Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Viking Fourtech Plus
The data points to a clear philosophy split: Michelin prioritizes safety margins on dry and winter surfaces, plus longevity and efficiency; Viking counters with competitive wet results in handling and aquaplaning. Expect shorter dry stops, stronger snow/ice security, and far longer wear from Michelin, while Viking offers solid wet poise and low fuel use at typically lower purchase prices.
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 three tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | three |
While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Viking Fourtech Plus 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
- Outstanding winter capability: best-in-test snow precision, strong snow/ice braking and traction
- Significantly shorter dry braking distances
- Excellent longevity and low abrasion (up to ~51% higher mileage)
- Low noise and efficient rolling resistance/value balance
- Good aquaplaning reserves (especially curved) and stable wet handling
- Occasional edges in wet braking/handling in certain tests
- Very low fuel consumption in one test
- Competitive price positioning versus premium rivals
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 11.85% less distance than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview 225/50 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.9M | Viking Fourtech Plus: 43.1M |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.9M | Viking Fourtech Plus: 43.1M |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:38.9M | Viking Fourtech Plus: 43.9M |
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Viking Fourtech Plus was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Viking Fourtech Plus was 0.32% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Viking Fourtech Plus
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:94.5Km/H | ✓ Viking Fourtech Plus: 94.8Km/H |
Wet Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Viking Fourtech Plus was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Viking Fourtech Plus stopped the vehicle in 1.02% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Viking Fourtech Plus
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview 225/50 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:56.4M | ✓ Viking Fourtech Plus: 55.4M |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:56.4M | ✓ Viking Fourtech Plus: 55.4M |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:33.6M | Viking Fourtech Plus: 34.1M |
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Viking Fourtech Plus was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Viking Fourtech Plus stopped the vehicle in 1.98% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Viking Fourtech Plus
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:40.5M | ✓ Viking Fourtech Plus: 39.7M |
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Viking Fourtech Plus was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Viking Fourtech Plus was 0.28% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Viking Fourtech Plus
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:71.9Km/H | ✓ Viking Fourtech Plus: 72.1Km/H |
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.74% faster around a wet circle than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Wet Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:11.89s | Viking Fourtech Plus: 12.1s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Viking Fourtech Plus was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Viking Fourtech Plus floated at a 0.86% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Viking Fourtech Plus
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:74.3Km/H | ✓ Viking Fourtech Plus: 75.9Km/H |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:76Km/H | Viking Fourtech Plus: 75.7Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Viking Fourtech Plus was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Viking Fourtech Plus slipped out at a 13.06% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Viking Fourtech Plus
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.95m/sec2 | ✓ Viking Fourtech Plus: 3.47m/sec2 |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.5m/sec2 | ✓ Viking Fourtech Plus: 2.8m/sec2 |
Snow Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 2.66% less distance than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:23.9M | Viking Fourtech Plus: 24.3M |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:9M | Viking Fourtech Plus: 9.5M |
Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 2.54% better snow traction than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:2698N | Viking Fourtech Plus: 2653N |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:257N | Viking Fourtech Plus: 227N |
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 6.35% faster around a lap than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:55.1Km/H | Viking Fourtech Plus: 51.6Km/H |
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 13.62% faster through a slalom than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.26m/sec2 | Viking Fourtech Plus: 3.68m/sec2 |
Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle 5.73% shorter than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:14.8M | Viking Fourtech Plus: 15.7M |
Noise
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.62% quieter than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:72.5dB | Viking Fourtech Plus: 72.8dB |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:72dB | Viking Fourtech Plus: 72.6dB |
Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is predicted to cover 21.76% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Wear: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:62680KM | Viking Fourtech Plus: 41400KM |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:47500KM | Viking Fourtech Plus: 44800KM |
Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Viking Fourtech Plus was better during one value tests. On average the Viking Fourtech Plus proved to have a 12.95% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Value: Viking Fourtech Plus
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:10.69Price/1000 | Viking Fourtech Plus: 11.96Price/1000 |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:3.05Price/1000 | ✓ Viking Fourtech Plus: Price/1000 |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 5.13% lower rolling resistance than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:7.4kg / t | Viking Fourtech Plus: 7.8kg / t |
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Viking Fourtech Plus was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Viking Fourtech Plus used 0.77% less fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Viking Fourtech Plus
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test 225/50 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.78l/100km | ✓ Viking Fourtech Plus: 4.6l/100km |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:5.6l/100km | Viking Fourtech Plus: 5.7l/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 23.19% less particle wear matter than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:53mg/km/t | Viking Fourtech Plus: 69mg/km/t |
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Viking Fourtech Plus.
In total the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 128 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.
The Viking Fourtech Plus has been reviewed times and drivers have given the tire 0% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
View all Viking Fourtech Plus driver reviews >>
Conclusion
Viking's case rests on respectable wet dynamics: frequent wins in curved/straight aquaplaning and marginal edges in wet braking/handling in some tests, plus excellent on-road efficiency in one fuel run. However, its dry stopping distances are consistently longer, winter grip is only satisfactory, and wear is clearly weaker. For most buyers, Michelin is the safer, longer-lasting choice; Viking suits budget-focused drivers prioritizing wet-road stability over ultimate braking and longevity.
Key Differences
- Dry braking: Michelin shorter by ~11-12% (e.g., 37.9 m vs 43.1 m)
- Winter performance: Michelin clearly stronger in snow/ice braking, traction, and handling
- Aquaplaning/ wet handling: Viking often better in curved aquaplaning and wet poise
- Wear and abrasion: Michelin markedly longer mileage and lower wear (e.g., 62,680 km vs 41,400 km)
- Noise/comfort and rolling resistance: small but consistent edge to Michelin (lab metrics)
- Value over lifecycle: Michelin's higher purchase price offset by longer life; Viking favors lower upfront cost
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.