Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 173
- TR Score
- 7.8/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 6
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 5 times and the AllSeasonExpert 2 not once. The CrossClimate 2 stopped 16.5% shorter in the dry; the AllSeasonExpert 2 held 12.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 2 if you want the most rounded all-season with strong dry safety margins, excellent snow traction/handling, and better efficiency-especially for mixed driving and higher speeds. Choose the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 if your main concern is aquaplaning/standing-water security and purchase price, and you're willing to accept clearly longer dry braking and a less precise, more sluggish steering response.
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Consistently class-leading dry braking (wins 5/5; often 7-11 m shorter than Uniroyal in comparable tests)
- Strong winter performance, especially traction and handling on snow (wins snow traction 4/4 and snow handling 3/3 where measured)
- Lower rolling resistance / better efficiency in all measured head-to-heads (wins 3/3)
Where the AllSeasonExpert 2 is stronger
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance (wins straight aquaplaning 4/4 and curved aquaplaning 2/2)
- Often competitive wet grip metrics (wins wet handling 2/3 where measured; wins wet braking in 2/5 tests)
- Good winter braking in some tests (notably ADAC snow and ice braking wins)
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.
CrossClimate 2 vs AllSeasonExpert 2 at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | Gap | AllSeasonExpert 2 |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 5 | 0 | |
| Dry9 measurements | 9 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 16.5% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 0 |
| Wet18 measurements | 6 | The AllSeasonExpert 2 held 12.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning (2 tests) | 12 |
| Snow14 measurements | 13 | The CrossClimate 2 lapped the snow handling course 6.7% faster (2 tests) | 1 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort6 measurements | 4 | 2 | |
| Value6 measurements | 4 | The CrossClimate 2 had 5% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 1 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 1.7 | 7.8/10 |
| Owner rating173 and 6 reviews | 80% | The CrossClimate 2 by 7 points | 73% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 73% | The CrossClimate 2 by 40 points | 33% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +23.3% | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 116 | 48 sizes made in both | 69 |
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 5 tests, 2021 to 2024
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 | CrossClimate 2 | Field | AllSeasonExpert 2 |
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| 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test | P4 of 16 | P13 of 16 | |
| 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test | P2 of 8 | P7 of 8 | |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test | P2 of 9 | P8 of 9 | |
| 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview | P1 of 32 | P17 of 32 |
Performance profile
12 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 2
AllSeasonExpert 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. 17 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
CrossClimate 2
AllSeasonExpert 2
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
CrossClimate 2
AllSeasonExpert 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the AllSeasonExpert 2 73% from 6. 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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| 126 | 16.5% | 151 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 80.2 | 1.5% | 81.4 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.2 | 0.1% | 48.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 133 | 0.1% | 132 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 135 | 0.7% | 134 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 80.99 | 0.4% | 80.79 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 43.1 | 1.2% | 43.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.1 | 1% | 14.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16.2 | 0.6% | 16.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51.8 | 1.9% | 52.8 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11 | 12.3% | 12.3 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 68 | 1.1% | 69 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.57 | 7.3% | 6.01 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 222 | 4.9% | 205 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 67.87 | 6.7% | 72.26 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 34.1 | 4.6% | 32.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 5.3% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.6 | 2.5% | 10.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.1 | 13.7% | 11.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 65 | 6.6% | 61 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 12.7% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69.43 | 0.3 dB | 69.13 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 18.3 | 3.6% | 17.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 27,340 | 9.1% | 29,826 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.11 | 5% | 7.48 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the AllSeasonExpert 2 7.8 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 2 | Category | AllSeasonExpert 2 | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 2 | ||
| 75 | Wet | 81 | ||
| 82 | Comfort | 92 | ||
| 84 | Value | 81 | ||
| 94 | Snow | 70 | ||
| 47 | Ice | 74 | ||
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
| CrossClimate 2 | Category | AllSeasonExpert 2 | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 6.8 | ||
| 7.9 | Wet Grip | 7.7 | ||
| 7.6 | Road Feedback | 6.8 | ||
| 7.5 | Handling | 6.4 | ||
| 8.4 | Wear | 8.8 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 7.5 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.5 | Ice Grip | 7.8 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the AllSeasonExpert 2 73% from 6. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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.
All 173 CrossClimate 2 reviewsAfter 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.
Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
- 73%from 6 reviews
- 33%would buy again
- 56,700 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 as a strong all-season option with very confident wet-road performance and good aquaplaning resistance, plus solid capability in winter conditions (snow/slush). Wear is frequently praised as very low/excellent, making it a good value over high mileage. The main recurring drawback is weaker dry performance in warm temperatures, especially longer dry braking distances and softer/spongier handling feel.
