Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Viking FourTech Plus
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 179
- TR Score
- 8.2/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 1
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 4 times and the FourTech Plus not once. The CrossClimate 2 lasted 28.7% longer in the wear tests; the FourTech Plus held 9% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 for maximum year-round safety, strong winter performance, and long life; choose Viking Fourtech Plus if you prioritize low upfront cost in mild, mostly wet climates and can accept longer dry stops and shorter tread life.
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Class-leading winter performance (notably snow traction/handling and strong ice braking)
- Consistently shorter dry braking distances
- Excellent wear life and low abrasion (up to ~51% mileage advantage vs Viking in one test)
Where the FourTech Plus is stronger
- Good aquaplaning reserves, especially in curved aquaplaning
- Occasional wet braking/handling advantages depending on surface
- Competitive fuel consumption in some tests
Conclusion
The pattern is clear: Michelin CrossClimate 2 delivers a safer, more rounded package, especially where it matters most-shorter dry stops, superior winter control, and standout wear life and abrasion performance. While it isn't the wet-handling benchmark and can be merely satisfactory in aquaplaning, its overall margins in snow and dry safety, plus lower rolling resistance and longer mileage, drive higher test finishes (best placements of 3rd-5th vs. Viking's 8th-11th).
Viking Fourtech Plus offers respectable wet balance at times (notably curved aquaplaning and isolated wet braking/handling wins) and can be fuel-efficient, making it a budget-friendly option for temperate climates and measured driving. However, its longer dry stopping distances and only satisfactory winter capability limit its safety envelope. If you frequently face cold snaps or value longevity, choose Michelin; if price is paramount and you drive mostly in mild, wet-prone conditions, Viking can suffice-but with acknowledged compromises.
Practical takeaway: for all-season tires that truly cover winter, Michelin is the safer bet; for tight budgets in mild regions, Viking is acceptable, provided you account for longer dry stops and shorter tread life.
Where to buy
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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 FourTech Plus at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | Gap | FourTech Plus |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 4 | 0 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 4 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 12.8% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 2 |
| Wet15 measurements | 7 | Level between the two. | 7 |
| Snow10 measurements | 10 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 3.4% shorter on snow (3 tests) | 0 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 5.7% shorter on ice (1 test) | 0 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 2 | 1 | |
| Value6 measurements | 5 | The CrossClimate 2 lasted 28.7% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 1 |
| Environment2 measurements | 2 | The CrossClimate 2 shed 23.2% less rubber in the abrasion test (1 test) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 1.3 | 8.2/10 |
| Owner rating179 and 1 reviews | 80% | The FourTech Plus by 4 points | 84% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +51.8% | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 116 | 36 sizes made in both | 51 |
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 4 tests, 2024 to 2025
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 | FourTech Plus |
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| 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test | P4 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test | P5 of 16 | P8 of 16 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P3 of 15 | P11 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P4 of 37 | P10 of 37 |
Performance profile
20 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 2
FourTech Plus
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 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
CrossClimate 2
FourTech Plus
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.
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 | 12.8% | 145 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 57.8 | 0.2% | 57.9 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 158 | 1.3% | 159 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 133 | 2% | 130 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 44.9 | 0.9% | 44.5 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 13.35 | 1.3% | 13.51 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 47.2 | 0.6% | 47.5 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 8.5 | 9% | 9.3 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 62 | 3.4% | 64 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 440 | 7.3% | 420 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 34.5 | 5.6% | 32.7 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 14.1 | 15.2% | 12.3 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 49 | 5.7% | 52 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 71.2 | 0.1 dB | 71.33 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 34,231 | 28.7% | 26,781 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 7.6 | 6.1% | 8.1 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 5.19 | 1% | 5.15 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 53 | 23.2% | 69 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 527 | 30.7% | 761 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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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 Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the FourTech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 2 | Category | FourTech Plus | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 33 | ||
| 74 | Wet | 78 | ||
| 82 | Comfort | 30 | ||
| 81 | Value | 59 | ||
| 98 | Environment | 28 | ||
| 94 | Snow | 61 | ||
| 44 | Ice | 25 | ||
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 | FourTech Plus | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8 | ||
| 8 | Wet Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.6 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 7.5 | Handling | 8 | ||
| 8.4 | Wear | - | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 9 | ||
| 8.5 | Snow Grip | 10 | ||
| 7.4 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 179 reviews and the FourTech Plus 84% from 1. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
- 80%from 179 reviews
- 74%would buy again
- 2,569,545 milesdriven by reviewers
Around three quarters of reviews are positive, with owners particularly praising the Michelin CrossClimate 2 for snow traction and dry grip. Wet grip also earns praise, although 16 owners criticise it and 12 report poor wet handling. Ride comfort is generally well regarded, and many longer-term owners report good tread life, though 12 owners find wear disappointing. Road noise divides opinion: 40 owners describe it as quiet, while 21 find it noisy. A smaller group of 12 owners report increased fuel consumption.
