Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 1st.
2024 Motor SUV All Season Tire Test P1 of 9
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. The disadvantage of the tire is its high purchase price.
Where the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 2 | P1.5 of 10.5 | 95% | 1 |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P2.5 of 10.5 | 83% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 2 | P5 of 10.5 | 60% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P6 of 10.5 | 48% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P7 of 12 | 45% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P1.5 of 10.5 | 94% | 1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2 | P2 of 10.5 | 89% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 2 | P4 of 10.5 | 71% | - |
| Snow Traction | 3 | P1.7 of 10 | 94% | 2 |
| Snow Handling | 2 | P2.5 of 10.5 | 85% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 1 | P1 of 12 | 100% | 1 |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Noise | 2 | P3 of 10.5 | 80% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P2.5 of 10.5 | 85% | - |
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin CrossClimate SUV Predecessor | 4 | 2 | 2nd | 89% |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV This tire | 2 | 2 | 1st | 94% |
Drawn from 2 tests. Updated March 27, 2026.
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.
very good aquaplaning reserves- 2023 SUV All Season Tire Test (2023)
Every tester write-up on the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV (2 tests) and 16 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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. The disadvantage of the tire is its high purchase price.
Owner reviews, sizes and EU label data, comparisons and the Tire Reviews score. All Michelin tires