Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin consistently dominates dry braking and snow capability, collecting 10 overall test wins to Continental's 1. Continental counters with class-leading wet grip and aquaplaning stability at a lower price point. For drivers, the choice comes down to whether you value Michelin's winter-like bite and dry stopping security, or Continental's wet-road confidence and better value.
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 eleven tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental AllSeasonContact | one | |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | ten |
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.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Best-in-test consistency in wet: frequent wins in wet braking, wet handling and wet circle
- Strong aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved), boosting confidence in heavy rain
- Lower purchase price and solid value metrics in multiple tests
- Competitive rolling resistance in several sizes for good fuel economy
- Class-leading dry braking across all shared tests
- Outstanding snow performance (traction, handling, slalom) rivaling winter tires
- Quieter ride with consistently lower external noise readings
- Generally low rolling resistance with strong overall efficiency
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during eleven dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 10.08% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.02% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during nine wet braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact stopped the vehicle in 2.08% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact
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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.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Continental AllSeasonContact
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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.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 2.17% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact
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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.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 1.85% higher speed than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 2.02% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 4.73% better snow traction than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.26% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 4.37% faster through a slalom than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact and Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tires performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during seven noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 1.83% quieter than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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.
Best In Tire Weight: Continental AllSeasonContact
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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.
Best In Wear: Continental AllSeasonContact
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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.
Best In Value: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Price
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during six price tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact cost 7.7% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Price: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 2.24% lower rolling resistance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental AllSeasonContact
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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.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Continental AllSeasonContact Driver Reviews
Continental AllSeasonContact is widely praised for excellent wet and snow grip, low cabin noise, and improved comfort, with many noting balanced, predictable handling and solid wear for an all-season. Dry grip is adequate for normal driving but can feel mushy or understeery in hot weather, and a minority report faster wear in heat and reduced wet traction as the tire ages. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high number of high-scoring reviews.
Based on 40 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Driver Reviews
Across 129 reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is most often described as a highly confidence-inspiring all-weather tire with standout snow/slush capability and strong dry braking/handling for its category, letting many drivers avoid seasonal tire swaps. Comfort and cabin refinement are frequently praised, with many finding it quieter and smoother than prior summer or OEM tires, and tread life is commonly reported as good when aligned/rotated. The main recurring drawbacks are mixed wet-road feedback (a meaningful minority report reduced wet grip or aquaplaning confidence, sometimes worsening with wear), plus reports of higher noise on certain surfaces/with age, a small fuel/EV range penalty, and premium pricing.
Based on 140 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Conclusion
Continental AllSeasonContact shines in the rain. It wins the majority of wet braking, wet handling and aquaplaning tests (straight and curved), often by meaningful margins, while undercutting Michelin on price in most sizes. If your climate is predominantly mild and wet, and you value stability in standing water plus lower purchase cost, Continental delivers strong real-world security and value.
Bottom line: Michelin for four-season breadth with a winter bias and top-tier dry stopping; Continental for wet-weather assurance and budget-friendlier ownership.
Key Differences
- Overall wins: Michelin 10 vs Continental 1, highlighting broader performance dominance
- Dry braking: Michelin leads every test (often 7-13% shorter) for superior emergency stopping
- Wet performance: Continental usually brakes and handles better in the wet and resists aquaplaning more
- Snow capability: Michelin is stronger in traction and handling; Continental occasionally edges snow braking
- Noise: Michelin is typically 1-3 dB quieter, adding refinement
- Price/value: Continental is regularly 6-13% cheaper with better value scores in multiple tests
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.Similar Comparisons
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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.