Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 3
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 70
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 12
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 6 times and the CrossClimate 3 3 times. The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 5.2% shorter in the wet; the CrossClimate 3 lasted 10.7% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if you prioritize wet grip and predictable wet-road handling, it is repeatedly stronger there across the shared tests. Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 3 if you see regular snow and want maximum winter traction and braking, but accept that several tests show it giving away wet braking and wet handling to the Continental.
Where the AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger
- Consistently shorter wet braking than Michelin across the shared tests, including Auto Bild 2025 and Auto Express 2026.
- Usually quicker and more confidence-inspiring on wet handling and wet circle tests, for example Auto Zeitung 2026 and Auto Bild 2025.
- Strong refinement focus in several notes, with comfort highlighted in Auto Bild 2026 and Auto Bild Allrad 2026, and low interior noise noted by Die Reifentester 2026.
Where the CrossClimate 3 is stronger
- Repeatedly stronger in snow braking, traction and handling, winning snow disciplines in Auto Express 2026 and described as best on snow in Auto Bild Allrad 2026.
- Generally shorter dry braking than the Continental by a small but repeatable margin, seen in Auto Bild 2025 and 2026 and Auto Express 2026.
- Often better straight-line aquaplaning resistance than the Continental, for example in Die Reifentester 2026 and Auto Zeitung 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 at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | CrossClimate 3 |
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| Shared tests won9 shared tests | 6 | 3 | |
| Dry18 measurements | 9 | The AllSeasonContact 2 lapped the dry handling course 1.9% faster (3 tests) | 8 |
| Wet37 measurements | 27 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 5.2% shorter in the wet (9 tests) | 10 |
| Snow27 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 3 stopped 4.6% shorter on snow (7 tests) | 27 |
| Comfort12 measurements | 7 | 5 | |
| Value13 measurements | 3 | The CrossClimate 3 lasted 10.7% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 10 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | Level | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating70 and 12 reviews | 83% | Too close to call | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 82% | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 7 points | 75% |
| Pricein the 7 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 3 was dearer in 6 of 7 | +7.7% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 140 | 69 sizes made in both | 84 |
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 9 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 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P5 of 15 | P4 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P8 of 30 | P12 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test | P2 of 12 | P4 of 12 | |
| 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test | P2 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2026 Auto Express All Season Tire Test | P3 of 8 | P2 of 8 | |
| The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 | P6 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 | P8 of 9 | P4 of 9 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 15 | P7 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P7 of 30 | P11 of 30 |
Performance profile
23 measurements from the 9 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact 2
CrossClimate 3
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 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 3 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
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
CrossClimate 3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12. 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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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 9.5 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | CrossClimate 3 | ||
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| 87 | Dry | 78 | ||
| 94 | Wet | 66 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 92 | ||
| 74 | Value | 78 | ||
| 84 | Snow | 99 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 7.8 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 8.5 | ||
| 7.9 | Wear | 8.9 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 9 | ||
| 8.3 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 7.7 | Ice Grip | 6.8 | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12. 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
- 82%from 12 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 189,947 milesdriven by reviewers
Across nine reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 3 is widely praised as a highly capable all-season tire with standout comfort, low noise, and strong real-world grip in dry and wet conditions. Drivers also report impressive longevity/wear, with several noting confident handling and reassuring performance in winter climates and light-to-moderate snow. The main recurring limitation is traction and predictability on ice (and at the limit in heavier snow), where it cannot consistently match a dedicated winter tire and may feel a bit comfort-biased rather than sporty.
