Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 173
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 2
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 2 times and the Quatrac Pro EV not once. The CrossClimate 2 stopped 8.4% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 for year-round safety, especially if you face winter or heavy rain, or simply want shorter stopping distances. Pick Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV if you drive an EV in milder climates, value quiet comfort and a touch of agility, and rarely encounter snow.
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Outstanding snow capability (e.g., −18% snow braking, −18% traction, and ~−12% handling time vs. Quatrac in TÜV)
- Consistently shorter wet and dry braking (up to −12% wet; −6% dry in TÜV)
- Better aquaplaning resistance (straight +2.5-4.9%, curved +4.6% in Auto Bild)
Where the Quatrac Pro EV is stronger
- Strong lateral wet grip and competitive wet handling (wins wet circle; tiny edge in wet handling pace)
- Comfort-oriented tuning with low noise and smooth ride (test commentary)
- EV-focused design with low rolling resistance for efficiency
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 Quatrac Pro EV at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | Gap | Quatrac Pro EV |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 2 | 0 | |
| Dry3 measurements | 2 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 5.3% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 1 |
| Wet7 measurements | 5 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 8.4% shorter in the wet (2 tests) | 2 |
| Snow6 measurements | 6 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 13.6% shorter on snow (2 tests) | 0 |
| Value1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 1.2 | 8.3/10 |
| Owner rating173 and 2 reviews | 80% | The Quatrac Pro EV by 7 points | 87% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 116 | 13 sizes made in both | 19 |
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 2 tests in 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 | Quatrac Pro EV |
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| 2025 Autobild EV All Season Mini-Test | P2 of 3 | P3 of 3 | |
| 2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report | P2 of 5 | P5 of 5 |
Performance profile
5 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 2
Quatrac Pro EV
Not ahead on any measurement here
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. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
CrossClimate 2
Quatrac Pro EV
Not ahead in any category
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.
| Measurement | CrossClimate 2 | Gap | Quatrac Pro EV | Wins | ||||||||
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| 131 | 5.3% | 139 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 66.5 | 0.5% | 66.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 127 | 8.4% | 138 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 44.2 | 0.4% | 44.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 17 | 3.2% | 17.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 48.4 | 3.7% | 46.7 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 9.1 | 4.5% | 8.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 102 | 13.6% | 118 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 7.95 | 14.3% | 9.4 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 59.1 | 11.8% | 67 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 33.9 | 4.2% | 32.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 7.03 | 5.6% | 7.45 | 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 Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the Quatrac Pro EV 8.3 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 2 | Category | Quatrac Pro EV | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 89 | ||
| 75 | Wet | 53 | ||
| 82 | Comfort | - | ||
| 84 | Value | 59 | ||
| 94 | Snow | 22 | ||
| 47 | Ice | - | ||
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 | Quatrac Pro EV | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 7.9 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.6 | Road Feedback | 10 | ||
| 7.5 | Handling | 9.5 | ||
| 8.4 | Wear | 5 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 9.5 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | - | ||
| 7.5 | Ice Grip | - | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the Quatrac Pro EV 87% from 2. 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.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV
- 87%from 2 reviews
- 17,100 milesdriven by reviewers
All 2 Quatrac Pro EV reviewsI have always trusted the Vredestein brand for their winter tires. I chose this brand for all-season tires in the UK. Overall, I find their performance to be excellent, but I was disappointed with the wear on the traction wheels. I fitted 255/45R19 tires on my ID.7 and mostly drive in Eco mode, with slow acceleration and braking through regenerative means. Unfortunately, the tires lasted less than 20,000 miles.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 116 sizes of the CrossClimate 2 and 19 of the Quatrac Pro EV, 13 of them made in both.
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | Quatrac Pro EV |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 19 sizes, 17 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 13 sizes 205/45 R17205/55 R17215/55 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17215/55 R18225/55 R18235/45 R18235/40 R19235/55 R19245/45 R19255/45 R19and 1 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B81%C19% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C55%B33%D11%A1% | B74%C26% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B78%A22% | 70-71 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 176 of 176 | 19 of 19 |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2022 |
| Replaced | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) | - |
| Replaced by | Michelin CrossClimate 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) | - |
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 comparison pits two distinctly positioned all-season options against each other: the Michelin CrossClimate 2, a benchmark premium-touring tire famed for year-round safety, and the Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV, an EV-focused all-season designed to emphasize comfort and efficiency. Both were tested head-to-head in 18-19-inch sizes on EV-relevant platforms, giving us a clear view of their real-world trade-offs.
Across two independent 2025 tests (Auto Bild EV mini-test and TÜV), the Michelin consistently finished ahead (2/3 and 2/5 overall vs. 3/3 and 5/5 for the Vredestein). The data reveal a recurring pattern: the CrossClimate 2 delivers decisively shorter braking and dominant snow performance, while the Quatrac Pro EV offers a more comfort-oriented, mildly sharper handling feel in fair weather and notably strong lateral wet grip.
Conclusion
The evidence is consistent and decisive: Michelin's CrossClimate 2 provides a broader safety window across seasons. It repeatedly stops shorter in the wet (up to 12% shorter in TÜV) and dry, resists aquaplaning better, and is markedly stronger on snow (roughly 10-18% advantages in braking, traction, and handling). It also pairs that grip with low rolling resistance, supporting efficiency-important for EVs and ICE alike.
Vredestein's Quatrac Pro EV counters with a comfort-first, EV-focused approach. It feels composed and quiet, shows slightly higher lateral wet grip, and posts tiny edges in handling pace on certain courses. However, its longer braking distances-especially in the wet and on snow-are material. For drivers in milder climates who prioritize ride comfort and a touch of agility, it's viable. For anyone who regularly sees winter or heavy rain, the Michelin's safety margins are hard to ignore.
Bottom line: choose the CrossClimate 2 for all-weather security with standout winter capability and dependable stopping performance; consider the Quatrac Pro EV if your EV lives in a temperate region and your priorities skew toward refinement and steering feel rather than maximum all-condition grip.
CrossClimate 2 vs Quatrac Pro EV: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 or the Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 2 times and the Quatrac Pro EV not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the Quatrac Pro EV 8.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 2 or the Quatrac Pro EV?
The CrossClimate 2 led 5 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.4% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 2 of the 3 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.3% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 6 of the 6 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 13.6% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 9.5/10 for the Quatrac Pro EV.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the Quatrac Pro EV 87% from 2.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The CrossClimate 2 is made in 116 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Quatrac Pro EV in 19 (17 to 20 inch). 13 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 Quatrac Pro EV B and B.
Which is the newer tire?
The Quatrac Pro EV 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 Tire 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 Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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