- Strong traction on snow
- Good dry grip
- Good wet grip for many owners
- Low road noise for many owners
- Disappointing wet handling
- Increased fuel consumption
Summarised by AI from 159 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 179 CrossClimate 2 reviewsI have run these tires for over two years and they still have over 6mm of tread. I am very happy with their performance, throughout that time, in all types of weather and on various different surfaces. They excel in wet weather, clearing water and giving good feedback. They inspire confidence at all times and have never failed to competently manage the weight and power of my T8 PHEV. The ride quality is very good and the road noise is not intrusive. I have enjoyed running them and have no hesitation in recommending them. I shall explore the CrossClimate 3 when they need replacing.
Viking FourTech Plus
- 84%from 1 reviews
- 1,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 1 FourTech Plus reviewsA good all season tire with excellent braking and grip on snow, like a winter tire. High comfort and low noise.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 116 sizes of the CrossClimate 2 and 51 of the FourTech Plus, 36 of them made in both.
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | FourTech Plus |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 51 sizes, 13 to 19 inch |
| Made in both | 36 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16and 24 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B81%C19% | B68%C32% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C55%B33%D11%A1% | C58%D42% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B78%A22% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 176 of 176 | 57 of 57 |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2022 |
| Replaced | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) | - |
| Replaced by | Michelin CrossClimate 3 | - |
| Awards |
Tyre Reviews awards
Highly Recommended The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
Highly Recommended The Best All Season Tires for 2024
Test Winner 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tire Test
Test Winner 2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tire Test
Test Winner 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tire Test
Rated by other publications
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| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 51.8% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Prices by size
Lowest price per tire at our partner shops, including delivery, in the sizes both are made in.
| Size | CrossClimate 2 | FourTech Plus |
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| 175/65 R15 | ||
| 185/60 R15 | ||
| 185/65 R15 | ||
| 195/55 R15 | ||
| 195/60 R15 | ||
| 195/65 R15 | ||
| 195/45 R16 | ||
| 195/55 R16 | ||
| 205/55 R16 | ||
| 205/60 R16 | ||
| 215/55 R16 | ||
| 215/60 R16 |
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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.
This head-to-head pits the premium-oriented Michelin CrossClimate 2 against the value-driven Viking Fourtech Plus across four recent, like-for-like all-season tests in 17-18-inch sizes. Both target year-round road use, but their tuning philosophies diverge: Michelin leans heavily into winter security and longevity, while Viking aims to deliver balanced everyday ability at a lower price.
Across the data, Michelin consistently stops shorter on dry roads (around 11-16% advantage) and asserts clear dominance in snow-often by meaningful margins in traction, braking, and handling. Viking counters with pockets of wet-surface competence, notably aquaplaning resistance and the occasional wet braking or handling result, and it posts strong efficiency in some scenarios. The question becomes whether Viking's lower cost offsets Michelin's broader performance and durability lead.
CrossClimate 2 vs FourTech Plus: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 or the Viking FourTech Plus the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 4 times and the FourTech Plus not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the FourTech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 2 or the FourTech Plus?
Across the shared tests the wet measurements are split 7-7 between the CrossClimate 2 and the FourTech Plus.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 4 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 12.8% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 10 of the 10 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.4% shorter on snow across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 2 lasted 28.7% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) and had 6.1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests).
Which sheds less rubber as it wears?
The CrossClimate 2 shed 23.2% less rubber in the abrasion test (1 test). Abrasion tests measure the rubber a tire sheds as it wears.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 9/10 for the FourTech Plus.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 179 reviews and the FourTech Plus 84% from 1.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 51.8% 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 FourTech Plus in 51 (13 to 19 inch). 36 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 FourTech Plus B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The FourTech Plus is the newer design: it reached the market in 2022, the CrossClimate 2 in 2020. The CrossClimate 2 replaced the Michelin CrossClimate+.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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