Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 33
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 173
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 6 times and the EUROALL SEASON AS210 twice. The EUROALL SEASON AS210 lasted 13% longer in the wear tests; the CrossClimate 2 had 17.5% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 2 if you regularly face cold temperatures, snow/ice, or you prioritize maximum dry-braking safety margin, aquaplaning headroom and efficiency-it's the more “do-it-all” premium option despite the high price. Choose the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 if your winters are mild and you want strong wet-road manners at a significantly lower upfront cost; it's a smart budget-conscious all-season, but with clear compromises in dry braking, deep-winter capability and typically rolling resistance.
Where the EUROALL SEASON AS210 is stronger
- Strong wet-road performance for the money, frequently leading wet braking and wet handling-style tests (e.g., 2024 SUV wet handling 77 vs 74.2 km/h)
- Competitive wet cornering metrics (wet circle/curved aquaplaning often ahead of CrossClimate 2)
- Lower purchase price and strong value scores across multiple tests (often ~20-32% cheaper)
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Best-in-class dry braking across all shared tests (8/8 wins), often with a meaningful stopping-distance advantage
- Clearly stronger winter capability overall: consistently better snow traction/handling and usually better snow braking
- Generally higher straight-line aquaplaning resistance (notably a big gap in the 2024 SUV test: 91 vs 78 km/h)
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.
EUROALL SEASON AS210 vs CrossClimate 2 at a glance
| Category | EUROALL SEASON AS210 | Gap | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Shared tests won8 shared tests | 2 | 6 | |
| Dry14 measurements | 1 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 9.6% shorter in the dry (8 tests) | 12 |
| Wet28 measurements | 17 | The EUROALL SEASON AS210 held 3.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning (4 tests) | 11 |
| Snow20 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 2 was 10% quicker in the snow traction test (2 tests) | 19 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort8 measurements | 1 | The CrossClimate 2 was 0.9 dB quieter (5 tests) | 7 |
| Value12 measurements | 2 | The CrossClimate 2 had 17.5% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) | 10 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.1/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 1.4 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating33 and 173 reviews | 80% | Too close to call | 80% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 84% | The EUROALL SEASON AS210 by 11 points | 73% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 5 of 5 | +25.4% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 93 | 59 sizes made in both | 116 |
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 | EUROALL SEASON AS210 | Field | CrossClimate 2 |
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| 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test | P9 of 12 | P1 of 12 | |
| 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test | P7 of 16 | P4 of 16 | |
| 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P7 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P8 of 15 | P9 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview | P11 of 35 | P3 of 35 | |
| 2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P6 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P5 of 16 | P7 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview | P5 of 32 | P1 of 32 |
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
EUROALL SEASON AS210
CrossClimate 2
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. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
EUROALL SEASON AS210
Not ahead in any category
CrossClimate 2
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
EUROALL SEASON AS210
CrossClimate 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the EUROALL SEASON AS210 80% from 33 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. 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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| 78.54 | 1.5% | 79.69 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.05 | 1.6% | 14.29 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51.6 | 4.2% | 53.7 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.8 | 3.6% | 12.5 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 103.1 | 5.6% | 97.12 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32.2 | 3.8% | 33.5 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.7 | 14.9% | 15.7 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.88 | 0.9 dB | 71 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9,859 | 8.4% | 8,764 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 30,077 | 13% | 26,563 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.93 | 17.5% | 7.35 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 EUROALL SEASON AS210 scores 8.1 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
| EUROALL SEASON AS210 | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 49 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 71 | Wet | 75 | ||
| 9 | Comfort | 82 | ||
| 38 | Value | 84 | ||
| 48 | Snow | 94 | ||
| 30 | Ice | 47 | ||
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
| EUROALL SEASON AS210 | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.5 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 7.6 | ||
| 8.2 | Handling | 7.5 | ||
| 8.7 | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| 7.8 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 8.1 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 7.2 | Ice Grip | 7.5 | ||
Owners rate the EUROALL SEASON AS210 80% from 33 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
- 80%from 33 reviews
- 84%would buy again
- 297,611 milesdriven by reviewers
With an average owner score of 75.5% (24 positive vs 3 negative), most owners find the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 delivers confident, dependable grip, especially in the dry and in the wet. Comfort and wear rates are also frequently praised, with several reporting slow wear over higher mileages and a generally compliant ride. The main downsides are mixed views on road noise (split almost evenly) and, for around one in five owners, noticeably higher rolling resistance impacting fuel economy; a smaller group also mention slightly vague steering feel, particularly in warmer conditions.