- Strong wet grip and aquaplaning resistance
- Good winter traction (snow/slush) and cold-weather safety
- Excellent/low wear over high mileage
- Good value for the price
- Weaker dry performance in warm conditions (longer dry braking, softer/spongier handling)
Summarised by AI from 5 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 6 AllSeasonExpert 2 reviewsAs mentioned in some professional tests, the braking performance really wasn't good. I had 10 year old Dunlop Winter Response 2's before, but as I only used them on my car for dry winter driving, I made the switch to all seasons. Needless to say, even the old Dunlop felt more capable when braking hard, so I sold the Uniroyals. It was an experiment to see for myself if the test results can be felt by an average driver or not!
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 116 sizes of the CrossClimate 2 and 69 of the AllSeasonExpert 2, 48 of them made in both.
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | AllSeasonExpert 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 69 sizes, 13 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 48 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15185/50 R16185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16and 36 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B81%C19% | C90%B10% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C55%B33%D11%A1% | D65%C29%E6% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B78%A22% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 176 of 176 | 80 of 80 |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2018 |
| Replaced | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) | Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert |
| Replaced by | Michelin CrossClimate 3 | Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 3 |
| Awards | 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 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 23.3% 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.
Michelin's CrossClimate 2 and Uniroyal's AllSeasonExpert 2 sit in the same “premium touring” all-season space, but the tests show they're tuned for notably different priorities. Across five shared comparisons (including ADAC, Auto Zeitung, Tire Reviews and a motorhome/camper van test), the Michelin consistently places near the top of the field, while the Uniroyal typically finishes in the lower half-even though it repeatedly shines in aquaplaning resistance.
In simple terms: CrossClimate 2 is the more complete, higher-grip all-rounder with standout dry and winter performance, while AllSeasonExpert 2 aims at wet-weather security (especially standing water) and value. The trade-off is that Uniroyal's wet strengths don't fully compensate for its clear deficits on dry roads, particularly in braking and steering precision-an area multiple professional reports flag as a real-world safety and confidence limiter.
Conclusion
Across the shared tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the clear overall winner: it wins every head-to-head overall result here (including 1st/12 in Tire Reviews 2023 and 4th/16 in ADAC 2024), driven by dominant dry braking and consistently strong snow performance. The dry-braking gap is not marginal-it's repeatedly large enough to be safety-relevant: for example 39.5 m vs 46.6 m in ADAC 2024 (about 7.1 m shorter), 40.7 m vs 51.3 m in the camper test (about 10.6 m shorter), and 38.25 m vs 45.92 m in Tire Reviews 2023 (about 7.7 m shorter). It also tends to be more efficient, beating Uniroyal on rolling resistance in every test where it's measured.
Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2's strongest and most repeatable advantage is aquaplaning: it wins straight-line aquaplaning in 4/4 shared measurements and curved aquaplaning in 2/2, often by meaningful margins (e.g., +12% in curved aquaplaning in the camper test). It can also be competitive on wet braking in some sizes (2/5 wins) and shows good winter braking in ADAC (including ice braking), but the professional notes repeatedly highlight “sluggish” steering response and weak/long dry braking-exactly the combination that pushes it down overall rankings.
Practical takeaway: if you want the best one-tire solution for mixed climates with frequent cold/snow and strong dry-road safety margins, CrossClimate 2 earns its premium. If your priority is standing-water security and a lower purchase price-and you can accept notably weaker dry stopping power and less precise handling-the AllSeasonExpert 2 can make sense, but it's a more specialized choice than its all-season label suggests.
CrossClimate 2 vs AllSeasonExpert 2: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 or the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 the better tire?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 5 times and the AllSeasonExpert 2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the AllSeasonExpert 2 7.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 2 or the AllSeasonExpert 2?
The AllSeasonExpert 2 led 12 of the 18 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 12.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 9 of the 9 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 16.5% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 13 of the 14 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the snow handling course 6.7% faster across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 2 had 5% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 8.8/10 for the AllSeasonExpert 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 7.5/10 for the AllSeasonExpert 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the AllSeasonExpert 2 73% from 6. 73% of CrossClimate 2 owners would buy it again, against 33% for the AllSeasonExpert 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 23.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The CrossClimate 2 is made in 116 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the AllSeasonExpert 2 in 69 (13 to 20 inch). 48 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the CrossClimate 2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the AllSeasonExpert 2 C and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The CrossClimate 2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2020, the AllSeasonExpert 2 in 2018. The CrossClimate 2 replaced the Michelin CrossClimate+. The AllSeasonExpert 2 replaced the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert.
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