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Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV - Test Results

Test Statistics

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Tests Completed

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Average Position

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Best Result

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Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across the two SUV all-season comparative tests (2023-2024), the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV is the standout all-rounder, taking 1st overall in both fields (1/9 in 2024 and 1/12 in 2023). Its performance pattern is consistent: class-leading or near-class-leading results in dry safety, aquaplaning resistance, and snow mobility/handling metrics, combined with strong refinement (comfort/noise) and competitive rolling resistance.

The main recurring limitation is wet grip on handling-style tests, where it trends mid-pack rather than leading (notably in the 2023 test). It also shows that while snow traction/drive and stability are strong, pure snow braking can be less dominant versus the very best (e.g., 6th in 2023). Overall, it wins on balance and breadth of capability rather than being universally #1 in every wet and snow sub-test.

Performance Strengths
  • Overall All-Season Balance / Test Results Strong
    • 1st overall in 2024 Motor SUV All Season Tire Test (1/9)
    • 1st overall in 2023 SUV All Season Tire Test (1/12)
  • Dry Performance (Braking & Handling) Strong
    • 1st place dry braking in 2024: 39.6 m (1/9)
    • Near-top dry handling in both tests: 3rd in 2024 (+0.3% from best) and 2nd in 2023 (+0.1% from best)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong
    • Straight aquaplaning: 1st in 2023 (89.2 km/h) and 2nd in 2024 (+0.3% from best)
    • Curved aquaplaning: 2nd in 2024 (+0.9% from best) and 2nd in 2023 (+1.1% from best)
  • Snow Mobility & Control (Traction/Slalom/Handling) Strong
    • Snow traction leadership in 2024: 1st (8.52 s) and 1st (331 N), plus snow handling 2nd (+0.3% from best)
    • Strong dynamic snow results in 2023: snow slalom 1st (4.52 m/sec2) and snow handling 3rd (+1.2% from best)
  • Comfort & Noise Refinement Moderate
    • Subj. comfort: 1st in 2024 (7 points)
    • Noise: 2nd in 2024 (65.6 dB, +0.3% from best) and acceptable 4th in 2023 (+1.3% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Grip (Braking/Handling/Circle) Moderate
    • Wet braking only 7th in 2023 (+6.4% from best)
    • Wet handling and wet circle both 7th in 2023 (+3.8% and +3.7% from best), with wet handling also just mid-pack in 2024 (5th, +1% from best)
  • Snow Braking (Absolute Winter Stopping) Minor
    • Snow braking 6th in 2023 (25.2 m, +10% from best)
    • Snow braking improved but not best in 2024: 2nd (+0.5% from best)
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency (Not Class-Leading) Minor
    • Rolling resistance 2nd in 2024 but still +5.6% from best (0.692 kg/t)
    • Rolling resistance 3rd in 2023 and +15.1% from best (6.77 kg/t)

Test History

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2024 Motor SUV All Season Tire Test

2024

Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV wins this year's test thanks to its very good balance. The tire provides a high level of safety on all types of surfaces. It is also quiet and has low rolling resistance...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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2023 SUV All Season Tire Test

2023

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Snow Slalom, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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