Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 70
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 24
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport finished ahead 4 times and the AllSeasonContact 2 twice. The AllSeasonContact 2 averaged a 2.9% higher speed on the wet handling course; the CrossClimate 3 Sport had 9% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport if you drive a faster car, prioritize short braking distances, strong aquaplaning resistance, and low rolling resistance (efficiency)-it's the more consistently top-ranking, performance-focused all-season. Choose the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if your priorities are a calmer touring feel, strong wet-track balance, and better perceived refinement/comfort, but be cautious if you often face deep standing water where its aquaplaning weakness can matter most.
Where the AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger
- Strong wet-circuit balance and lateral control (wins in wet handling and wet circle across shared tests; e.g., 11.82 s vs 12.26 s wet circle in AutoBild 2025)
- Refinement advantage in multiple assessments (quieter cabin and better comfort in Die Reifentester; also lower measured noise in the 2026 'Best All Season' test: 70.97 dB vs 72.13 dB)
- Very capable dry handling pace for a touring all-season (fastest dry handling lap in the 2026 'Best All Season' test; dry handling wins 3 vs 1 overall)
Where the CrossClimate 3 Sport is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry braking in every shared test (6/6 wins; often 3-7% advantage, e.g., 40.0 m vs 38.1 m and 41.5 m vs 38.8 m)
- Best-in-comparison rolling resistance/efficiency across the dataset (4/4 wins; often ~9-11% lower, e.g., 8.32 vs 7.56 kg/t, 8.49 vs 7.53 kg/t)
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance on both straight and curved tests (wins 4/4 in each; e.g., 81.3 vs 85.9 km/h straight aqua in Die Reifentester 2026)
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 3 Sport at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | CrossClimate 3 Sport |
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| Shared tests won6 shared tests | 2 | 4 | |
| Dry13 measurements | 3 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport stopped 4.6% shorter in the dry (6 tests) | 10 |
| Wet22 measurements | 9 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.3% higher speed (4 tests) | 13 |
| Snow15 measurements | 6 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport averaged a 0.7% higher speed on the snow handling course (2 tests) | 8 |
| Comfort9 measurements | 4 | 3 | |
| Value6 measurements | 1 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport had 9% lower rolling resistance (4 tests) | 5 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 0.1 | 9.6/10 |
| Owner rating70 and 24 reviews | 83% | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 3 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 82% | The CrossClimate 3 Sport by 4 points | 86% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 3 Sport was dearer in 3 of 3 | +9.8% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 140 | 40 sizes made in both | 63 |
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 6 tests, 2025 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 3 Sport |
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| The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 | P6 of 10 | P2 of 10 | |
| 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 | P8 of 9 | P3 of 9 | |
| 2026 AutoView All-Season Tire Test | P2 of 4 | P1 of 4 | |
| 2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test | P2 of 5 | P3 of 5 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 15 | P3 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P7 of 30 | P6 of 30 |
Performance profile
17 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact 2
CrossClimate 3 Sport
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 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact 2
CrossClimate 3 Sport
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
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.
Where owners rate each higher
AllSeasonContact 2
Not ahead in any category
CrossClimate 3 Sport
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
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.
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| 57 | 0.4% | 56.7 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 127 | 1% | 129 | 3-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 68.48 | 0.4% | 68.76 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.3 | 2.9% | 45 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.34 | 1.9% | 15.64 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.8 | 3.3% | 51.5 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.9 | 2.8% | 8.1 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 90 | 0.2% | 89 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 66.12 | 0.9% | 66.75 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 33.1 | 0.7% | 33.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.3 | 0.8% | 12.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.2 | 0.2% | 13.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 30,230 | 4.5% | 28,925 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.3 | 9% | 7.55 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,125 | 18.9% | 912 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 3 Sport 9.6 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | CrossClimate 3 Sport | ||
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| 87 | Dry | 100 | ||
| 94 | Wet | 59 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 23 | ||
| 74 | Value | - | ||
| 84 | Snow | 100 | ||
| 42 | Ice | - | ||
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
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | CrossClimate 3 Sport | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 8.7 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 7.9 | Wear | 8.8 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 9.2 | ||
| 8.3 | Snow Grip | 9.4 | ||
| 7.7 | Ice Grip | 9.4 | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24. 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.
All 70 AllSeasonContact 2 reviewsI 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.
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
- 86%from 24 reviews
- 86%would buy again
- 88,237 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport very highly overall (86.1% average; 18 of 20 positive), most consistently praising how quiet and comfortable it is while still delivering strong, predictable grip in both the dry and the wet. Around half of reviewers mention the low road noise and smooth ride, and many also highlight confident dry performance and wet traction that feels close to a summer UHP tire for everyday driving. Downsides are less common, but around one in seven owners raise faster-than-expected wear, and around one in ten criticise the lack of rim protection.
