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Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

All Season Passenger Car 13 shared tests
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
TR Score
9.5/10
Owners say
83% · 70
Head to head 8-4 wins in 13 shared tests, 1 level 2023-2026 · 7 publications
Michelin CrossClimate 2
TR Score
9.5/10
Owners say
80% · 173

In the 13 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 8 times and the CrossClimate 2 4 times, with one level. The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 4.8% shorter in the wet; the CrossClimate 2 stopped 4.9% shorter in the dry.

Data updated

Which should you buy?

Choose the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if your priority is maximum year-round safety and confidence on wet roads (commuting, motorway rain, mixed climates) with consistently strong results everywhere. Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 2 if you regularly drive in snow-heavy regions and want the most winter-leaning all-season feel plus elite dry braking-while accepting that wet grip and wet braking are more likely to be the limiting factors versus the newest top performers.

Where the AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger

  • Class-leading wet safety: dominant wet braking and wet handling across the shared tests (13 wet-braking wins; 9 wet-handling wins)
  • Consistently strong overall balance, translating to more overall test wins (8 vs 4) and frequent top-2 placements (e.g., ADAC 2026 winner)
  • Confident, precise dynamics in mixed conditions; often competitive in dry handling even when dry braking isn't class-leading
Everything on the AllSeasonContact 2

Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger

  • Outstanding dry braking performance (12 wins out of 13), often delivering a ~5-7% shorter stop than Continental (e.g., 38.9 m vs 41.6 m in Motor 2025)
  • Typically strongest winter performance, frequently leading snow braking/traction/handling and earning “winter-tire-like” praise in subjective reports
  • Often very good efficiency credentials: repeatedly strong rolling resistance results and strong environmental scoring in ADAC contexts
Everything on the CrossClimate 2

The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.

AllSeasonContact 2 vs CrossClimate 2 at a glance

Category AllSeasonContact 2 Gap CrossClimate 2
Shared tests won13 shared tests 8 1 level 4
Dry24 measurements 10 The CrossClimate 2 stopped 4.9% shorter in the dry (13 tests) 14
Wet53 measurements 37 The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 4.8% shorter in the wet (13 tests) 13
Snow38 measurements 3 The CrossClimate 2 stopped 2.2% shorter on snow (11 tests) 34
Ice6 measurements 3 Level between the two. 3
Comfort12 measurements 6 Level between the two. 6
Value21 measurements 6 The CrossClimate 2 shed 19.8% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests) 13
Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold 9.5/10 Level 9.5/10
Owner rating70 and 173 reviews 83% The AllSeasonContact 2 by 3 points 80%
Would buy againshare of owners 82% The AllSeasonContact 2 by 9 points 73%
Pricein the 10 tests that listed prices Cheaper The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 9 of 10 +7%
Sizes madeEU label registrations 140 91 sizes made in both 116

Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.

Head to head in 13 tests, 2023 to 2026

Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.

Test AllSeasonContact 2 Field CrossClimate 2
2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 2026 · 185/65 R15 P1 of 16 P2 of 16
2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 TUV · 2026 · 205/55 R16 · VW Golf VIII 1.5TSI, Skoda Superb 1.5TSI P2 of 5 P3 of 5
2025 Motor All Season Tire Test Motor · 2025 · 215/55 R17 · VW Troc P3 of 7 P2 of 7
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test ADAC · 2025 · 225/45 R17 P2 of 16 P5 of 16
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test Auto Bild · 2025 · 245/45 R18 P4 of 9 P2 of 9
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test Sport Auto · 2024 · 215/40 R18 P1 of 6 P4 of 6
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 2024 · 245/45 R18 P1 of 10 P6 of 10
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 2024 · 225/50 R17 P2 of 15 P3 of 15
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 2024 · 225/50 R17 P3 of 37 P4 of 37
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 Tire Reviews · 2024 · 235/35 R19 Tire Reviews test P2 of 6 P2 of 6
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 Tire Reviews · 2024 · 205/55 R16 Tire Reviews test P1 of 7 P4 of 7
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 2023 · 225/45 R17 P2 of 16 P1 of 16
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout Auto Bild · 2023 · 225/45 R17 P5 of 35 P2 of 35

Performance profile

27 measurements from the 13 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.

Dry BrakingDry Handling (s)Dry Handling (mph)Subj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet Braking - ConcreteWet Handling (s)Wet Handling (mph)Subj. Wet HandlingWet CircleStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow Traction (lbf)Snow HandlingSnow Handling (mph)Subj. Snow HandlingSnow CircleSnow SlalomIce BrakingIce TractionNoiseWearRolling ResistanceFuel ConsumptionAbrasion (mg/km/t)

Where each is furthest ahead

AllSeasonContact 2

CrossClimate 2

Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.

