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Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

Premium Touring All Weather Tested by Tire Reviews · 2

A premium all-weather touring tire that majors on confident wet-road performance and genuine winter ability, while still feeling precise on clear roads. Refinement can be its main compromise, with some reports of extra noise and a firmer ride.

The quick answer

Owners say 86% from 11 owner reviews 91% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 2nd average finish across 6 independent tests · 3 wins Latest: P2 of 2 · All Weather · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Ice Value, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 11owner reviews
  • 150,500miles driven
  • 6professional tests
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW 3 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

9.4/10

Better than 94% of all-weather tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 6 tests
  • 11 owner reviews
Scores of the 16 all-weather tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests6 tests · 3 publications · 2024-2026 94% 85%
Owner reviews11 owner reviews · rated 86% 92% 15%
Combined 94% 9.4

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-weather tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 86% 29% 5
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 99% 23% 6
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 86% 21% 5
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 99% 16% 4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 18% 6% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 9% 5% 3

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 99% 6
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 99% 5
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 79% 5

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 93% of the test figure. The other 7% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tire Test Tire Rack · 215/55 R17 · All Weather P2 / 2
  2. 2025 The BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27 Tire Reviews · 235/45 R18 P1 / 8
  3. 2025 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tire Test Tire Rack · 215/55 R17 P6 / 11
  4. 2025 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tire Test Car and Driver · 225/45 R18 P2 / 5
  5. 2025 The 7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested Tire Reviews · 225/65 R17 P1 / 7
  6. 2024 Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady 235/55 R18 P1 / 3
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Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW has taken 3 test wins with an average finish of 2nd.

6 Tests
3 Test Wins
2nd Average
1st Best
6th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20242026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tire Test P2 of 2All Weather

The CrossClimate2 is the best road tire in this group and a capable performer when the weather turns, which is exactly the reputation it carries. What this test makes plain is the size of the remaining gap: against a proper winter tire it gives up a great deal of snow and ice traction. Excellent for drivers who see occasional winter weather, not a substitute where winter is a season.

Winner: Bridgestone WeatherPeak

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tire TestTire Rack · 215/55 R17P2 / 2All Weather
2025The BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27Tire Reviews · 235/45 R18P1 / 8Tested by Tire Reviews Winner
20252024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tire TestTire Rack · 215/55 R17P6 / 11
20252025 Car and Driver All Weather Tire TestCar and Driver · 225/45 R18P2 / 5
2025The 7 BEST All Weather Tires TestedTire Reviews · 225/65 R17P1 / 7Tested by Tire Reviews Winner
2024Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady235/55 R18P1 / 3

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Running Costs
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In 235/45 R18, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW is projected to cost $20.64 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $516 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the The BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27.

Tire life here is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, NOT measured wear - treat it as the maker's promise, not a test result.
Hankook Weatherflex GT$16.32
Continental SecureContact AW$17.23
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW$20.64
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2$25.33
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Tire life is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, not measured wear. Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at $3.60 per gallon and $80 fitting per set of four. US prices are from the time of the 2025 test; financing costs are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW in the wet?
Across the 6 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW stops 7.9% shorter than premium rivals, 8.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 86/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the wet from 11 reviews.
How good is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW in the dry?
Across the 6 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW stops 8% shorter than premium rivals, 9.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 1.8% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 100/100, and owners rate it 9.1/10 in the dry from 11 reviews.
How good is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW in the snow?
Across the 5 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW stops 3.8% shorter than premium rivals, 3.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 13.5% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 5 snow-traction tests, it is 10.8% better than premium rivals, 2% better than mid-range rivals and 11.1% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 86/100, and owners rate it 8.8/10 in the snow from 11 reviews.
How good is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW on ice?
Across the 4 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW stops 2.7% shorter than premium rivals, 8.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5.3% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 ice-traction tests, it is 1.7% better than premium rivals, 4.9% better than mid-range rivals and 9% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 100/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 on ice from 11 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW's rolling resistance is 7.4% lower than premium rivals, 5.6% lower than mid-range rivals and 10.5% higher than budget rivals.
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What do owners say about the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW?
Across 11 owner ratings the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW averages 86%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.1 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 7.7. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW cost to run?
In 235/45 R18, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW is projected to cost $20.64 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $516 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the The BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27. The cheapest to run in that test is the Hankook Weatherflex GT, at $16.32.
How comfortable and quiet are the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW?
Owners rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW 8.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 10 reviews.
How well do the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW 8.9 out of 10 for wear across 10 reviews. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 13,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW again?
91% of owners say they would buy the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW again, based on the 11 owner reviews that answered the question. 55% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What owners say summarised from 9 reviews

Across all nine owner reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW is rated very highly (87.1% average) and is most often praised as a dependable year-round tire, especially for snow use. Around half of owners specifically highlight strong snow traction, while a similar share report encouraging tread life so far. Comfort and noise levels also get positive mentions, and several owners are happy with dry and wet performance for everyday driving. A smaller minority (around one in five) report compromises such as reduced dry grip/handling versus sportier tires, and opinions on rolling resistance are mixed.

What owners mention most counted across 11 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 11 ratings

  • Owner score 86%
  • Dry Grip 91%
  • Wet Grip 90%
  • Wear 89%
  • Comfort 88%
  • Snow Grip 88%
  • Road Feedback 86%
  • Ice Grip 82%
  • Handling 77%

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All 10 Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW reviews

Score spread across 10 written reviews
95%
Member
Initial Impressions
  • 225/45 R17
  • 20,000 miles

Best all weather tires I have ever bought.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 0
81%
Member
Initial Impressions

On a par with Continental DWS06 in wet and dry handling.
Despite 3PMS rating, less grip in snow than expected.

