Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental AllSeasonContact 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 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.

In This Article

Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion

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!

Out of these ten tests:

Continental AllSeasonContact finished ahead of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in one of the tests
Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead of the Continental AllSeasonContact in nine of the tests

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

Lets look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

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 10.3% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

42.71M

Michelin CrossClimate 2

38.31M

Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 215/65 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 43.6M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.2M
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 39.99M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 36.9M
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview 225/50 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 42.3M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 42.3M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 41.6M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.6M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview 195/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 45.8M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 45.8M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	Continental AllSeasonContact: 42.3M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.2M
2023 TUV Report All Season Test 205/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 41.3M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.8M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Continental AllSeasonContact: 42.1M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.4M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 0.3% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact

62.36s

Michelin CrossClimate 2

62.55s

Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 45.91s	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 45.8s
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 78.8s	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79.3s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.23% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

99.34Km/H

Michelin CrossClimate 2

100.58Km/H

Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 215/65 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 104.2Km/H	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 105.5Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 89.6Km/H	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 91.5Km/H	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.3Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	Continental AllSeasonContact: 121.8Km/H	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 122.9Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Continental AllSeasonContact: 89.6Km/H	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 90.1Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact stopped the vehicle in 2.07% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact

42.1M

Michelin CrossClimate 2

42.99M

Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact

See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 215/65 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 48.3M	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 52M
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 27.59M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 26.48M
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview 225/50 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 53M	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 53M	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 33.2M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 32.2M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview 195/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 48.9M	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 48.9M	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 34.5M	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 35.6M
2023 TUV Report All Season Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 28.3M	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 31.4M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 45.3M	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 46M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact stopped the vehicle in 1.2% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact

30.58M

Michelin CrossClimate 2

30.95M

Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Continental AllSeasonContact

See how the Wet Braking - Cool winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16

✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 30.58M

Michelin CrossClimate 2: 30.95M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 0.45% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact

74.49s

Michelin CrossClimate 2

74.83s

Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 50.88s	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 50.65s
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 98.1s	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 99s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 1.77% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact

71.36Km/H

Michelin CrossClimate 2

70.1Km/H

Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 215/65 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 65.5Km/H	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 63.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 73.6Km/H	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 72.6Km/H	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.8Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 72.1Km/H	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.9Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Continental AllSeasonContact: 73Km/H	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 73.3Km/H

Wet Circle

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact had 5.32% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact

7.33m/s

Michelin CrossClimate 2

6.94m/s

Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact

See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>

2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 7.99m/s	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.71m/s
2023 TUV Report All Season Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 6.66m/s	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.17m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 1.22% higher speed than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

82.09Km/H

Michelin CrossClimate 2

83.1Km/H

Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 215/65 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 86Km/H	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 82Km/H
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 87.8Km/H	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 93.3Km/H	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.1Km/H
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 78.3Km/H	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 78.8Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 78.4Km/H	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.5Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 72.4Km/H	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.4Km/H
2023 TUV Report All Season Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 88.8Km/H	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 88.4Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Continental AllSeasonContact: 71.7Km/H	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 78.4Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact slipped out at a 0.64% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact

15.51m/sec2

Michelin CrossClimate 2

15.41m/sec2

Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental AllSeasonContact

See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 215/65 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 4.8m/sec2	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.43m/sec2
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 86.8m/sec2	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 87m/sec2
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 2.68m/sec2	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.52m/sec2
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 6.7m/sec2	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.5m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 3.08m/sec2	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.01m/sec2
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 2.42m/sec2	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.03m/sec2
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Continental AllSeasonContact: 2.07m/sec2	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.35m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 2.02% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

24.8M

Michelin CrossClimate 2

24.3M

Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 215/65 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 23.9M	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 24.4M
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 16.91M	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 17.33M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 26.1M	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27M
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 32.4M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 31.1M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 27.7M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.3M
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	Continental AllSeasonContact: 28.8M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 26.3M
2023 TUV Report All Season Test 205/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 18M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 17.1M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Continental AllSeasonContact: 24.6M	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23.9M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 11.97% faster than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

5.68s

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 5.85s	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.45s
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 6.8s	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.5s
2023 TUV Report All Season Test 205/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 4.4s	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.05s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 5.21% better snow traction than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

2803.25N

Michelin CrossClimate 2

2957.25N

Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 215/65 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 3486N	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3493N
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 2666N	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2995N
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 2502N	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2574N
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Continental AllSeasonContact: 2559N	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2767N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.64% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

102.35s

Michelin CrossClimate 2

99.65s

Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 89.19s	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.29s
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 115.5s	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 110s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.05% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

48.86Km/H

Michelin CrossClimate 2

49.38Km/H

Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 215/65 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 43.4Km/H	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43.4Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 41.3Km/H	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 57.3Km/H	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	Continental AllSeasonContact: 46.2Km/H	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47.7Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Continental AllSeasonContact: 56.1Km/H	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57.5Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

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 9.05% more points than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

7.24 Points

Michelin CrossClimate 2

7.96 Points

Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>

2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16

Continental AllSeasonContact: 7.24 Points

✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.96 Points

Snow Circle

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 4.46% more lateral grip than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

