In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 are Premium Touring All Season tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.
Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been four tests which compare both tires directly!
Out of these four tests:
While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 6.21% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout 225/45 R17 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:40.4M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:40.4M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M |
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:41.4M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.2M |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 1.06% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:55.8s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 56.4s |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.57% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 87.8Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.2Km/H |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 scored 3.16% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 95 Points | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92 Points |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stopped the vehicle in 4.89% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:45.4M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M |
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:45.4M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M |
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:34.1M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.3M |
Looking at data from zero tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed equally well in wet braking - cool tests.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Both tires performed equally
See how the Wet Braking - Cool winner was calculated >>
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 2.05% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:86.1s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 87.9s |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 2.55% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 74.6Km/H | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.7Km/H |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 scored 5% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 100 Points | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 95 Points |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 0.74% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:11.96s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 11.99s |
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:12.03s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.18s |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 2.83% higher speed than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 76.1Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79Km/H |
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 78.5Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.1Km/H |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 slipped out at a 9.82% higher speed than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 2.95m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.29m/sec2 |
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 2.92m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.22m/sec2 |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.46% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:23.2M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23M |
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:18M | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 17.6M |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 accelerated 7.48% faster than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Snow Traction: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:8.04s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.69s |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 0.76% better snow traction than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 2744N | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2765N |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.63% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:92.18s | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 90.68s |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.2% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 57.4Km/H | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 58.1Km/H |
Looking at data from one tire 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 Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 98 Points | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 100 Points |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 provided 2.56% more lateral grip than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 0.382ms/2 | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 0.386ms/2 |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.94% faster through a slalom than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 4.23m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.27m/sec2 |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stopped the vehicle 1.77% shorter than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Ice Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:6.67M | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.79M |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 accelerated 3.82% faster than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Ice Traction: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Ice Traction winner was calculated >>
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:4.78s | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.97s |
Looking at data from zero tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tires performed equally
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 measured 0.14% quieter than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Noise: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:72.3dB | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.6dB |
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:71dB | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 70.9dB |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 weighed 5.91% less than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Tire Weight: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Tire Weight winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:37.2Kg | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 35Kg |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is predicted to cover 10.36% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wear: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 58923KM | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57046KM |
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2: 48900KM | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39609KM |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two value tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 proved to have a 11.15% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Value: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:8.15Price/1000 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.76Price/1000 |
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:1.88Price/1000 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.54Price/1000 |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one price tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 cost 8.45% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Price: Continental AllSeasonContact 2
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:92.09 | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 100.59 |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 1.74% lower rolling resistance than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental AllSeasonContact 2:7.68kg / t | Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t |
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 205/55 R16 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:7.25kg / t | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.98kg / t |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 1.44% less fuel than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:5.56l/100km | ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.48l/100km |
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2.
In total the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 has been reviewed 12 times and drivers have given the tire 90% overall.
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 109 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.
This means drivers in real world driving, people prefer the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.
In conclusion the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 performed better in dry handling [s], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, snow traction, ice braking, ice traction, noise, wear, value and price, while the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, tire weight, rolling resistance and fuel consumption.
Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in wet braking - cool and subj. comfort, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Both tires performed equally well overall seems to be the best tire overall.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Both tires performed equally well overall
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire 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 tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 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 tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.