Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

Two of the most sought‑after all-season touring tires go head to head: Continental’s AllSeasonContact 2 and Michelin’s CrossClimate 2. Both target year‑round safety for passenger cars, but they take different routes—Continental leans on wet‑road assurance and all‑round balance, while Michelin doubles down on class‑leading snow and strong dry braking.
Across 10 shared tests, those philosophies are clear. Continental consistently tops wet braking and wet handling, often by meaningful margins, and frequently wins overall. Michelin counters with repeatedly shorter dry stops and the most confidence‑inspiring snow/ice behavior. Efficiency and wear swing by test, setting up a genuine “use‑case” decision rather than a simple winner.
AllSeasonContact-2 VS CrossClimate-2

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been ten tests which compare both tires directly!

Summary of ten total tests comparing both tires directly
TireTest WinsPerformance
Continental AllSeasonContact 2six
six wins
Michelin CrossClimate 2three
three wins
one draws in one tests

While it might look like the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is better than the Michelin CrossClimate 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.

Key Strengths

  • Class-leading wet braking and wet handling across tests (e.g., −8% wet braking vs Michelin in multiple 2024/25 tests)
  • Balanced, predictable dynamics with frequent overall wins (1/12 SUV 2024; 1/8 Sport Auto 2024; 1/7 Tire Reviews 2024; 2/16 ADAC 2025)
  • Often better value and strong wear outcomes (best value in several tests; low abrasion noted in ADAC and AutoBild)
  • Shortest dry braking in every shared test segment (e.g., up to ~6–7% shorter vs Continental)
  • Best-in-class winter performance feel with strong snow/ice traction, handling, and braking
  • Low rolling resistance and typically low noise; excellent projected mileage in some tests (e.g., AutoBild 2024 wear lead)

Dry Braking

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during ten dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 5.21% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
40.28M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
38.18M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:38.43M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.62M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:40M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.9M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:40M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.9M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:40.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.1M
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:39.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.2M
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:41.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.6M
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:40.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.9M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 1.08% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
71.13s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
71.91s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:55.8s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 56.4s
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:86.45s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 87.41s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 0.38% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
95.68Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95.32Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:87.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.2Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:94Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 94.5Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:113.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 113.5Km/H
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:100.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 99.2Km/H
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:82.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.2Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 scored 3.37% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
52 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
50.25 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:95 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92 Points
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:9 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.5 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during ten wet braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stopped the vehicle in 4.64% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
42.3M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
44.36M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

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
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:27.04M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.25M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:53.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 56.4M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:53.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 56.4M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:50.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 55.2M
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:33.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 34.1M
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:48.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.3M
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:31.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 33.6M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stopped the vehicle in 0.6% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
26.43M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
26.59M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:26.43M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 26.59M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stopped the vehicle in 5.19% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
38.4M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
40.5M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:38.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40.5M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 3.16% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
97.03s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100.2s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:86.1s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 87.9s
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:107.96s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 112.49s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 3.11% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
76.48Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74.1Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:74.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.7Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:75.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.9Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:84.2Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.8Km/H
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:79.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 77.4Km/H
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:68.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 67.7Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 scored 4.57% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
54.75 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
52.25 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:100 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 95 Points
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:9.5 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 9.5 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during four wet circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was 1.82% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
12.93s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
13.17s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

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
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:11.4s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 11.89s
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:15.67s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 16.18s
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:13.6s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 13.6s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during seven straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 0.79% higher speed than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
77.51Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78.13Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:77.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 77.6Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:72.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 74.3Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:71.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 73Km/H
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:72.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 75Km/H
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:98.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 90Km/H
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:73Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 slipped out at a 2.21% higher speed than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
2.66m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
2.72m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:2.46m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.28m/sec2
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:3.04m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.95m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:2.55m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.65m/sec2
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:2.25m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.22m/sec2
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:2.59m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.66m/sec2
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:2.5m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.5m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during eight snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.89% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
21.67M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
21.26M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:18.98M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 18.07M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:24.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23.9M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:22.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 22.4M
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:26.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 26.3M
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:30.2M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 29.8M
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:9.2M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 9M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 accelerated 2.57% faster than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
6.82s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
7s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:8.04s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.69s
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:5.6s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.31s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 2.74% better snow traction than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
2557.91N
Michelin CrossClimate 2
2630.08N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:2744N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2765N
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:2668N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2698N
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:4045N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4234N
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:1.44N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 1.49N
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:5644N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5825N
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:245N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 257N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.61% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
87.45s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
85.17s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:92.18s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 90.68s
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:82.72s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79.65s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.58% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
54.64Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
54.96Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:57.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 58.1Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:55.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 55.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:54.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 55.6Km/H
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:48.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 48.8Km/H
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:56.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57.2Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 2.73% more points than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
53.5 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
55 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:98 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 100 Points
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:9 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 10 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 provided 5.94% more lateral grip than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
2.06ms/2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
2.19ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:0.382ms/2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 0.386ms/2
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:3.74ms/2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.7% faster through a slalom than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
4.04m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
4.11m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:4.23m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.27m/sec2
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:4.16m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.26m/sec2
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:3.73m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.81m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle 3.49% shorter than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
10.88M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
10.5M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:6.67M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.79M
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:10.38M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 9.92M
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:15.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 14.8M

