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Michelin CrossClimate 2

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The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is a premium all-season touring tire that blends winter-capable traction with year-round road manners. Drivers and tests agree it delivers standout snow performance, strong dry braking and predictable handling, plus impressive wear. Comfort and noise levels are generally good (especially when new), and aquaplaning resistance inspires confidence. Its main compromise is wet braking and handling at the limit versus the very best rivals, alongside a premium price.

9.3
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
87%
Wet Grip
82%
Road Feedback
77%
Handling
75%
Wear
83%
Comfort
84%
Buy again
80%
Snow Grip
85%
Ice Grip
77%
140 Reviews
81% Average
1,591,723 miles driven
36 Tests (avg: 3rd)
Michelin CrossClimate 2

Michelin CrossClimate 2

All Season Premium
BETA
9.3 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Snow
92.3
1.38x / 102 tests
Value
82.1
0.42x / 58 tests
Dry
81.8
1.5x / 66 tests
Comfort
73
0.32x / 33 tests
Wet
71.5
1.93x / 137 tests
Ice
68.4
0.84x / 9 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
91.2
30 tests
Braking
84.2
110 tests
Handling
74.1
94 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 36
Publications: 12
Period: 2021 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 140
Avg Rating: 80.9%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.39
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 Motor All Season Tire Test Motor 2025 215/55 R17 2/7 10 metrics
2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals TUV 2025 205/55 R16 3/5 8 metrics
2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2025 225/45 R18 4/12 14 metrics
2025 Mid Range All Season Tire Test Wybór Kierowców 2025 215/55 R17 2/6 6 metrics
2025 Autobild EV All Season Mini-Test Auto Bild 2025 245/45 R19 2/3 10 metrics
2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report TUV 2025 235/45 R18 2/5 7 metrics
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test ADAC 2025 225/45 R17 5/16 13 metrics
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test Auto Bild 2025 245/45 R18 2/11 13 metrics
Michelin CrossClimate 3 and CrossClimate 3 Sport Tire Reviews 2025 205/55 R16 2/2 14 metrics
2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tire Test Teknikens Varld 2025 235/55 R19 7/8 4 metrics
2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tire Test Vi Bilagare 2024 225/45 R17 6/8 13 metrics
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test Sport Auto 2024 215/40 R18 4/8 11 metrics
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad 2024 245/45 R18 6/12 13 metrics
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild 2024 225/50 R17 3/17 17 metrics
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad 2024 235/55 R17 1/14 13 metrics
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2024 225/50 R17 4/37 2 metrics
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 Tire Reviews 2024 235/35 R19 2/9 18 metrics
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test ADAC 2024 205/55 R16 4/16 13 metrics
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2024 225/40 R18 2/13 13 metrics
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test 2024 235/55 R17 2/8 14 metrics
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 Tire Reviews 2024 205/55 R16 4/7 21 metrics
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test Auto Zeitung 2023 215/55 R17 2/9 13 metrics
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R17 1/18 17 metrics
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R17 2/35 2 metrics
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test Tire Reviews 2023 195/65 R15 1/12 14 metrics
2023 TUV Report All Season Test 2023 205/55 R16 2/4 8 metrics
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung 2023 235/35 R19 10/10 9 metrics
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test Sport Auto 2022 235/35 R19 1/8 13 metrics
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild 2022 195/55 R16 9/17 19 metrics
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 195/55 R16 3/37 2 metrics
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test Tire Reviews 2022 225/45 R17 1/10 12 metrics
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild 2021 225/50 R17 7/18 15 metrics
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2021 225/50 R17 1/34 2 metrics
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test Tire Reviews 2021 205/55 R16 1/11 14 metrics
2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad 2021 215/65 R17 2/12 12 metrics
Michelin CrossClimate 2 VS Michelin CrossClimate+ Tire Reviews 2021 205/55 R16 1/2 6 metrics

