Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac
If you drive where winters bite or prize short dry stops and efficiency, the CrossClimate 2 often sets the benchmark. If your climate is milder and wet grip is king, the Quatrac's balance, steering precision, and aquaplaning performance routinely put it at or near the podium-often at a lower price.
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 nine tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | six | |
| Vredestein Quatrac | three |
While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Vredestein Quatrac 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
- Best-in-class dry braking across tests; consistently shortest stops
- Outstanding winter performance (snow braking, traction, handling)
- Low rolling resistance and often lower fuel consumption
- Very strong abrasion/wear results and comfort levels
- Excellent wet handling and wet braking with strong aquaplaning resistance
- Balanced, sporty-feeling steering and stability
- Competitive projected mileage in some tests with low weight
- Strong value/proposition with generally lower purchase price
Dry Braking
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 5.28% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.15% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.22% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Vredestein Quatrac performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tires performed equally well
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 2.04% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 1.78% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 2.68% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 3.03% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 4.17% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac scored 3.16% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 2.98% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Quatrac
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 1.88% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 slipped out at a 2.87% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 3.22% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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 accelerated 6.61% faster than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 5.32% better snow traction than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.87% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.47% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 5% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.83% faster around a snow circle than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 8.68% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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 2.94% shorter than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 5.58% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Noise
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.53% quieter than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two tire weight tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac weighed 1.51% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Tire Weight: Vredestein Quatrac
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Wear
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is predicted to cover 7.25% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Wear: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two value tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac proved to have a 12.04% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Value: Vredestein Quatrac
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Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two price tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac cost 23.41% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Price: Vredestein Quatrac
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 7.03% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 0.93% less fuel than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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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 17.82% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 lost 21.23% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Quatrac.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Driver Reviews
Across 129 reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is most often described as a highly confidence-inspiring all-weather tire with standout snow/slush capability and strong dry braking/handling for its category, letting many drivers avoid seasonal tire swaps. Comfort and cabin refinement are frequently praised, with many finding it quieter and smoother than prior summer or OEM tires, and tread life is commonly reported as good when aligned/rotated. The main recurring drawbacks are mixed wet-road feedback (a meaningful minority report reduced wet grip or aquaplaning confidence, sometimes worsening with wear), plus reports of higher noise on certain surfaces/with age, a small fuel/EV range penalty, and premium pricing.
Based on 140 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Vredestein Quatrac Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Vredestein Quatrac for excellent wet grip, strong snow and cold-weather traction, and impressive tread life, with many noting quiet, comfortable cruising. Handling in the dry is generally good, though a few find it less engaging than top summer options and mention elevated noise on some cars. A small minority report poor wet/dry grip or noise concerns, but high-scoring reviews emphasize balanced all-season performance and value. Overall, the Quatrac delivers dependable year-round capability with standout wet performance and durability.
Based on 28 reviews with an average rating of 82%
Conclusion
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if you prioritize the shortest dry and winter stopping distances, confident snow mobility, and lower fuel use over wet-lap sharpness-especially for mixed climates with real winters. Choose Vredestein Quatrac if your priority is wet-road security and steering precision in rain-dominant or mild climates, and you want strong performance for the money. The practical takeaway: winter and efficiency tilt to Michelin; wet grip and value tilt to Vredestein.
Key Differences
- Dry braking: Michelin leads every shared result (e.g., 37.7 m vs 40.3 m, ~6% shorter).
- Wet performance: Vredestein frequently wins wet handling and often wet braking (e.g., +4-5% on handling laps).
- Winter ability: Michelin consistently stronger in snow braking/traction/handling.
- Efficiency: Michelin lower rolling resistance across all tracked tests; often better fuel use.
- Aquaplaning: Vredestein usually stronger in curved/overall wet control; Michelin sometimes leads straight-line.
- Value/price: Vredestein typically cheaper and wins value metrics in several tests.
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.