Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 178
- TR Score
- 8.0/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 50
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 7 times and the Quatrac Pro once. The CrossClimate 2 had 15.3% lower rolling resistance; the Quatrac Pro stopped 5.5% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 for true all-weather capability including regular snow, shortest dry stops, top-tier aquaplaning safety, and better fuel/EV range. Choose Vredestein Quatrac Pro if you drive mainly in mild, wet conditions, prioritize wet-road grip and sporty feel, and want a lower upfront price.
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Best-in-class dry braking across all tests
- Outstanding snow performance (braking, handling, traction)
- High aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
Where the Quatrac Pro is stronger
- Category-leading wet braking and wet handling
- Precise, stable feel in the wet and dry
- Lower external noise in many tests
Conclusion
The data shows a decisive overall edge for the CrossClimate 2: it wins all dry braking categories, most snow metrics by meaningful margins (often 5-15%), leads straight and curved aquaplaning, and delivers lower rolling resistance and better wear. Those strengths translate to confident stopping, secure winter travel, and better efficiency-key for mixed-climate motorists and high-mileage drivers.
The Quatrac Pro shines where it's designed to: wet braking and wet handling, frequently topping Michelin by 5-8% and feeling more composed at the limit, plus it's quieter and typically 12-25% cheaper. If your climate is mild-to-wet with little snow, you value wet-road agility, and want to save upfront, Vredestein is compelling. For four-season security including real snow, shorter dry stops, superior aquaplaning safety, and efficiency, Michelin is the safer, more rounded choice-and the consistent test winner.
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 Quatrac Pro at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | Gap | Quatrac Pro |
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| Shared tests won8 shared tests | 7 | 1 | |
| Dry15 measurements | 12 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 9.3% shorter in the dry (8 tests) | 3 |
| Wet33 measurements | 15 | The Quatrac Pro stopped 5.5% shorter in the wet (8 tests) | 18 |
| Snow24 measurements | 22 | The CrossClimate 2 was 29.5% quicker in the snow traction test (1 test) | 2 |
| Comfort7 measurements | 2 | 5 | |
| Value8 measurements | 8 | The CrossClimate 2 had 15.3% lower rolling resistance (7 tests) | 0 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 1.5 | 8.0/10 |
| Owner rating178 and 50 reviews | 80% | Too close to call | 80% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 74% | The Quatrac Pro by 7 points | 81% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | +23.5% | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 6 of 6 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 116 | 61 sizes made in both | 97 |
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 8 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 | Quatrac Pro |
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| 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test | P1 of 12 | P6 of 12 | |
| 2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test | P2 of 11 | P9 of 11 | |
| 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test | P2 of 8 | P5 of 8 | |
| 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test | P1 of 7 | P2 of 7 | |
| 2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P7 of 10 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P7 of 16 | P4 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview | P1 of 32 | P2 of 32 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test | P2 of 10 | P6 of 10 |
Performance profile
20 measurements from the 8 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 2
Quatrac Pro
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
Quatrac Pro
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.
Where owners rate each higher
CrossClimate 2
Quatrac Pro
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 178 reviews and the Quatrac Pro 80% from 50. 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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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 8 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 2 | Category | Quatrac Pro | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 26 | ||
| 75 | Wet | 48 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 73 | ||
| 84 | Value | - | ||
| 94 | Snow | 77 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 8 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 7.6 | Road Feedback | 8.1 | ||
| 7.5 | Handling | 7.6 | ||
| 8.4 | Wear | 7.7 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.9 | ||
| 8.5 | Snow Grip | 6.5 | ||
| 7.4 | Ice Grip | 5.9 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 178 reviews and the Quatrac Pro 80% from 50. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
- 80%from 178 reviews
- 74%would buy again
- 2,539,545 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 178 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.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
- 80%from 50 reviews
- 81%would buy again
- 417,321 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Vredestein Quatrac Pro highly, particularly for its dry and wet grip, comfortable ride and low noise. Dry handling also earns praise, while most who mention snow traction are happy with it. Tread life draws mixed views: six owners find it short, although four praise it. Around one in ten report poorer fuel economy. Some repeat owners report declining grip as the tire ages, while others remain satisfied. Just over half of reviews were written when the tire was new, so the overall picture leans towards its early performance.
