Dunlop Sport All Season vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
- TR Score
- 7.9/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 7
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 173
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 6 times and the Sport All Season once. The Sport All Season stopped 2.8% shorter in the wet; the CrossClimate 2 stopped 10.3% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 for regions with regular winter conditions, safety-first buyers, and those prioritizing shortest stops and refinement. Choose Dunlop Sport All Season for milder climates, drivers who value sharp wet-road dynamics, and shoppers seeking strong performance per dollar.
Where the Sport All Season is stronger
- Lively, confidence-building wet handling and strong wet circle performance
- Competitive value with lower purchase price and good fuel economy
- Occasionally better curved aquaplaning resistance and wet braking vs CC2
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry braking across all tests
- Best-in-class winter capability (snow/ice braking, traction, handling)
- Low noise and strong straight-line aquaplaning resistance
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.
Sport All Season vs CrossClimate 2 at a glance
| Category | Sport All Season | Gap | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 1 | 6 | |
| Dry12 measurements | 2 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 10.3% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 9 |
| Wet24 measurements | 17 | The Sport All Season stopped 2.8% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 7 |
| Snow16 measurements | 1 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 4.7% shorter on snow (4 tests) | 15 |
| Ice2 measurements | 0 | 2 | |
| Comfort6 measurements | 2 | The CrossClimate 2 was 1.3 dB quieter (4 tests) | 4 |
| Value11 measurements | 4 | The CrossClimate 2 lasted 9.7% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) | 7 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 7.9/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 1.6 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating7 and 173 reviews | 83% | The Sport All Season by 3 points | 80% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 67% | The CrossClimate 2 by 6 points | 73% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 4 of 4 | +21.6% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 30 | 21 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 7 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 | Sport All Season | Field | CrossClimate 2 |
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| The Best All Season Tires for 2024 | P5 of 7 | P4 of 7 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P11 of 16 | P1 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P11 of 35 | P2 of 35 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P7 of 15 | P9 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview | P7 of 35 | P3 of 35 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P9 of 16 | P7 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview | P6 of 32 | P1 of 32 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Sport All Season
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. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 11 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Sport All Season
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
Sport All Season
CrossClimate 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Sport All Season 83% from 7 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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| 141 | 10.3% | 126 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 55.8 | 1.1% | 56.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 56.4 | 0.5% | 56.7 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 154 | 2.8% | 158 | 5-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 87 | 1% | 87.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46 | 2.5% | 44.9 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.13 | 2.3% | 12.41 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 50 | 3.8% | 51.7 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10.5 | 7.5% | 9.9 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 82 | 4.7% | 78 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.46 | 2.6% | 8.69 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 574 | 9.1% | 625 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 95.45 | 5% | 90.68 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 31.1 | 4.3% | 32.4 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1.1 | 11.6% | 1.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.3 | 18.2% | 14.6 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.56 | 10.6% | 4.97 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.03 | 1.3 dB | 71.78 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8,461 | 3.3% | 8,793 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 25,883 | 9.7% | 28,102 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.64 | 4.7% | 7.27 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.49 | 1.5% | 5.58 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.7 | 2.7% | 14.3 | 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 Sport All Season scores 7.9 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
| Sport All Season | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 22 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 52 | Wet | 75 | ||
| 4 | Comfort | 82 | ||
| - | Value | 84 | ||
| 82 | 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
| Sport All Season | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 8.7 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 8.3 | Road Feedback | 7.6 | ||
| 8.3 | Handling | 7.5 | ||
| 8.2 | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| 8 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 8 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 8 | Ice Grip | 7.5 | ||
Owners rate the Sport All Season 83% from 7 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Dunlop Sport All Season
- 83%from 7 reviews
- 67%would buy again
- 71,645 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Dunlop Sport All Season delivers strong dry and wet grip with stable, predictable handling and good comfort/low noise overall. High-mileage users praise durability and consistent performance, with some noting harder feel as they age. A minority cite longer dry braking distances and occasional high-speed noise or aquaplaning in specific situations. Snow performance is limited but generally acceptable for mild winters.
- dry grip
- wet grip
- predictable handling
- comfort/low noise
- longer dry braking distance
- high-speed noise/hum
- aquaplaning in specific conditions
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 7 Sport All Season reviewsAfter 70.000 Km with these tires, the time has come for them to be replaced. Mostly driven on motorways. Very good tires, very steady performance, without any unpleasant surprises until the end of their life. For sure they have become much harder, but this is natural. The grip on dry is very good. The wet performance also very good. On ice they performed better than expected, although I use all season tires for the first time.
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: 30 sizes of the Sport All Season and 116 of the CrossClimate 2, 21 of them made in both.
| Category | Sport All Season | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 30 sizes, 14 to 18 inch | 116 sizes, 15 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 21 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16205/50 R17and 9 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B94%C3%D3% | B81%C19% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C76%B21%D3% | C55%B33%D11%A1% |
| EU label noise | 69-72 dB B100% | 69-73 dB B78%A22% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 33 of 33 | 176 of 176 |
| On the market since | 2021 | 2020 |
| Replaced | - | 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 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 21.6% 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.
This head-to-head pits two very different all-season propositions: Dunlop's Sport All Season, an ultra-high-performance-leaning option, versus Michelin's CrossClimate 2, the benchmark premium touring tire. Across seven shared tests from 2021-2024, the Michelin dominated overall results (6 test wins to 1), while the Dunlop repeatedly punched above its price in wet handling and value metrics.
Expect a split personality: the Dunlop often feels more agile and confidence-inspiring in wet handling and on circuits, but it trails notably in dry braking and winter grip. The Michelin remains the all-season reference for snow/ice performance, dry stopping and refinement, with strong aquaplaning resistance and efficiency-albeit at a higher purchase price.
Conclusion
Patterns are clear. Michelin consistently delivers shorter dry braking and class-leading winter security: multiple wins in snow braking, traction, and handling, plus better ice performance and lower noise. It also tends to roll more efficiently and resist aquaplaning better in a straight line, aligning with a safer, more relaxed touring brief.
Dunlop counters with engaging wet-track dynamics-regularly quicker in wet handling and wet circle-and a stronger value story thanks to lower price and competitive fuel use. However, its longer dry braking distances and weaker snow/ice capability are meaningful trade-offs. If you face real winter or prioritize shortest stops, pick the CrossClimate 2. If you want sharper wet handling feel and lower upfront cost for milder climates, the Sport All Season makes sense. The practical takeaway: Michelin for four-season certainty and safety margins; Dunlop for budget-savvy drivers who value wet agility over winter depth.
Sport All Season vs CrossClimate 2: your questions
Is the Dunlop Sport All Season or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 the better tire?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 6 times and the Sport All Season once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Sport All Season scores 7.9 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Sport All Season or the CrossClimate 2?
The Sport All Season led 17 of the 24 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.8% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 9 of the 12 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10.3% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 15 of the 16 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.7% shorter on snow across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Sport All Season used 1.5% less fuel (2 tests); the CrossClimate 2 lasted 9.7% longer in the wear tests (4 tests) and had 4.7% lower rolling resistance (4 tests). Owners rate wear 8.2/10 for the Sport All Season and 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The CrossClimate 2 was 1.3 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the Sport All Season and 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Sport All Season 83% from 7 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. 67% of Sport All Season owners would buy it again, against 73% for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 21.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Sport All Season is made in 30 sizes (14 to 18 inch) and the CrossClimate 2 in 116 (15 to 22 inch). 21 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Sport All Season is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate 2 B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Sport All Season is the newer design: it reached the market in 2021, 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
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