This owner's scores
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 1
89%
Member
Initial Impressions

My car came with police issued Goodyear. They were noisy and terrible rolling resistance. Which led to horrible MPG. Cross Climate 2's a definite upgrade in every way. Most importantly better stopping in the rain and snow.
Curious how much better the Cross Climate 3's could actually be. I guess I have a lot of miles ahead of me before I find out.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 3
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 2

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87%
cem
Mid-Life

11,000 miles in on the CC2s on a heavy Kia EV9 Wind. Our most worn rear tire is measuring 8.25/32" center, 7.75-8/32" edges. So we're maybe 30% in to the usable life of the tire and might get 35,000 miles out of them; more if we rotate with the fronts (which are at 9-9.25/32" center, mid-8s edges). Not amazing, but also not terrible for a heavy car with tons of torque put to good use. We've driven these in snow maybe a dozen times and they've been very good. Most of the rest of the driving is boring dry pavement, where they've also been very good. No complaints other than price, which is absurd ($370/ea for the XL / 113 load rating).

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 10
Helpful 9
  1. Initial Impressions87% 2,000 miles
    I got these to be an all-weather tire on my Kia EV9, replacing the awful-in-snow stock Kumhos. This size (265/55R19) matches the OE load rating (113 / XL) and is near enough to the OE size (255/60R19). I've taken them skiing many times this winter and they were flawless in the snow. No complaints in the dry or wet conditions, though I'm not pushing the limits by any means.

    The overall vehicle efficiency is roughly in line with quoted EPA mileage, but I have not been measuring it closely. Possibly slightly worse.

    Happy to be getting out of the changing tires twice a year game. That was a huge hassle and I don't really have the spare space to be storing off-season tires, either.
85%
Kurts Experience
Initial Impressions

A vast improvement over the original Michelin tire that Honda recommended for my vehicle.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
Helpful 7
94%
awkc63
Initial Impressions
I live in rural Southern Ontario, and I absolutely love my CC2. I will say that if you live in heavily populated areas in Ontario, like Toronto or Ottawa for example, you can use these tires all year round without needing a dedicated winter tire, however, in rural areas, I still strongly recommend a winter. I find the CC2s hold up well in snow, UP to about 4", after that, they lose some of their grip/bite, especially in softer/powder snow.

I have read/heard a lot of people say the wet performance isn't ideal, which is quite odd to me. I have had a different experience. One of the main reasons why I bought the CC2 was because how it works and should work in the wet. I've been in absolute downpours, and I don't have to be as cautious, because of the grip I still get. These tires feed through the water better than anything else I've ever tried. I've attempted to slide in deeper/standing water, and tried hydroplaning, with no success. I'm still planted right here I need to be.

I have never had a better tire, and I can't wait for the CC3 family to eventually come to Canada. With All Weather Tires existing, there really is no need for "All Season" nowadays. There is no meaningful performance metric that an All Season can do, that my. CC2s can't blow away.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 7
Helpful 100
83%
Member
I am using the Michelin CC2 AW (USA SPEC) on my 2007 Lexus IS250 6MT. I have these tires mounted in 245/45/18 size (the OEM size is 255/40/18) but they fit great on my OEM wheels in a different size. I love how soft and comfortable they were compared to my Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 tires I ran previously. I find the grip to be significantly less than the Pilot Sports, where when cornering hard on highway entrance ramps, my car often triggers the traction control light (something I did not experience on my Pilot Sport AS4 tires). The tires are quiet at this time (only 3k miles on them) and I have not noticed a hit in fuel economy where I still average 26-27mpg during my daily commute at (45 degrees Fahrenheit) of 23 miles one way, and 23 miles back home at 60mph. Overall I do enjoy the tires, I feel they will offer much improved longevity compared to my Pilot Sport AS4 tires I had before. The tradeoff is dry and wet grip with a significant increase in ice, snow grip, and longevity.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 277
89%
Member
Been using cross climates for 2 different cars now for my all year round. Pretty reliable even in snow, car is just a bit heavy that you need to break in advance.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 313
87%
Member
I live in the south so snow is rare but with my Subaru awd and these tire i feel fine driving at any rate in rain or shine I’ve have these tires for roughly 15000 miles so far wear seems good but I haven’t measured it so I’ll leave it as N/A
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 291
83%
Member
A lot of the score categories are difficult to estimate for my car, my driving style, and perhaps most notably, the traffic in my region (Washington state, Seattle area) which is usually very dense. It's too early to rate wear, and I don't think it would be fair to rate them on handling because it's an SUV that I don't push terribly hard in cornering and such. Compared to the outgoing stock all-season Continental Sport LXs, these tires are absolutely a step up. The main reason I got these is because of all the research I've done, including watching nearly every relevant video Jonathan has provided. They're perfect for a year-round tire in the PNW. We don't get the severe arctic winters of Canada or Minnesota, but our winters can be challenging because unlike a region that snows, sticks, and stays well below freezing for a period of time, the Pacific Northwest gets winters where the temperature fluctuates just above and below freezing. So it rains during the day in the high 30s, then dips below freezing during the night and you get a lovely sheet of ice to wake up to. Then it melts, rains, and repeats the process all over again. Our snow turns to slush almost immediately giving you a wet slushy mess to drive on. Only twice in my life here have I seen the need for true winter tires. Otherwise, the CrossClimate2 is an excellent all-around tire that easily beats any [American] all-season offering. Noise and comfort are good, wear is predicted to be very good, and having a winter-rated tire when you need it makes it a slam-dunk in my opinion for my style of car, my style of driving, and my climate.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 1,106
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