- Strong dry grip
- Good wet grip
- Comfortable ride
- Low road noise
- Short tread life for some owners
- Higher fuel consumption
Summarised by AI from 44 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 50 Quatrac Pro reviewsUsed on a 2017 Ford Edge diesel. They replaced a dissapointing Michelin Crossclimate2. Excellent grip, confidence and braking on wet, slush, dirty asphalt. I can say trustworthy, actually good, on snow - though very few miles on snow. On a dry surface, on a sunny day, definitely one can find better but not much better. The grip in any given corner its there but you just feel it may slip although it never did. No noise, couldn't hear them. They outlasted the Michellins by at least 12k miles. When they were done bits and flakes went missing- they were DONE! Had 2 sets for 35k miles each. Right now I think I'm going for Hankook just because they are cheaper but I know where to come back if disappointed.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 116 sizes of the CrossClimate 2 and 97 of the Quatrac Pro, 61 of them made in both.
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | Quatrac Pro |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 97 sizes, 17 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 61 sizes 205/40 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17215/50 R17215/55 R17215/60 R17215/65 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17and 49 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B81%C19% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C55%B33%D11%A1% | C53%D38%B8%A1% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B78%A22% | 70-75 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 176 of 176 | 195 of 195 |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2018 |
| Replaced | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) | Vredestein Quatrac 5 (2014) |
| Replaced by | Michelin CrossClimate 3 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 |
| Awards |
Tire Reviews awards
Highly Recommended The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025
Highly Recommended The Best All Season Tires for 2024
Test Winner 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
Test Winner 2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
Test Winner 2021 Tire 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 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 23.5% 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 | Quatrac Pro |
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| 205/40 R17 | ||
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| 215/40 R17 | ||
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| 215/60 R17 | ||
| 225/45 R17 | ||
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| 225/55 R17 |
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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 two standout all-season options with very different briefs: the Michelin CrossClimate 2, a premium touring tire famed for winter-capable all-season performance, versus the Vredestein Quatrac Pro, an ultra-high-performance all-season tuned for sharp wet and dry dynamics. Across eight shared tests from 2021-2024, their personalities are clear and consistent.
Michelin dominates overall results (7 test wins vs 1) by leveraging exceptional snow ability, class-leading dry braking, and very low rolling resistance with strong aquaplaning safety. Vredestein counters with repeatable wet-grip excellence and a notably lower purchase price. Drivers choosing between them will be weighing all-weather assurance and efficiency (Michelin) against wet-road pace and value (Vredestein).
CrossClimate 2 vs Quatrac Pro: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 or the Vredestein Quatrac Pro the better tire?
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 7 times and the Quatrac Pro once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the Quatrac Pro 8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 2 or the Quatrac Pro?
The Quatrac Pro led 18 of the 33 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.5% shorter in the wet across 8 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 12 of the 15 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 9.3% shorter in the dry across 8 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 22 of the 24 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. It was 29.5% quicker in the snow traction test in the one shared test that measured it.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 2 lasted 16.8% longer in the wear test (1 test) and had 15.3% lower rolling resistance (7 tests). Owners rate wear 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 7.7/10 for the Quatrac Pro.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 8.9/10 for the Quatrac Pro.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 178 reviews and the Quatrac Pro 80% from 50. 74% of CrossClimate 2 owners would buy it again, against 81% for the Quatrac Pro.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 6 of them, by 23.5% 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 Quatrac Pro in 97 (17 to 22 inch). 61 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 B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The CrossClimate 2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2020, the Quatrac Pro in 2018. The CrossClimate 2 replaced the Michelin CrossClimate+. The Quatrac Pro replaced the Vredestein Quatrac 5.
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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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