Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nokian SeasonProof
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 173
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 12
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 4 times and the SeasonProof twice. The CrossClimate 2 stopped 10.4% shorter in the dry; the SeasonProof lasted 24.5% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 2 if your priority is maximum on-road safety margin-especially dry/wet braking and high-speed rain performance-and you're willing to pay more for the best all-round test results. Choose the Nokian SeasonProof if you drive in a more snow-prone climate, want a quieter/comfortable touring feel, and you care most about price and wear value, accepting that wet/dry braking and aquaplaning reserves are the main compromises.
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Consistently shortest dry braking across all shared tests (6/6 wins), often by large margins (up to ~13.8%)
- Stronger wet safety package overall: generally shorter wet braking and class-leading straight-line aquaplaning resistance (e.g., +13% in 2024)
- Lower rolling resistance in every shared comparison shown (4/4), supporting efficiency
Where the SeasonProof is stronger
- Better snow braking trend (wins 4/4 occurrences in the shared data), reinforcing a winter-leaning character
- Often slightly stronger lateral wet metrics (wet circle/handling) in multiple tests, suggesting good grip balance at the limit
- Lower purchase price in all listed comparisons (typically 15-26% cheaper), improving accessibility
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 SeasonProof at a glance
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | Gap | SeasonProof |
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| Shared tests won6 shared tests | 4 | 2 | |
| Dry10 measurements | 10 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 10.4% shorter in the dry (6 tests) | 0 |
| Wet21 measurements | 11 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 4.4% shorter in the wet (6 tests) | 9 |
| Snow15 measurements | 6 | The SeasonProof stopped 2.4% shorter on snow (4 tests) | 9 |
| Comfort6 measurements | 1 | 5 | |
| Value8 measurements | 5 | The CrossClimate 2 had 9.8% lower rolling resistance (4 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 1.2 | 8.3/10 |
| Owner rating173 and 12 reviews | 80% | The SeasonProof by 6 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 73% | The SeasonProof by 2 points | 75% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +25.4% | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 3 of 3 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 116 | 33 sizes made in both | 39 |
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 6 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 | SeasonProof |
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| 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test | P1 of 12 | P11 of 12 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P9 of 15 | P6 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview | P3 of 35 | P15 of 35 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P7 of 16 | P5 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview | P1 of 32 | P9 of 32 | |
| 2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P1 of 9 | P7 of 9 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
CrossClimate 2
SeasonProof
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 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 10 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
CrossClimate 2
SeasonProof
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
Not ahead in any category
SeasonProof
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the SeasonProof 86% from 12. 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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| 128 | 10.4% | 143 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 45.8 | 1.3% | 46.39 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 57.9 | 1.4% | 57.1 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 155 | 4.4% | 162 | 4-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 102 | 2% | 104 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 50.65 | 0.9% | 51.11 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 45.2 | 0.3% | 45.4 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.29 | 0.9% | 14.18 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 55.4 | 5.3% | 52.7 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 101.2 | 4.4% | 100.5 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 82 | 2.4% | 80 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.45 | 7.3% | 5.88 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 756 | 1.5% | 745 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 89.29 | 0.3% | 89 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 33.5 | 0.2% | 33.3 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 28.98 | 0.8% | 28.75 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.7 | 6.2% | 14.8 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.85 | 0.1 dB | 70.73 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 17,509 | 3.5% | 16,905 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 26,174 | 24.5% | 32,562 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.21 | 9.8% | 8 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.67 | 1.1% | 5.61 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.3 | 34.7% | 21.9 | 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 SeasonProof 8.3 out of 10.
| CrossClimate 2 | Category | SeasonProof | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 24 | ||
| 75 | Wet | 53 | ||
| 82 | Comfort | 95 | ||
| 84 | Value | 65 | ||
| 94 | Snow | 85 | ||
| 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 | SeasonProof | ||
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| 8.6 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 7.9 | Wet Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 7.6 | Road Feedback | 8.1 | ||
| 7.5 | Handling | 7.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Wear | 9.4 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.9 | ||
| 8.4 | Snow Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 7.5 | Ice Grip | 8.5 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the SeasonProof 86% from 12. 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.
Nokian SeasonProof
- 86%from 12 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 146,254 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers largely praise the Nokian SeasonProof for standout snow and ice traction, confident wet grip (including aquaplaning resistance), and a quiet, comfortable ride. Many report stable, predictable handling and strong wear/longevity, making it an excellent all-weather choice without seasonal swaps and with good value. A small minority of mid-scoring reviews found dry/wet grip merely average or noted reduced winter bite over time, but these views are not common.
