across the 39 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stops 2.4% longer than premium rivals, 1.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 75/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 175 reviews.
How good is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in the dry?
Across the 39 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stops 4.8% shorter than premium rivals, 7.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 95/100, and owners rate it 8.6/10 in the dry from 175 reviews.
How good is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in the snow?
Across the 32 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stops 4.2% shorter than premium rivals, 4.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 18.6% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 30 snow-traction tests, it is 5.7% better than premium rivals, 7.4% better than mid-range rivals and 24% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 94/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the snow from 175 reviews.
How good is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 on ice?
Across the 6 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stops 6.1% longer than premium rivals, 8.6% longer than mid-range rivals and 6.4% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 ice-traction tests, it is 12.8% worse than premium rivals, 13.2% worse than mid-range rivals and 10.4% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 47/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 on ice from 175 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Michelin CrossClimate 2?
Across the 26 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Michelin CrossClimate 2's rolling resistance is 7.2% lower than premium rivals, 12.8% lower than mid-range rivals and 9.5% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Michelin CrossClimate 2 (14)
How many miles does the Michelin CrossClimate 2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is expected to last around 30,603 miles (49,251 km).
What do owners say about the Michelin CrossClimate 2?
Across 175 owner ratings the Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages 80%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.6 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 7.5. 73 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 77% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Michelin CrossClimate 2 cost to run?
In 205/55 R16, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is projected to cost £11.67 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about £467 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the The Best All Season Tyres for 2024. The cheapest to run in that test is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2, at £9.66.
What is the Michelin CrossClimate 2's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Michelin CrossClimate 2?
Owners rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2 8.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 158 reviews.
How well do the Michelin CrossClimate 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2 8.4 out of 10 for wear across 158 reviews. 73 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 8,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Michelin CrossClimate 2 again?
74% of owners say they would buy the Michelin CrossClimate 2 again, based on the 164 owner reviews that answered the question. 53% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Michelin CrossClimate 2's road noise?
Of the 158 owner reviews analysed for the Michelin CrossClimate 2, 61 mention road noise: 40 praise it (quiet) and 21 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Quietest tires I've ever had". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Michelin CrossClimate 2's wet grip?
Of the 158 owner reviews analysed for the Michelin CrossClimate 2, 57 mention wet grip: 41 praise it (confident wet grip) and 16 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Cornering and rounderbouts in the wet no slip and traction on B roads is amazing". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Michelin CrossClimate 2's snow traction?
Of the 158 owner reviews analysed for the Michelin CrossClimate 2, 56 mention snow traction: 50 praise it (strong snow traction) and 6 criticise it (weak snow traction). One owner wrote: "Michelin understood that you need every piece of grip in the snow to keep you mobile and safe even in rare winter conditions". Read those reviews
Does the Michelin CrossClimate 2 have a rim protector?
No. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has no rim protector: the sidewall sits flush with the wheel, so a kerb strike goes straight into the rim. Measured in 205/55 R16. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification; this is assessed by eye when the tyres are mounted for our own testing. Michelin CrossClimate 3 and CrossClimate 3 Sport
What does the Michelin CrossClimate 2 replace?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the successor to the Michelin CrossClimate+ in Michelin's range.
Has the Michelin CrossClimate 2 been replaced?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been replaced by the Michelin CrossClimate 3.
What sizes does the Michelin CrossClimate 2 come in?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is available in 176 sizes, ranging from 155-285/35-70 R15-22.
Owner Questions (16)
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i live in romania , and i ordered cc2 for my VW Touareg 7P 2017 , do you think i made a good choice? 275/45/20
is it good for all year round?
December 14, 2025
Lots of people really like the balance of the CrossClimate 2's snow and dry performance. I'm not sure how much wet you get in Romania, the wet isn't best in class but it is still better than a lot of cheaper tyres.
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Good morning, I’ve been searching for a long time for a in-depth comparison between CrossClimate 2/3 and Alpin 7 for snow braking... Show more Good morning, I’ve been searching for a long time for a in-depth comparison between CrossClimate 2/3 and Alpin 7 for snow braking...
So I can review the data from you guys. Could you please help me Show less
December 6, 2025
There's data for the CrossClimate 2 and 3 on the site, so far no one has tested either against the Alpin 7, but I have tested the CrossClimate 2 vs Alpin 6 in a video / test.
Thanks for the effort as always! Why is the rolling resistance from the Michelin CC2 lower on this review compared to the review of your video 23/24 (8 months ago)? Show more Thanks for the effort as always! Why is the rolling resistance from the Michelin CC2 lower on this review compared to the review of your video 23/24 (8 months ago)? And in which temperature do you test the tyres in dry (braking/handling) as it will impact the performance? Thanks! Show less
May 28, 2024
I'm not sure what you mean by the rolling resistance on "this review", this page is an index of user experiences and multiple tyre tests which often have measured their own rolling resistance data. RR can vary by size.