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All Tests
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Michelin CrossClimate 3 and CrossClimate 3 Sport
205/55 R16 • 2025
2nd/2
2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tire Test
235/55 R19 • 2025
7th/8
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 VOL, despite being a Volvo-specific version previously offered as original equipment on the XC60, clearly lagged behind dedicated summer tires in most test categories. As an all-season tire attempting to bridge summer and winter performance, it demonstrated compromises that became particularly evident on wet surfaces, where significant understeer and duller responses made the car feel sluggish and less connected. The testers explicitly recommended against standardizing cars with all-season tires in Sweden, suggesting that drivers would be better served by dedicated summer tires paired with proper winter tires when the season changes, rather than this compromise solution that fell well short of true summer tire performance.
2025 Mid Range All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17 • 2025
2nd/6
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is described as a perfectly balanced all-season tire that often serves as the benchmark for this type of tire. It wins against the Nokian on dry asphalt and snow, showing only slightly less capability on wet surfaces. The tire delivers the highest level of safety with excellent steering precision across all conditions. It offers the best handling properties on dry asphalt among all tested tires and demonstrates excellent parameters in winter conditions. A significant advantage is its low rolling resistance, contributing to good fuel economy. The CrossClimate 2 represents premium quality with no significant weaknesses, though it loses the top spot to the Nokian primarily due to its slightly reduced wet weather performance.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
195/65R15 91 H C B 69
195/65R15 95 V XL B B 69
195/55R15 85 V C B 69
185/65R15 92 V XL C B 69
185/65R15 88 H C B 69
195/55R15 89 V XL B B 69
185/65R15 92 T XL C B 69
16 inch
215/60R16 95 V D C 72
205/55R16 94 V XL B B 69
205/55R16 91 V C B 69
205/60R16 96 H XL B B 69
215/60R16 99 H XL B B 71
205/55R16 91 H C B 69
205/60R16 96 V XL B B 69
205/55R16 91 W C B 69
215/60R16 95 V C B 71
205/60R16 92 H C B 69
215/60R16 99 V XL B B 71
17 inch
235/65R17 104 H C C 72
225/50R17 94 W C B 71
225/50R17 98 V XL B B 71
215/45R17 91 Y XL C B 71
205/50R17 93 V XL C B 69
215/55R17 98 W XL B B 71
205/50R17 93 W XL C B 69
225/60R17 99 V B B 71
225/45R17 91 Y C B 71
225/45R17 94 V XL C B 71
225/45R17 91 W C B 71
205/50R17 89 V C B 69
215/55R17 94 V B B 71
225/45R17 94 Y XL C B 71
205/50R17 89 H C B 69
225/50R17 98 Y XL B B 71
18 inch
245/45R18 100 Y XL B B 71
225/40R18 92 Y XL C B 71
255/35R18 94 Y XL C B 71
245/40R18 93 Y C B 71
245/45R18 96 Y C B 71
245/40R18 97 Y XL C B 71
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL C B 71
20 inch
245/35R20 95 Y XL C B 71
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Questions and Answers for the Michelin CrossClimate 2

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October 14, 2021

Does the New CrossClimate 2 have a Run Flat option?

There is currently only one runflat size of the CC2, 225/45 R18. You can see <a href="/Article/Michelin-CrossClimate-2---Available-Sizes.htm">all the sizes available here</a>.
September 19, 2021

How would these do on the track? Would it be possible to have these on year round PLUS use them on the racetrack for some fun driving (not trying to get the best lap times, just driving for fun).

For an all season tire, they would perform well, but like all tires of this category you will notice poor heat resistance and high wear when hot, so I cannot recommend driving any all season tire on track.
September 23, 2021

How does the CrosscClimate 2 compare to a summer tire like Bridgestone Turanza T005 or the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 when it comes to Rolling resistance ?

Our <a href="https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2021-Tyre-Reviews-All-Season-Tyre-Test.htm">all season tire test</a> has data covering this.
November 8, 2021

Bonjour, Je dois changer les pneus sur mon Suv (235/50/18), j’aimerais mettre 4 Michelin CC2 4 saisons. Or je me pose des questions sur le bruit et la tenue de route. D’âpres certains avis, il serait très bruyant à la longue !! Qu’en pensez-vous ? Merci pour votre réponse. Bien cordialement Remo

Je ne pense pas que le bruit sera un problème à long terme avec le nouveau CrossClimate 2
January 8, 2022

I want to purchase the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in the size 225/45R17 94, which is available with V and Y speed index. Both would suffice for my car as the rated top speed is 235 km/h so what are the pros and cons of V vs Y?