- snow and ice traction
- wet grip and aquaplaning resistance
- low noise/quietness
- ride comfort
Summarised by AI from 11 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 12 SeasonProof reviewsI drove the tires over the winter, very good in all road conditions.
In snow, they are excellent, I've never driven a better tire.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 116 sizes of the CrossClimate 2 and 39 of the SeasonProof, 33 of them made in both.
| Category | CrossClimate 2 | SeasonProof |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 39 sizes, 14 to 19 inch |
| Made in both | 33 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16and 21 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B81%C19% | B100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C55%B33%D11%A1% | C100% |
| EU label noise | 69-73 dB B78%A22% | 67-72 dB A90%B10% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 176 of 176 | 52 of 52 |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaced | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) | Nokian WeatherProof (2015) |
| Replaced by | Michelin CrossClimate 3 | Nokian Seasonproof 2 |
| 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) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 25.4% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
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.
Michelin's CrossClimate 2 and Nokian's SeasonProof sit in the same “premium-touring all-season” space, but the shared test data shows they're tuned for noticeably different priorities. Across six common professional comparisons (including Tire Reviews and Auto Bild), the CrossClimate 2 repeatedly targets maximum safety margin in the dry and wet-especially when braking and when the road is waterlogged-while SeasonProof often trades a bit of warm-weather stopping power for winter-leaning behavior, comfort, and cost efficiency.
The headline pattern is consistent: CrossClimate 2 dominates dry braking in every shared dataset and is usually stronger in wet braking and straight-line aquaplaning resistance, which are the highest-consequence metrics for everyday road safety. SeasonProof, meanwhile, frequently edges snow braking and often posts slightly better “wet circle/handling feel” style numbers, while also coming in cheaper and (in Auto Bild's wear scoring) significantly longer-lasting-two factors that can outweigh small performance gaps for high-mileage drivers in colder climates.
Conclusion
If you prioritize the most “summer-tire-like” all-season with the biggest safety buffers in emergency stops and deep water, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the clearer performance pick. It swept dry braking 6/6, with meaningful gaps: for example 41.7 m vs 45.7 m in the 2024 SUV/minivan test (~8.8% shorter) and 39.9 m vs 46.3 m in Auto Bild 2022 (~13.8% shorter). It also repeatedly led straight aquaplaning (e.g., 91 vs 80.5 km/h in 2024, ~13% advantage) and generally paired that with lower rolling resistance, supporting both wet-weather confidence and efficiency.
The Nokian SeasonProof makes the strongest case when your reality includes frequent snow/ice days, you value comfort and low noise, and you care about total cost of ownership. It wins snow braking across the shared set (4 wins to 0), and in Auto Bild testing it delivered much higher projected wear (e.g., 53,482 km vs 43,840 km in 2022; 51,326 km vs 40,407 km in 2021) plus markedly better value metrics-while typically costing 15-26% less in the cited tests. The trade-off is that multiple tests explicitly flag longer wet/dry braking and more limited aquaplaning reserves as the reason it ranks lower overall when safety weighting is high.
Practical takeaway: CrossClimate 2 is the “pay more, worry less” all-season for mixed or mild climates with lots of rain and higher-speed driving; SeasonProof is the “winter-biased, budget-smart” option for drivers who see real snow and rack up miles-so long as you accept that its warm-wet stopping performance is the main compromise.
CrossClimate 2 vs SeasonProof: your questions
Is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 or the Nokian SeasonProof the better tire?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 4 times and the SeasonProof twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the CrossClimate 2 scores 9.5 and the SeasonProof 8.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the CrossClimate 2 or the SeasonProof?
The CrossClimate 2 led 11 of the 21 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.4% shorter in the wet across 6 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 10 of the 10 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10.4% shorter in the dry across 6 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The SeasonProof led 9 of the 15 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.4% shorter on snow across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 2 had 9.8% lower rolling resistance (4 tests); the SeasonProof lasted 24.5% longer in the wear tests (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 9.4/10 for the SeasonProof.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2 and 8.9/10 for the SeasonProof.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews and the SeasonProof 86% from 12. 73% of CrossClimate 2 owners would buy it again, against 75% for the SeasonProof.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 25.4% 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 SeasonProof in 39 (14 to 19 inch). 33 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 SeasonProof B and C.
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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
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