In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.

Every measurement, side by side

Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.

Measurement AllSeasonContact 2 Gap CrossClimate 2 Wins
133 4.9% 126 1-12
83.81 1% 84.62 4-0
59.5 0.4% 59.2 3-2
scored 4.6% scored 2-0
132 4.8% 138 13-0
87 0.6% 87 1-0
161 5.6% 171 1-0
127 4.7% 134 2-0
89.57 2.4% 91.88 4-0
47.5 3.2% 46 5-0
scored 2.6% scored 1-0
12.93 1.8% 13.17 4-0
49.5 1.3% 50 2-9
9.1 1.2% 9.2 4-4
65 2.2% 64 0-11
5.56 2.6% 5.52 1-3
575 2.2% 587 1-6
86.71 2.8% 84.32 0-4
34 0.6% 34.2 1-3
scored 6.6% scored 0-2
6.8 4% 7.2 0-2
13.3 1.8% 13.5 0-3
44 1.1% 44 2-2
5.04 3.7% 4.84 1-1
scored 11.1% scored 1-0
72.02 = 72.03 5-5
82 5.9% 77.2 0-1
30,653 0.9% 31,123 3-2
7.45 1.8% 7.31 2-5
5.37 0.5% 5.34 1-3
63 19.8% 50.5 0-2
791 33.4% 527 0-1

Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.

Scores beyond the shared tests

On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.

Tire Reviews Score by category
AllSeasonContact 2 Category CrossClimate 2
87Dry 95
94Wet 75
83Comfort 82
74Value 84
84Snow 94
42Ice 47

Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.

What owners say

What owners rate
AllSeasonContact 2 Category CrossClimate 2
8.4Dry Grip 8.6
8.7Wet Grip 7.9
8Road Feedback 7.6
8Handling 7.5
7.9Wear 8.4
8.9Comfort 8.3
8.3Snow Grip 8.4
7.7Ice Grip 7.5

Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2

  • 83%from 70 reviews
  • 82%would buy again
  • 667,287 milesdriven by reviewers

Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 highly overall (81% average), most often praising its smooth, comfortable ride and low noise levels, alongside very strong wet grip that inspires confidence. Dry grip is also widely viewed as secure and predictable, and around one in five owners report it coping well in snow for an all-season. The main recurring drawback is steering feel: around one in four owners describe softer, less immediate response, and tread life feedback is mixed, with a noticeable minority reporting faster-than-expected wear.

  • Noticeably smoother, more comfortable ride
  • Low cabin noise and a refined drive
  • Excellent wet grip and confidence in the rain
  • Strong dry grip and traction under acceleration
  • Steering feels soft or delayed, with a dead spot for some drivers
  • Tread life reports are inconsistent, with some seeing faster wear
  • Handling can feel less sharp than expected in the dry

Summarised by AI from 61 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.

I chose XL-rated tires because I tend to drive a bit faster, and they provide better stability with less sidewall flex. I use them only during the winter, and they've been excellent. They are no noisier than winter tires, and in my experience they perform better in about 90% of winter conditions. The only exception is deep snow, where proper winter tires still have an advantage, although these tires handle it quite well too.

76% Cupra Born 58kw 215/55 R18 20,000 miles October 28, 2026
All 70 AllSeasonContact 2 reviews

Michelin CrossClimate 2

  • 80%from 173 reviews
  • 73%would buy again
  • 2,411,545 milesdriven by reviewers

Owners generally rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2 highly, most often praising its dependable all-weather grip with standout snow traction and strong dry and wet grip for an all-season tire. Comfort is commonly reported as very good and a sizeable minority also find it quiet, though road noise is a recurring talking point with roughly one in eight owners complaining it can hum or rumble. The main consistent drawback is efficiency: around one in seven owners report noticeably worse fuel economy/EV range (rolling resistance). A smaller but meaningful group also criticise wet handling confidence, particularly when pushed, even though straight-line wet grip and aquaplaning resistance tend to be viewed positively.

  • Excellent snow traction and winter security
  • Strong dry grip and traction
  • Confident wet grip in everyday driving
  • Good ride comfort over longer distances
  • Noticeable hit to fuel economy/EV range (higher rolling resistance)
  • Wet handling can feel nervous or lack confidence when cornering/braking
  • Can be louder than expected on certain surfaces or at speed

Summarised by AI from 153 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.

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.