Generally, the lower speed rating should have a very small advantage in comfort, however some tire manufacturers are now making the same tire for multiple speed and load indexes the same, just having a different marking, so in this case I'd buy whatever is more wallet friendly.
March 26, 2022

Would Cross Climate be good (or best choice) as all season tire on a Mercedes A Class (2013 - Amg line, 1.6 156bhp) - Tire size 225/40 R18 92Y? thanks in advance

The Crossclimate 2 is an excellent all season tire, as are the all season tires from Continental and Goodyear. There's lots of test data on the site so show you which tire is best in each area.
November 10, 2022

Just have to say I love your videos so I have a Mk1 audi tt the tires are getting a little worn now so I was thinking about a all season tire as a alternative to a winter tire as I live in England and its not that bad would this make a good alternative to a winter tire in England

The CC2 makes an excellent winter tire for regions that don't see extreme winters like the UK.
December 11, 2022

I drive a front wheel drive car and currently have four summer tires fitted. Can I replace the front two tires with CC2s leaving summer tires on the rear ? Is this legal and ok for insurance purposes. Great site guys !

It is legal, and technically it's the correct way to do it, but keep this in mind - While the car will have a safe understeer balance in snow and perhaps very cold wet weather, in the dry it's likely you'll have more grip at the front so there's potential for oversteer during extreme maneuvers.
January 23, 2023

Initially the Cross Climate 2 seemed to be open to being used with an SUV, prior to an SUV version coming out. Since May 2022 the SUV version has been released. What is the difference between them if both can be used on the SUV? Should we take the CC2 ratings from across your tests and assume they are the same for the SUV version? Thanks - great site!

Yes, the CC2 and CC2 SUV are just naming differences and are available in differing sizes and load ratings. The tire performance should be exactly the same.
January 23, 2023

Michelin did a great test on their launch comparing a worn, 2mm tread, CC2 with their competitors at the same worn tread. While this gave a great indicator of comparative performance it was clear that ALL tires changed hugely in performance at 2mm vs brand new. <br><br> Would it be possible to do review some tires across a range of tread depth (i.e. 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 6mm) to compare performance and see if the decline is linear or exponential (just like you wonderfully did across a range of temperatures)? This would help inform when the best time to replace a tire is to keep a good balance of safety and performance.

This is on the list to do!
October 8, 2023

Would the Tire Review team recommend CC2 for a Jaguar XF S (300ps / 700Nm RWD), 255/35/R20? Living in the east of England, but travel UK wide, concerned by the poor feedback on wet handling. The Goodyear vector 4S seems a better choice but not on sale in the UK. I was thinking of a second set of R19 wheels with winter tires but dont think the cost and storage space can be justified. Keep up the great work Tire Reviews!!

I am surprised if the CC2 is available in that size, it might be an OE fitment for a Land Rover?

The CC2 would be a good choice for the vehicle but with that much torque and weight any all season or winter tire will struggle a little!
November 26, 2023

How did the CC2 perform in winter compared to some budget winter tires (around USD150 each)?

There is a video on the Tire Reviews Youtube channel comparing the CC2 to the X-Ice Snow in the dry, wet and snow which should give you the idea in differing performances in the category.
January 20, 2024

I am considering to replace the tires for my Lexus RX450H 2022 with PILOT SPORT 4 SUV or CROSSCLIMATE2. May I have your recommendation between these 2 or any other choice?

The CrossClimate 2 an the PS4SUV are very different products, one is a summer tire and the other is an all season. The choice comes down to how much mobility you want in snow, if you want any the CC2 is the natural choice. It will also be better when it's very cold. At all other times of year the PS4SUV will outperform it. Check out the test data on the site.
May 28, 2024

Thanks for the effort as always! Why is the rolling resistance from the Michelin CC2 lower on this review compared to the review of your video 23/24 (8 months ago)? And in which temperature do you test the tires in dry (braking/handling) as it will impact the performance? Thanks!