Test temperatures are noted on the test charges where available.
I am considering to replace the tyres for my Lexus RX450H 2022 with PILOT SPORT 4 SUV or CROSSCLIMATE2. Show more I am considering to replace the tyres for my Lexus RX450H 2022 with PILOT SPORT 4 SUV or CROSSCLIMATE2. May I have your recommendation between these 2 or any other choice? Show less
January 20, 2024
The CrossClimate 2 an the PS4SUV are very different products, one is a summer tyre and the other is an all season. The choice comes down to how much mobility you want in snow, if you want any the CC2 is the natural choice. It will also be better when it's very cold. At all other times of year the PS4SUV will outperform it. Check out the test data on the site.
How did the CC2 perform in winter compared to some budget winter tires (around USD150 each)?
November 27, 2023
There is a video on the Tyre Reviews Youtube channel comparing the CC2 to the X-Ice Snow in the dry, wet and snow which should give you the idea in differing performances in the category.
Would the Tyre Review team recommend CC2 for a Jaguar XF S (300ps / 700Nm RWD), 255/35/R20? Show more Would the Tyre Review team recommend CC2 for a Jaguar XF S (300ps / 700Nm RWD), 255/35/R20? Living in the east of England, but travel UK wide, concerned by the poor feedback on wet handling. The Goodyear vector 4S seems a better choice but not on sale in the UK. I was thinking of a second set of R19 wheels with winter tyres but dont think the cost and storage space can be justified.

Keep up the great work Tyre Reviews!! Show less
October 8, 2023
I am surprised if the CC2 is available in that size, it might be an OE fitment for a Land Rover?