- High ride comfort
- Low road noise/quiet on most surfaces
- Strong wet-road performance (grip and aquaplaning resistance)
- Good all-season versatility across wide temperature ranges
- Ice grip is only moderate and trails dedicated winter tires
- Not a sporty tire (softer feel/less sharp than summer performance tires)
- Can feel less secure at the limit in heavier snow conditions
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 12 CrossClimate 3 reviewsWho is reading this review it should know that they are bad in wet condition. I tought that beacause is Michelin they will be great but they are not. In dry they are good but in wet they are losing traction and understeer very easy. I don’t have a powerfull car, is only 120hp. I will not buy this tires again. There are better choices than Michelin at least in the segment of all season
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 140 sizes of the AllSeasonContact 2 and 84 of the CrossClimate 3, 69 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | CrossClimate 3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 140 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 84 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 69 sizes 195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16205/40 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17205/60 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17215/50 R17and 57 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B75%C20%A4%D1% | B63%C37%A1% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B97%A3% | 71-75 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 248 of 248 | 128 of 128 |
| On the market since | - | 2025 |
| Replaced | Continental AllSeasonContact (2017) | Michelin CrossClimate 2 (2020) |
| 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 for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 3 was the dearer tire in 6 of the 7 tests that listed prices, by 7.7% 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 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 (13 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.
These two all-season tires have been compared directly in nine independent tests: Auto Bild's all-season tests in 2025 and 2026 (plus their 30-tire braking shootouts), Auto Bild Allrad's 2026 SUV all-season test, Auto Zeitung's 2026 all-season test, Auto Express's 2026 all-season test, Tire Reviews' “Best All Season Tires for 2026/27” test, and Die Reifentester's 2026 test.
Headline result, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 tends to be the safer wet-weather choice and often places higher overall, while the Michelin CrossClimate 3 repeatedly trades wet grip for stronger snow performance and usually better dry braking. Across the shared data, it is a clear split of priorities rather than a small, all-round difference.
Conclusion
Across the shared tests, the most consistent pattern is wet braking and wet handling. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 beats the Michelin CrossClimate 3 for wet braking in every test where both are measured, typically by around 4 to 8% (for example in Auto Bild 2025 and Auto Zeitung 2026). The same theme shows up in wet handling and wet circle work, where the Continental is regularly quicker and also rated more confidence-inspiring subjectively, most clearly in Auto Zeitung's 2026 test where Michelin's wet safety score is the lowest and the notes mention understeer.
The Michelin's counterpunch is winter performance. In nearly every snow discipline the CrossClimate 3 is ahead, often by meaningful margins. In Auto Bild Allrad's 2026 SUV test it is described as the best tire on snow, and in Auto Express 2026 it wins all three snow tests. Even where the gaps are smaller, the Michelin still tends to lead for snow traction, braking and handling, making this a repeated, robust advantage.
In the dry, the picture is mixed but understandable. Michelin usually stops shorter in dry braking by about 2 to 3% across several tests, but the Continental is often the more convincing tire on a handling lap, including Tire Reviews' 2026/27 test and Auto Zeitung 2026, where it is also rated much better subjectively. Aquaplaning is the messiest area: Michelin more often has the higher straight-line aquaplaning speed, yet Continental sometimes leads in curved aquaplaning (Auto Bild 2025 and Auto Bild Allrad 2026), while Tire Reviews 2026/27 is unusual in putting the Continental near the back in both aquaplaning tests. For mileage and efficiency, results split by test, with Auto Bild 2026 favoring Continental for wear but Auto Bild 2025 and Auto Zeitung 2026 favoring Michelin.
If your driving is mostly UK-style wet roads with only occasional snow days, the Continental's repeatable wet advantage is the safer bet. If you regularly deal with proper snow and want that extra winter bite, the Michelin's snow superiority is hard to ignore, as long as you accept the wet-grip trade-off shown in multiple publications.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs CrossClimate 3: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the Michelin CrossClimate 3 the better tire?
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 6 times and the CrossClimate 3 3 times. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the CrossClimate 3 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the CrossClimate 3?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 27 of the 37 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.2% shorter in the wet across 9 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 9 of the 18 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the dry handling course 1.9% faster across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 3 led 27 of the 27 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.6% shorter on snow across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 3 lasted 10.7% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 2.7% lower rolling resistance (7 tests). Owners rate wear 7.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 8.9/10 for the CrossClimate 3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 9/10 for the CrossClimate 3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the CrossClimate 3 82% from 12. 82% of AllSeasonContact 2 owners would buy it again, against 75% for the CrossClimate 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 7 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 3 was the dearer tire in 6 of them, by 7.7% 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 3 in 84 (16 to 22 inch). 69 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 B and B.
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