Michelin CrossClimate 2 is a Premium Touring All Season Tire with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars and SUV.
The tire replaced the Michelin CrossClimate+.
Key performance
Michelin Crossclimate 2 Tests
2022 Tyre Reviews
In 2022 experts of the magazine Tyre Reviews have tested the tire at size 225/45 R17 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium All Season tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 1 | 38.6m | -0.6m | 100% | |
| Dry handling | 4-5 | 79.3sec | +0.6sec | 99.24% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 5 | 32.2m | +1.7m | 94.72% | |
| Wet handling | 7 | 99sec | +2.4sec | 97.57% | |
| Straight aqua | 4 | 78.8km/h | 97.89% | 90.54% | |
| Snow braking at 40km/h | 1 | 31.1m | -0.4m | 100% | |
| Snow handling | 1 | 110sec | -3.3sec | 100% | |
| Snow traction | 1 | 5.5sec | -0.2sec | 100% | |
| Rolling resistance | 3 | 7.9kg/t | +0.4kg/t | 94.94% | |
| Noise | 8 | 69.6dB | +0.5dB | 99.28% |
2021 Auto Bild
In 2021 experts of the German magazine Auto Bild have tested the Michelin at size 215/65 R17 and compared to 7 similar budget, mid-range and premium All Season tires. Also they included into the test reference summer and winter tires to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 1 | 38.2m | -2.1m | 100% | |
| Dry handling | 1 | 105.5km/h | +0.3km/h | 100% | |
| Wet braking | 7 | 52m | +3.7m | 92.88% | |
| Wet handling | 8 | 63.2km/h | -3km/h | 95.47% | |
| Straight aqua | 6 | 82km/h | -4.8km/h | 94.47% | |
| Snow braking | 3 | 24.4m | +0.6m | 97.54% | |
| Snow handling | 3 | 43.4km/h | -0.2km/h | 99.54% | |
| Snow traction | 2 | 3493 Newton | -25 Newton | 99.28% | |
| Rolling resistance | 1 | 7.11kg/t | -0.09kg/t | 100% | |
| Noise | 5 | 72.5dB | +1.7dB | 97.65% |
2021 Tyre Reviews
Test by the publication Tyre Reviews in 2021. The experts have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 8 similar budget, mid-range and premium All Season tires. Also they included into the test reference summer and winter tires to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 1 | 36.9m | -0.77m | 100% | |
| Dry handling | 1 | 45.8sec | -0.03sec | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h (cold) | 7 | 30.95m | +1.51m | 95.12% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 1 | 26.48m | -0.19m | 100% | |
| Wet handling | 4 | 50.65sec | +2.17sec | 95.7% | |
| Straight aqua | 1 | 92.2km/h | +3.3km/h | 100% | |
| Snow braking at 40km/h | 3 | 17.33m | +0.42m | 97.57% | |
| Snow handling | 3 | 89.29sec | +0.29sec | 99.67% | |
| Snow lateral handling | 2 | 28.98sec | +0.23sec | 99.2% | |
| Snow traction | 1 | 5.45sec | -0.09sec | 100% | |
| Noise | 2 | 69.1dB | +0.4dB | 99.42% | |
| Comfort | 4-8 | 9.5 points | -0.5 points | 95% | |
| Rolling resistance | 3 | 7.66kg/t | +0.46kg/t | 93.99% |
2021 Auto Bild
Test by the German magazine Auto Bild in 2021. The experts have tested the tire at size 225/50 R17 and compared to 15 similar budget, mid-range and premium All Season tires. Also they included into the test reference summer and winter tires to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 1 | 37.6m | -0.8m | 100% | |
| Dry handling | 1 | 91.1km/h | -0.3km/h | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 11 | 53.9m | +3.9m | 92.76% | |
| Wet handling | 12-13 | 72.3km/h | -5km/h | 93.53% | |
| Straight aqua | 4 | 93.1km/h | -1.8km/h | 98.1% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 5-6 | 27m | +1.4m | 94.81% | |
| Snow handling | 2-4 | 41.3km/h | -0.6km/h | 98.56% | |
| Snow traction | 2 | 2995 Newton | -8 Newton | 99.73% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2 | 7.17kg/t | +0.04kg/t | 99.44% | |
| Noise | 8 | 72dB | +0.1dB | 99.86% | |
| Wear resistance | 9 | 40407km | -14117km | 74.1% |
2021 Autonavigator
Test by the Hungarian magazine Autonavigator in 2021 at size 205/55 R16. In this test the main competitors of the tire were 8 winter tires, and not similar all-season tires. So this made it possible to evaluate its performance in winter conditions. The results of this test do not count towards the tire’s overall rating.
Overall Michelin CrossClimate 2 Review
| # | Test | 2022 Tyre Reviews | 2021 Auto Bild | 2021 Tyre Reviews | 2021 Auto Bild | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Dry handling | 99.24% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 99.81% | |
| Wet braking | 94.72% | 92.88% | 100% | 92.76% | 95.09% | |
| Wet handling | 97.57% | 95.47% | 95.7% | 93.53% | 95.57% | |
| Straight aqua | 90.54% | 94.47% | 100% | 98.1% | 95.78% | |
| Snow braking | 100% | 97.54% | 97.57% | 94.81% | 97.48% | |
| Snow handling | 100% | 99.54% | 99.67% | 98.56% | 99.44% | |
| Snow traction | 100% | 99.28% | 100% | 99.73% | 99.75% | |
| Rolling resistance | 94.94% | 100% | 93.99% | 99.44% | 97.09% | |
| Noise | 99.28% | 97.65% | 99.42% | 99.86% | 99.05% |
According to the test results Michelin took 2nd place.
Main conclusions:
- The shortest dry braking distance and the best handling speed.
- Long wet braking distance and poor handling.
- Average straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Good snow performance.
- Low rolling resistance.
- Average noise.
Similar tires from the test:
- Continental AllSeasonContact
- Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV
- Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro
- Cooper Discoverer All Season
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