The CC2 would be a good choice for the vehicle but with that much torque and weight any all season or winter tyre will struggle a little!
Michelin did a great test on their launch comparing a worn, 2mm tread, CC2 with their competitors at the same worn tread. Show more Michelin did a great test on their launch comparing a worn, 2mm tread, CC2 with their competitors at the same worn tread. While this gave a great indicator of comparative performance it was clear that ALL tyres changed hugely in performance at 2mm vs brand new.
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Would it be possible to do review some tyres across a range of tread depth (i.e. 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 6mm) to compare performance and see if the decline is linear or exponential (just like you wonderfully did across a range of temperatures)? This would help inform when the best time to replace a tyre is to keep a good balance of safety and performance. Show less
January 23, 2023
This is on the list to do!
Initially the Cross Climate 2 seemed to be open to being used with an SUV, prior to an SUV version coming out. Since May 2022 the SUV version has been released. Show more Initially the Cross Climate 2 seemed to be open to being used with an SUV, prior to an SUV version coming out. Since May 2022 the SUV version has been released. What is the difference between them if both can be used on the SUV? Should we take the CC2 ratings from across your tests and assume they are the same for the SUV version? Thanks - great site! Show less
January 23, 2023
Yes, the CC2 and CC2 SUV are just naming differences and are available in differing sizes and load ratings. The tyre performance should be exactly the same.
I drive a front wheel drive car and currently have four summer tyres fitted. Can I replace the front two tyres with CC2s leaving summer tyres on the rear ? Show more I drive a front wheel drive car and currently have four summer tyres fitted. Can I replace the front two tyres with CC2s leaving summer tyres on the rear ? Is this legal and ok for insurance purposes. Great site guys ! Show less
December 11, 2022
It is legal, and technically it's the correct way to do it, but keep this in mind - While the car will have a safe understeer balance in snow and perhaps very cold wet weather, in the dry it's likely you'll have more grip at the front so there's potential for oversteer during extreme maneuvers.
Just have to say I love your videos so I have a Mk1 audi tt the tyres are getting a little worn now so I was thinking about a all season tyre as a alternative to a… Show more Just have to say I love your videos so I have a Mk1 audi tt the tyres are getting a little worn now so I was thinking about a all season tyre as a alternative to a winter tyre as I live in England and its not that bad would this make a good alternative to a winter tyre in England Show less
November 10, 2022
The CC2 makes an excellent winter tyre for regions that don't see extreme winters like the UK.
Would Cross Climate be good (or best choice) as all season tyre on a Mercedes A Class (2013 - Amg line, 1.6 156bhp) - Tyre size 225/40 R18 92Y?
thanks in advance
March 26, 2022
The Crossclimate 2 is an excellent all season tyre, as are the all season tyres from Continental and Goodyear. There's lots of test data on the site so show you which tyre is best in each area.
I want to purchase the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in the size 225/45R17 94, which is available with V and Y speed index. Show more I want to purchase the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in the size 225/45R17 94, which is available with V and Y speed index. Both would suffice for my car as the rated top speed is 235 km/h so what are the pros and cons of V vs Y? Show less
January 8, 2022
Generally, the lower speed rating should have a very small advantage in comfort, however some tyre manufacturers are now making the same tyre for multiple speed and load indexes the same, just having a different marking, so in this case I'd buy whatever is more wallet friendly.
Bonjour, Je dois changer les pneus sur mon Suv (235/50/18), j’aimerais mettre 4 Michelin CC2 4 saisons. Show more Bonjour,
Je dois changer les pneus sur mon Suv (235/50/18), j’aimerais mettre 4 Michelin CC2 4 saisons. Or je me pose des questions sur le bruit et la tenue de route. D’âpres certains avis, il serait très bruyant à la longue !! Qu’en pensez-vous ?
Merci pour votre réponse.
Bien cordialement
Remo Show less
November 8, 2021
Je ne pense pas que le bruit sera un problème à long terme avec le nouveau CrossClimate 2
Does the New CrossClimate 2 have a Run Flat option?
October 14, 2021
There is currently only one runflat size of the CC2, 225/45 R18. You can see all the sizes available here.
How does the CrosscClimate 2 compare to a summer tyre like Bridgestone Turanza T005 or the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 when it comes to Rolling resistance ?
September 23, 2021
Our all season tyre test has data covering this.
How would these do on the track? Would it be possible to have these on year round PLUS use them on the racetrack for some fun driving (not trying to get the best… Show more How would these do on the track? Would it be possible to have these on year round PLUS use them on the racetrack for some fun driving (not trying to get the best lap times, just driving for fun). Show less
September 20, 2021
For an all season tyre, they would perform well, but like all tyres of this category you will notice poor heat resistance and high wear when hot, so I cannot recommend driving any all season tyre on track.

Michelin CrossClimate 2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 159 reviews

Around three quarters of reviews are positive, with owners particularly praising the Michelin CrossClimate 2 for snow traction and dry grip. Wet grip also earns praise, although 16 owners criticise it and 12 report poor wet handling. Ride comfort is generally well regarded, and many longer-term owners report good tread life, though 12 owners find wear disappointing. Road noise divides opinion: 40 owners describe it as quiet, while 21 find it noisy. A smaller group of 12 owners report increased fuel consumption.

What owners mention most counted across 158 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 175 ratings

  • Owner score 80%
  • Dry Grip 86%
  • Snow Grip 85%
  • Wear 84%
  • Comfort 83%
  • Wet Grip 80%
  • Road Feedback 76%
  • Handling 75%
  • Ice Grip 75%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 87%

“This is one amazing all season tire for moderate drivers. I have done 80k km on them for 3,5 years. The first 60k km I felt very safe on these tires. Only in the last 20k km I noticed weaker performance on wet roads...”

  • Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (8PA)
  • 50,000 miles
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Most critical 20%

“Unfortunately these were fitted by ATS based on the "midrange tyre policy" dictated by my company on a BMW M235i Gran Coupe xDrive. Believe me when I say they should not be used on a car with 300BHP and 4WD. They...”

  • BMW M235i
  • 8,000 miles
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Longest term 71%

“Here is a Good Review - This is a "Directional" tire. Rotation is front to back/back to front. If your car has 4 wheel alignment then this is a great tire. Sipeing on this tire is incredible (we hit a Rain trench at...”

  • Honda CRV
  • 80,000 miles
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All 158 Michelin CrossClimate 2 reviews

Score spread across 155 written reviews
93%
Member
Initial Impressions
  • 235/45 R18
  • 40,000 miles

All around great all weather tire , best tire I have driven on in my 50 years .

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 0
91%
Member
Initial Impressions

I used the tyres in variety of conditions in Scottish Highlands, used them on my 3 series diesel and loved them. Recently put them onto my Porsche 911 (CC3 though) after loving the tyres for my use case. Great tyre and compared to the equivalent Pirelli I’d have Michelin for my situation as I’ve tried Vredstein, Pirelli and Michelin and the Crossclimate always seems to be phenomenal in all scenarios. Only thing I noticed was when pushing hard there is more trade off but every day stuff it’s excellent

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 1
87%
AMWest
Mid-Life

Wear, rolling resistance, comfort

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 0

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61%
Member
Initial Impressions

Overall good. After the 4th year they degraded heavily however, more noisy and less wet and dry grip.
Age killed them before I could wear them out.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 5
  • Snow Grip 7
Helpful 1
70%
Momo
Initial Impressions

After 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.

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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 6
93%
Member
Initial Impressions

These are great so far. I don't drive very many miles. I haven't experienced the same degradation (profile blocks coming off) as in the previous Crossclimate Plus. I think that having good all-season year-round, plus chains or socks for the occasional extreme weather or ski trip or frozen parking lot, is the best overall solution.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 10
89%
Member
Initial Impressions

This is the 3rd vehicle that I'm using the CC2's on. I started on a KIA Forte (FWD), then on a Jeep Renegade (4x4), and now on a KIA K5 GT Line (AWD). In EVERY case, the standard AW tires that came with the car were crap in a US Minnesota winter. I switched over to the CC2's, and the difference in handling was IMMENSE. Further, the longeivity of the tires (65K miles) is a huge factor, and I completely trust in them now, after they have proven their quality. They're pricey up front, but you save tons of cash later in their length of life, and because you don't have to change out in the summer heat like you would for normal snow tires. Because the CC2s are TriPeak Snowflake rated, it's an extra level of testing and trust in how the tire handles in the snow and ice road conditions.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 7
80%
Member
Initial Impressions

I was very satisfied with the tyres. After almost 40.000 miles, the fronts still had 3 mm and the rears 4,2 mm.
But high summer temperatures in excess of 35°C did affect the tyre compound and the rubber became a lot harder. It didn't affect dry grip, but in the damp and cold condition, they started to become worse.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 7
83%
Member
Initial Impressions

Godd balanced tyre, good in the summer and great in the winter (especially snow). I recently part exchanged my car, stlll had 4mm of tread and worked just as well as when they were new.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 9
Helpful 11
92%
Member
Initial Impressions

The noise in cabin is higher than pure road tyres but the trade off is well worth it! Intended originally for winter use but have kept them on year round!!

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 9
57%
Member
Initial Impressions

I loved these tires when I first bought them, about 5 years ago. 2019 Subaru Ascent Touring. Back when we bought them, all-weather tires were not as common. They are amazing in the snow, I think minimally different than a dedicated snow tire would be on this car. Always seemed relatively quiet. About a year or two ago started noticing increased noise, especially at low speed. Now they have worn unevenly on the inside of all the tires and they're going to need replaced. Tread is still ok on the outsides but not on the inside. Mechanic told us he sees this a lot with these particular tires, which obviously are very popular so I'm sure there are a lot of data points. With the increased road noise and uneven wear I'm looking for a different tire this time.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 3
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 10
93%
Member
Initial Impressions

They continue to grip the slick roads when others fail.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 12
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