Linglong Grip Master 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
- TR Score
- 8.5/10
- Owners say
- -
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 173
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 3 times and the Grip Master 4S not once. The CrossClimate 2 stopped 7.6% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Michelin CrossClimate 2 if you want the safest, most well-rounded all-season for mixed weather (especially frequent rain/cold or occasional snow) and you value long life and efficiency. Choose the Linglong Grip Master 4S mainly if upfront cost is the primary constraint and your driving is predominantly moderate-speed, urban/suburban, and in milder conditions-while accepting reduced wet/snow and aquaplaning safety margins.
Where the Grip Master 4S is stronger
- Stronger price/value position (7.2 vs 10.69 price/1000), making it attractive for tight budgets
- Slightly lower measured external noise (72.0 dB vs 72.5 dB in the AutoBild test)
- Reported good comfort and safe/benign dry-road behavior in professional comments
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Consistently shorter braking distances in dry and wet across all shared tests (e.g., wet 56.4 m vs 59.8 m; dry 37.9 m vs 40.2 m)
- Stronger winter capability with clear gains in snow braking, traction and handling (e.g., traction 2698 N vs 2528 N; snow braking 23.9 m vs 25.6 m)
- Higher projected wear life (62,680 km vs 49,300 km), supporting lower long-term cost per km
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.
Grip Master 4S vs CrossClimate 2 at a glance
| Category | Grip Master 4S | Gap | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 0 | 3 | |
| Dry4 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 6.7% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 4 |
| Wet7 measurements | 0 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 7.6% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 7 |
| Snow4 measurements | 0 | 4 | |
| Comfort1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Value4 measurements | 0 | 4 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.5/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 1.0 | 9.5/10 |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 32 | 22 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 3 tests, 2023 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 | Grip Master 4S | Field | CrossClimate 2 |
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| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P15 of 15 | P3 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P14 of 37 | P4 of 37 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P20 of 35 | P2 of 35 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Grip Master 4S
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.
Where each scores higher
Grip Master 4S
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.
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 | Grip Master 4S | Gap | CrossClimate 2 | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 133 | 6.7% | 124 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 58.2 | 0.9% | 58.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 189 | 7.6% | 175 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 43.2 | 3.5% | 44.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 12.25 | 2.9% | 11.89 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 44.1 | 4.6% | 46.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 9.5 | 2.1% | 9.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 84 | 6.6% | 78 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 568 | 6.7% | 607 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 32.1 | 6.8% | 34.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 12.9 | 8.7% | 14 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 72 | 0.5 dB | 72.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 30,634 | 27.1% | 38,948 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 9.45 | 21.7% | 7.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 4.93 | 3% | 4.78 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 684 | 23% | 527 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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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 Grip Master 4S scores 8.5 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
| Grip Master 4S | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 78 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 48 | Wet | 75 | ||
| 90 | Comfort | 82 | ||
| 46 | Value | 84 | ||
| 46 | Snow | 94 | ||
| - | 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
| Grip Master 4S | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| - | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| - | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| - | Road Feedback | 7.6 | ||
| - | Handling | 7.5 | ||
| - | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| - | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| - | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| - | Ice Grip | 7.5 | ||
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews; the Grip Master 4S has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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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: 32 sizes of the Grip Master 4S and 116 of the CrossClimate 2, 22 of them made in both.
| Category | Grip Master 4S | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 32 sizes, 13 to 19 inch | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 22 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16and 10 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B84%C16% | B81%C19% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D53%C47% | C55%B33%D11%A1% |
| EU label noise | 68-72 dB A84%B16% | 69-73 dB B78%A22% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 32 of 32 | 176 of 176 |
| On the market since | 2022 | 2020 |
| Replaced | - | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) |
| Replaced by | Linglong Sport Master 4S | 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 is a classic value-focused all-season versus premium all-season matchup: the Linglong Grip Master 4S aims to deliver year-round usability at a low running cost, while the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is positioned as a premium-touring benchmark with a strong emphasis on safety margins and longevity.
Across three shared professional comparisons, the pattern is consistent: the CrossClimate 2 finishes near the top of the field (2nd-4th), while the Grip Master 4S lands in the lower-middle to bottom end (14th-20th). The most meaningful differences show up where it matters most for everyday risk-wet and snow braking, aquaplaning security, and overall grip-while Linglong's main counterpunch is purchase-value and slightly lower measured noise.
Conclusion
If you prioritize safety-relevant performance, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the clear winner in this head-to-head. It outperforms the Linglong in every major dynamic category across the shared tests: dry braking improves by about 6-9% (e.g., 37.9 m vs 40.2 m), wet braking by about 6-11% (56.4 m vs 59.8 m; and 47 m vs 53 m in another test), and snow metrics show similarly meaningful gaps (e.g., snow braking 23.9 m vs 25.6 m, plus stronger traction/handling). It also adds a large real-world ownership advantage with significantly better projected wear (62,680 km vs 49,300 km) and lower rolling resistance (7.4 vs 9.45 kg/t), which should reduce energy use over time.
The Linglong Grip Master 4S is best understood as a budget all-season that can feel stable enough in benign conditions (noted as safe dry behavior and good comfort), but it gives away too much in wet, snow, and aquaplaning reserves to be a direct alternative if you regularly face heavy rain, cold slush, or high-speed motorway spray. Its strongest argument is cost: the value index strongly favors Linglong (7.2 vs 10.69 price/1000), and it edges the Michelin slightly on measured noise (72.0 dB vs 72.5 dB). The practical takeaway: CrossClimate 2 costs more upfront, but it consistently buys you bigger safety margins and longer service life-exactly where all-season tires are most challenged.
Grip Master 4S vs CrossClimate 2: your questions
Is the Linglong Grip Master 4S or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 3 times and the Grip Master 4S not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Grip Master 4S scores 8.5 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Grip Master 4S or the CrossClimate 2?
The CrossClimate 2 led 7 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7.6% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 4 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.7% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 4 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173 reviews; the Grip Master 4S has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Grip Master 4S is made in 32 sizes (13 to 19 inch) and the CrossClimate 2 in 116 (15 to 22 inch). 22 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Grip Master 4S is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate 2 B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Grip Master 4S 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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