- Strong dry grip
- Reassuring wet grip
- Comfortable, compliant ride
- Long-lasting tread life for an all-season
- Noticeably higher rolling resistance / fuel consumption
- Road noise can be intrusive for some
- Steering feel can be a bit vague
Summarised by AI from 28 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 33 EUROALL SEASON AS210 reviewsThese tires do hold the road very well and have performed pretty good in all weathers and after 16,000 miles are still on 5mm, but they are very noisy and have a high rolling resistance which is very noticeable on my Skoda citigo, I have no doubt they would be ok on a much larger more powerful car, my next set of tires would not be All season tires.
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.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 93 sizes of the EUROALL SEASON AS210 and 116 of the CrossClimate 2, 59 of them made in both.
| Category | EUROALL SEASON AS210 | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 93 sizes, 13 to 20 inch | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 59 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15185/50 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16and 47 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B71%C29% | B81%C19% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D56%C44% | C55%B33%D11%A1% |
| EU label noise | 69-72 dB B95%A5% | 69-73 dB B78%A22% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 120 of 120 | 176 of 176 |
| On the market since | - | 2020 |
| Replaced | Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 (2017) | 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) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 5 of the 5 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.
Both the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 sit in the same “premium-touring all-season” lane, but the shared test data shows they're tuned with very different priorities. Across 8 overlapping professional tests (multiple sizes and vehicles), the CrossClimate 2 repeatedly behaves like a dry-and-winter specialist, while the AS210 tends to shine most when the road is wet and temperatures are mild.
What makes this head-to-head interesting is that the Falken often posts genuinely strong wet-lap numbers (wet handling/circle and sometimes wet braking), yet it consistently gives away a meaningful safety margin in dry braking and typically can't match Michelin's snow traction/handling capability. Add in price and efficiency differences (Falken cheaper; Michelin lower rolling resistance), and the decision becomes less about “which is best” and more about which conditions matter most for your driving.
Conclusion
Looking across the pattern of results, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the more complete high-performance all-season in the areas that most strongly correlate to safety and cross-season confidence: it won dry braking in all 8 shared datasets (often by ~8-13%, e.g., 47.7 m vs 41.7 m in the 2024 SUV test and 44.1 m vs 39.5 m in ADAC), and it is repeatedly the stronger winter tire (snow traction/handling and typically snow braking). It also tends to bring better straight-line aquaplaning headroom (e.g., 78 vs 91 km/h in the 2024 SUV test), plus lower rolling resistance across the shared tests-useful for fuel economy/EV range.
The Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210's case is straightforward: it's frequently very competitive in the wet handling-style metrics and often nips the Michelin in wet braking (5 category wins vs Michelin's 3), while undercutting it heavily on price (commonly ~18-32% cheaper in the listed tests). The trade-off is that it repeatedly lacks the Michelin's dry stopping power and snow “lateral” confidence; multiple reports also flag limited aquaplaning safety reserves and weaker snow guidance at the limit.
Practical takeaway: if you want the best single-set tire for mixed climates-including real winter use-and you value dry-braking safety margins and efficiency, the CrossClimate 2 justifies its premium. If your winters are mild and you mainly want strong wet-road behavior at a much lower purchase price, the AS210 is the value play-just accept the bigger compromises in dry braking, deep-snow capability, and (often) rolling resistance.
EUROALL SEASON AS210 vs CrossClimate 2: your questions
Is the Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 the better tire?
In the 8 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 6 times and the EUROALL SEASON AS210 twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the EUROALL SEASON AS210 scores 8.1 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the EUROALL SEASON AS210 or the CrossClimate 2?
The EUROALL SEASON AS210 led 17 of the 28 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 3.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 12 of the 14 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 9.6% shorter in the dry across 8 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 19 of the 20 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 10% quicker in the snow traction test across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The EUROALL SEASON AS210 lasted 13% longer in the wear tests (3 tests); the CrossClimate 2 had 17.5% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) and used 2% less fuel (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.7/10 for the EUROALL SEASON AS210 and 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The CrossClimate 2 was 0.9 dB quieter (5 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.8/10 for the EUROALL SEASON AS210 and 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the EUROALL SEASON AS210 80% from 33 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. 84% of EUROALL SEASON AS210 owners would buy it again, against 73% for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 5 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 EUROALL SEASON AS210 is made in 93 sizes (13 to 20 inch) and the CrossClimate 2 in 116 (15 to 22 inch). 59 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the EUROALL SEASON AS210 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate 2 B and C.
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