70% Toyota GR Yaris 205/50 R17 10,000 miles October 19, 2026
All 173 CrossClimate 2 reviews

Sizes, EU label and lineage

From the EU label registrations for each tire: 140 sizes of the AllSeasonContact 2 and 116 of the CrossClimate 2, 91 of them made in both.

Category AllSeasonContact 2 CrossClimate 2
Season All Season All Season
Sizes made 140 sizes, 15 to 22 inch 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch
Made in both 91 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/60 R15185/50 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16and 79 more
EU label wet grip B98%C2% B81%C19%
EU label rolling resistance B75%C20%A4%D1% C55%B33%D11%A1%
EU label noise 70-73 dB B97%A3% 69-73 dB B78%A22%
Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes 248 of 248 176 of 176
On the market since - 2020
Replaced Continental AllSeasonContact (2017) Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017)
Replaced by - Michelin CrossClimate 3
Awards Highly Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best All Season Tires for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2026/27) Winner: Best All-Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2023) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022)
Price in the shared tests The CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 9 of the 10 tests that listed prices, by 7% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable.

Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.

Previous generation: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 (11 shared tests)

Reading the results

Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.

Continental's AllSeasonContact 2 and Michelin's CrossClimate 2 are two of the most recognizable premium all-season touring tires, but they arrive at “do-it-all” performance from very different angles. The CrossClimate 2 has long been the benchmark for winter-capable all-season tires (often feeling closest to a winter tire on snow), while the newer AllSeasonContact 2 has been engineered as a modern, no-weakness all-rounder that aims to be especially strong where all-seasons most often get exposed: wet grip and wet braking.

Across 13 shared professional tests, that personality split shows up repeatedly. Michelin tends to dominate dry braking and most snow metrics, and it frequently scores very well on rolling resistance and long-life running costs. Continental, however, racks up overall wins by stacking consistent, high-level results-most notably by repeatedly beating Michelin in wet braking and wet handling, which are often the deciding safety criteria in mixed European climates.

Conclusion

If you prioritize year-round safety balance-especially in rainy climates or for drivers who want the most predictable behavior across changing conditions-the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the clearer “default pick.” It wins the wet category comprehensively in this dataset (13-0 in wet braking wins, and 9-0 in wet handling wins), and that advantage is often meaningful in real terms: for example in the 2024 Auto Bild SUV test it stops 4.4 m shorter in the wet (50.8 m vs 55.2 m), and in the 2026 ADAC test it brakes 2.4 m shorter (32.8 m vs 35.2 m). That wet safety edge is a major reason it lands higher overall in many lineups (e.g., 1st vs 2nd in ADAC 2026; 2nd vs 5th in ADAC 2025; 1st vs 6th in Auto Bild SUV 2024).

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 remains a strong and often compelling choice, but it's more specialist in its strengths: it is consistently excellent in dry braking (winning 12 of 13 shared comparisons, commonly by ~5-7%) and is usually the stronger snow performer (11 wins in snow braking, 9 in snow traction, 7 in snow handling). In practical terms, drivers who frequently face snow-covered roads, steep climbs, or want the most “winter-tire-like” feel from an all-season may still prefer the Michelin-accepting that its wet grip is more mid-pack and can cap its overall ranking. The takeaway: CrossClimate 2 is the winter-leaning, dry-braking star with often excellent longevity/efficiency; AllSeasonContact 2 is the newer-generation, wet-safety-led all-rounder that wins by having fewer compromises.

AllSeasonContact 2 vs CrossClimate 2: your questions

Is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 the better tire?

In the 13 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 8 times and the CrossClimate 2 4 times, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.

Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the CrossClimate 2?

The AllSeasonContact 2 led 37 of the 53 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.8% shorter in the wet across 13 tests.

Which is better in the dry?

The CrossClimate 2 led 14 of the 24 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.9% shorter in the dry across 13 tests.

Which is better in snow?

The CrossClimate 2 led 34 of the 38 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.2% shorter on snow across 11 tests.

Which lasts longer and costs less to run?

The AllSeasonContact 2 lasted 0.9% longer in the wear tests (5 tests); the CrossClimate 2 had 1.8% lower rolling resistance (9 tests), used 0.5% less fuel (4 tests) and shed 19.8% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2.

Which is quieter and more comfortable?

Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2.

What do owners say?

Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. 82% of AllSeasonContact 2 owners would buy it again, against 73% for the CrossClimate 2.

Which is more expensive?

In the 10 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 9 of them, by 7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.

Are they available in the same sizes?

The AllSeasonContact 2 is made in 140 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the CrossClimate 2 in 116 (15 to 22 inch). 91 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the AllSeasonContact 2 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate 2 B and C.

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Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.

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