- Quiet on the road, even at speed
- Smooth, comfortable ride
- Strong, predictable dry grip
- Confident wet grip and traction
- Faster-than-expected tread wear for some owners
- Little to no rim protection / exposed rims
- Steering feel not as sharp for everyone
Summarised by AI from 20 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 24 CrossClimate 3 Sport reviewsFitted on my Golf 7.5 GTI Performance as a replacement for a winter tire (Zagreb, Croatia - there hasn't been much snow in a couple of years, only wet conditions).
So far so good - only down side for now is noise. They are louder than most of the tires I have driven on. Speaking as someone who has Bridgestone Potenza Evo Sport summer time.
Feedback on the steering wheel is good, sharp.Looks good on the car with their sporty side wall.
I will get back on this review after this winter and some snow potential.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 140 sizes of the AllSeasonContact 2 and 63 of the CrossClimate 3 Sport, 40 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | CrossClimate 3 Sport |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 140 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 63 sizes, 18 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 40 sizes 205/40 R18215/40 R18225/40 R18235/40 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/40 R18225/40 R19235/35 R19245/35 R19245/40 R19245/45 R19and 28 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B75%C20%A4%D1% | B78%C22% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B97%A3% | 72-75 dB B81%A19% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 248 of 248 | 63 of 63 |
| On the market since | - | 2025 |
| Replaced | Continental AllSeasonContact (2017) | - |
| 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, 2026/27) Winner: Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 3 Sport was the dearer tire in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 9.8% 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.
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 3 Sport are both premium all-season tires, but they're built with notably different priorities. The Continental sits in the premium-touring lane, aiming for broad, easy-to-access grip and everyday refinement, while the Michelin is an ultra-high-performance all-season designed to feel more “summer-like” in steering response and braking-without giving up genuine winter capability.
Across six shared tests (mostly in 225/40 R18, plus one 255/45 R19), the Michelin more often lands nearer the top of the overall rankings (including 2/11 and 1/4 wins), largely on the back of consistently shorter dry stopping distances, strong wet braking in several tests, and class-leading rolling resistance. The Continental, however, repeatedly shows a different kind of strength: reassuring wet-circuit balance and wet handling/circle performance, strong subjective stability in snow, and a refinement advantage in noise/comfort-though it comes with a recurring red flag in aquaplaning resistance in multiple reports.
Conclusion
If you want the more athletic, performance-leaning all-season, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport is the clearer pick overall. It wins every shared dry-braking comparison (6/6), often by meaningful margins (e.g., 41.5 m vs 38.8 m in AutoBild/Braking test, ~6.5% shorter), and it repeatedly posts the best rolling resistance (e.g., 8.35 vs 7.39 kg/t and 8.49 vs 7.53 kg/t), which translates into real-world efficiency gains. It also tends to score very well subjectively for steering/directness, and it places higher overall in most of the shared tests.
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 makes the strongest case for drivers who value a calmer, more confidence-inspiring tire at everyday speeds-especially in mixed wet conditions where balance matters as much as raw braking. It frequently leads wet handling and wet circle metrics (category summary: 3 wins each in wet handling and wet circle), and it can also be the quieter/more comfortable option (notably in Die Reifentester, where it led cabin noise and comfort scores). The key caveat is standing-water security: several tests explicitly call out weak straight and curved aquaplaning, and the Michelin wins aquaplaning categories outright in the shared dataset (4/4 in both straight and curved).
Practical takeaway: CrossClimate 3 Sport is the better “fast car” all-season that prioritizes braking, steering precision, and efficiency; AllSeasonContact 2 is the friendlier touring-oriented alternative if you prioritize refinement and progressive handling feel-provided deep water/aquaplaning resistance isn't your dominant risk scenario.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs CrossClimate 3 Sport: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport the better tire?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport finished ahead 4 times and the AllSeasonContact 2 twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 9.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the CrossClimate 3 Sport?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 13 of the 22 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 3.3% higher speed across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 10 of the 13 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.6% shorter in the dry across 6 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport led 8 of the 15 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 0.7% higher speed on the snow handling course across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 3 Sport had 9% lower rolling resistance (4 tests). Owners rate wear 7.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 8.8/10 for the CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 9.2/10 for the CrossClimate 3 Sport.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 Sport 86% from 24. 82% of AllSeasonContact 2 owners would buy it again, against 86% for the CrossClimate 3 Sport.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 3 Sport was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 9.8% 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 3 Sport in 63 (18 to 23 inch). 40 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 3 Sport A and B.
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