Ice Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 3.97% faster than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
5.04s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
4.84s
Ice acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Ice Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:4.78s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.97s
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:5.29s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.7s

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 scored 10% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
10 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
9 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:10 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 9 Points

Noise

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 measured 0.01% quieter than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
72.3dB
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72.31dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

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
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:73dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72dB
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:72dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.5dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:73.2dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 73.1dB
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:71.2dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.9dB
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:73.4dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 73.5dB
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:72.3dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72dB

Tire Weight

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.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
37.2Kg
Michelin CrossClimate 2
35Kg
Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:37.2Kg Michelin CrossClimate 2: 35Kg

Wear

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one wear tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is predicted to cover 0.72% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
51338.25KM
Michelin CrossClimate 2
51708.75KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:49330KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 62680KM
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:48200KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47500KM

Value

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 proved to have a 1.42% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
6.35Price/1000
Michelin CrossClimate 2
6.26Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:12.57Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 10.69Price/1000
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:2.8Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.05Price/1000

Price

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.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
92.09
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100.59
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

The Best All Season Tires for 2024
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:92.09 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 100.59

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 2.11% lower rolling resistance than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
7.57kg / t
Michelin CrossClimate 2
7.41kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:8.31kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.76kg / t
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:7.53kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.4kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:6.9kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.72kg / t
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
215/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:8kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8kg / t
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test
245/45 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:7.3kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.3kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 1.31% less fuel than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
5.36l/100km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.29l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:5.56l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.48l/100km
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:4.81l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.78l/100km
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:5.7l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.6l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 emitted 20.9% less particle wear matter than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2
67mg/km/t
Michelin CrossClimate 2
53mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact 2:67mg/km/t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Driver Reviews

Drivers largely praise the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 for excellent wet and cold-weather grip, quiet comfort, and predictable handling, with many noting strong traction and very low wear for high-mileage users. Dry precision is a bit softer than summer UHP tires, and a minority report rapid wear or isolated defects, mostly at high temperatures or specific cases. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, especially weighted by numerous high-score reviews.

Based on 30 reviews with an average rating of 86%

Michelin CrossClimate 2 Driver Reviews

Drivers largely praise the Michelin CrossClimate 2 for confident all-weather capability—especially snow/ice traction—plus strong wet safety, good dry grip for its class, and impressive comfort/low noise on many cars. A minority report drawbacks such as increased road noise on certain surfaces, mixed wet handling once worn or in specific vehicles, higher price, small fuel-efficiency penalties, and occasional faster or uneven wear. Overall, the CrossClimate 2 is viewed as a safe, year-round choice with standout winter performance.

Based on 128 reviews with an average rating of 81%

Best Review for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Given 88% 225/40 R18 on a combination of roads for 50 spirited miles
Compared to my previous premium summer tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is incredibly quiet and has fantastic grip. I am driving a plug-in hybrid Audi A3, and it became basically silent in fully electric mode. I always had wheelspin when I accelerated a little harder, because of the instant torque of the electric motor. What fascinates me is that this happened with both Bridgestone and Vredestein summer tires in warm, dry weather conditions. This is no longer the case with the ASC2. The rolling resistance also feels much better, the car coasts so effortlessly. Power consumption... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 982 - tire reviewed on November 2, 2023
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Best Review for the Michelin CrossClimate 2
Given 81% 235/50 R18 on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Car = 2014 Infiniti Q60 AWD (aka G37 Coupe / CV36 Skyline - RWD bias ATTESA AWD) Overall, pleased with the tire as I wanted a comfortable tire with long tread life and a true "All-Season" tire for the winter months as I have not yet purchased a set of dedicated summer wheels/tires yet. Coming from previous Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ which lasted around 52k of 45k mile rating with sometimes spirited driving, so have no reason to doubt Michelin's tread ware claims, at least on my vehicle. Handling in the dry, the AS3+ was better when taking curves/turns and activated the VDC/TCS less often,... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 908 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2021
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Conclusion

If your daily driving prioritizes wet‑weather security and balanced behavior, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the safer bet. It dominates wet braking across all shared tests, pairs that with composed wet handling, and typically lands near the top overall (e.g., 1/12 SUV, 1/7, 1/8, 2/16 ADAC). Its value scores are often better too, and wear is competitive to strong depending on the test.
Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 2 if winter capability and dry stopping are paramount. It repeatedly delivers the shortest dry braking (winning 10/10 dry braking comparisons) and the most confidence on snow and ice, often feeling closest to a true winter tire while keeping rolling resistance low. Just note its recurring wet‑grip shortfall versus the best, which can extend wet stopping distances.
Bottom line: Continental for wet‑led, year‑round balance and value; Michelin for snow assurance and dry‑road bite. Match the tire to the weather you see most.
Key Differences
  • Wet performance: Continental consistently stops shorter and handles better in the wet; Michelin’s wet grip is often only average.
  • Winter and dry braking: Michelin excels on snow/ice and delivers shorter dry stops; Continental is good, but not as strong in these two areas.
  • Value and ownership costs: Continental frequently scores better on value and sometimes wear; Michelin can lead on longevity but often costs more upfront.
Michelin CrossClimate 2

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Based on the tire 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 tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Footnote

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 %s and %s, 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.