3.43ms/2

Michelin CrossClimate 2

3.59ms/2

Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>

2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16

Continental AllSeasonContact: 3.43ms/2

✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.59ms/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 3.38% faster through a slalom than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

4m/sec2

Michelin CrossClimate 2

4.14m/sec2

Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 4.5m/sec2	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.6m/sec2
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	Continental AllSeasonContact: 3.19m/sec2	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.41m/sec2
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Continental AllSeasonContact: 4.31m/sec2	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.42m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during zero subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 0% more points than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

9.5 Points

Michelin CrossClimate 2

9.5 Points

Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16

Continental AllSeasonContact: 9.5 Points

Michelin CrossClimate 2: 9.5 Points

Noise

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 1.77% quieter than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

72.82dB

Michelin CrossClimate 2

71.53dB

External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Noise winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 215/65 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 72.7dB	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.5dB
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 71.4dB	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.1dB
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 72.6dB	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72dB
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 72.7dB	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.6dB
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	Continental AllSeasonContact: 73.1dB	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.1dB
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Continental AllSeasonContact: 74.4dB	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.9dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.14% quieter than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

69.7dB

Michelin CrossClimate 2

69.6dB

Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Noise winner was calculated >>

2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17

Continental AllSeasonContact: 69.7dB

✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.6dB

Tire Weight

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact weighed 5.34% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact

7518Kg

Michelin CrossClimate 2

7942Kg

Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Continental AllSeasonContact

See how the Tire Weight winner was calculated >>

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16

✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 7518Kg

Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7942Kg

Wear

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one wear tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact is predicted to cover 0.35% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact

42273KM

Michelin CrossClimate 2

42123.5KM

Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Continental AllSeasonContact

See how the Wear winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 43549KM	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40407KM
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 40997KM	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43840KM

Value

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during two value tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact proved to have a 6.16% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact

13.1Price/1000

Michelin CrossClimate 2

13.96Price/1000

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Continental AllSeasonContact

See how the Value winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 14.12Price/1000	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 15.72Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 12.07Price/1000	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.2Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during five price tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact cost 6.01% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact

387.8

Michelin CrossClimate 2

412.6

Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Continental AllSeasonContact

See how the Price winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 215/65 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 545	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 580
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 615	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 635
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 91	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 104.99
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 495	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 535
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 193	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 208

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 2.21% lower rolling resistance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

7.69kg / t

Michelin CrossClimate 2

7.52kg / t

Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 215/65 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 7.2kg / t	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.11kg / t
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 205/55 R16	Continental AllSeasonContact: 7.82kg / t	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.66kg / t
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 7.66kg / t	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.17kg / t
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17	Continental AllSeasonContact: 8.1kg / t	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.9kg / t
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test 195/55 R16	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 7.13kg / t	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.24kg / t
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 235/35 R19	✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 7.5kg / t	Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.6kg / t
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test 225/40 R18	Continental AllSeasonContact: 8.44kg / t	✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.98kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact used 6.17% less fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact

5.32l/100km

Michelin CrossClimate 2

5.67l/100km

Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental AllSeasonContact

See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16

✓ Continental AllSeasonContact: 5.32l/100km

Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.67l/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 33.18% less particle wear matter than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact

21.4Gram/1000km

Michelin CrossClimate 2

14.3Gram/1000km

Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16

Continental AllSeasonContact: 21.4Gram/1000km

✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 14.3Gram/1000km

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental AllSeasonContact and Michelin CrossClimate 2.

In total the Continental AllSeasonContact has been reviewed 35 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 91 times and drivers have given the tire 82% overall.

This means drivers in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Best Review for the Continental AllSeasonContact

Given 90% 225/45 R17 on mostly country roads for 190 spirited miles

Initially tested on very wet and slushy country roads and additionally on 5-10 cm compacted snow in the mountains. Tires appeared to perform as well in these conditions as my full winter tires (Nokian WR D4). Dry braking performance in the 0-8 degree range seems very good but fast cornering and general dry handling was lacking a little to my summer Pirelli's when the temperatures were nearer 8 degrees. Still sufficient dry handling for all but the most spirited of drives I would say. Early impressions are good, more winter and dry testing needed but the wet performance has been exemplary.... Continue reading this review using the link below

Helpful 254 - tire reviewed on December 18, 2017

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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 263 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2021

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Conclusion

In conclusion the Continental AllSeasonContact was better in dry handling [s], wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, curved aquaplaning, tire weight, wear, value, price and fuel consumption tests, whereas the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], straight aqua, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, subj. comfort, noise, noise, rolling resistance and abrasion tests.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire, but comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance the Michelin CrossClimate 2 seems to be the best tire overall.

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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 Continental AllSeasonContact and Michelin CrossClimate 2, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

Test Results

Dry Braking

Dry Handling [s]

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Wet Braking

Wet Braking - Cool

Wet Handling [s]

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Wet Circle

Straight Aqua

Curved Aquaplaning

Snow Braking

Snow Traction

Snow Traction

Snow Handling [s]

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Snow Handling

Snow Circle

Snow Slalom

Subj. Comfort

Noise

Noise

Tire Weight

Wear

Value

Price

Rolling Resistance

Fuel Consumption

Abrasion

Real World Driver Reviews

Conclusion

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