I'm not sure what you mean by the rolling resistance on "this review", this page is an index of user experiences and multiple tire tests which often have measured their own rolling resistance data. RR can vary by size.
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Test temperatures are noted on the test charges where available.
December 6, 2025

Good morning, I’ve been searching for a long time for a in-depth comparison between CrossClimate 2/3 and Alpin 7 for snow braking... So I can review the data from you guys. Could you please help me

There's data for the CrossClimate 2 and 3 on the site, so far no one has tested either against the Alpin 7, but I have tested the CrossClimate 2 vs Alpin 6 in a video / test.
December 14, 2025

i live in romania , and i ordered cc2 for my VW Touareg 7P 2017 , do you think i made a good choice? 275/45/20 is it good for all year round?

Lots of people really like the balance of the CrossClimate 2's snow and dry performance. I'm not sure how much wet you get in Romania, the wet isn't best in class but it is still better than a lot of cheaper tires.
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Review Summary

Based on 129 user reviews

Across 129 reviews, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is most often described as a highly confidence-inspiring all-weather tire with standout snow/slush capability and strong dry braking/handling for its category, letting many drivers avoid seasonal tire swaps. Comfort and cabin refinement are frequently praised, with many finding it quieter and smoother than prior summer or OEM tires, and tread life is commonly reported as good when aligned/rotated. The main recurring drawbacks are mixed wet-road feedback (a meaningful minority report reduced wet grip or aquaplaning confidence, sometimes worsening with wear), plus reports of higher noise on certain surfaces/with age, a small fuel/EV range penalty, and premium pricing.

Strengths
  • Excellent snow and slush traction (often winter-tire-like) and strong cold-weather confidence
  • Strong dry grip and especially dry braking for an all-weather tire
  • Comfortable ride with generally low/acceptable road noise (often quieter than prior tires)
  • Good longevity/treadwear reported by many users when rotated/aligned
  • Safe
  • Predictable all-round behaviour across changing conditions; reduces need for seasonal swaps
Areas for Improvement
  • Wet performance is inconsistent for some drivers (reduced wet grip/traction or heavy-rain water clearing)
  • Sometimes reported to worsen as the tire wears
  • Road noise can increase on certain road surfaces and/or as the tire ages
  • Noticeable fuel economy/ev range hit reported by a portion of drivers
  • High purchase price/value concerns

Top 3 Michelin CrossClimate 2 Reviews

Given 87% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (8PA) (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 50,000 average miles
This is one amazing all season tire for moderate drivers. I have done 80k km on them for 3,5 years. The first 60k km I felt very safe on these tires. Only in the last 20k km I noticed weaker performance on wet roads, slightly longer braking distance on all surfaces and slightly faster wear. The tires still have almost 4mm of tread on them, although it is clear that they are nearing the end and that they cannot go much further.
I only rotated them once after two years (put the rear ones in front), and the climate conditions in which I drove were mostly dry and wet roads at temperatures from -10 to +40. I only drove them briefly on snow twice, but I did not notice any difference compared to winter tires. I did not use them on ice.
Would definitely recommend this tire to anyone who drives moderately and wants quality tires on their car. Considering the kilometers traveled, it was absolutely worth paying the higher price for these tires
Helpful 1083
April 25, 2025
Given 60% while driving a BMW 118d (205/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 20,000 average miles
Overall performance - good. TOO expensive! Wears too fast: more than 1mm per 10000km (I'm not extreme driver)
Michelin CrossClimate 2 image Michelin CrossClimate 2 additional image
Helpful 1041
May 6, 2025
Given 84% while driving a Lexus RX 450h (235/55 R20) on mostly town for 3,000 easy going miles
Replaced existing Yokohama Dunlop mix. Wanted better winter grip. Had expected the tires to be noisier than previous summer tires, but surprisingly quieter. Drove in snow for a couple of weeks this past winter in up to 8 inches of snow and slush in town and very good.
Helpful 1110
March 9, 2025

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Latest Michelin CrossClimate 2 Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 92% while driving a Citroën C4 Grand Picasso (205/60 R16) on for 18,000 miles
Wonderful tire. I am absolutely impressed after the harsh winter of 2026. I use it in Hungary with summers reaching 40 °C and winters well below freezing (especially in 2026 with several weeks of snow and freezing rain). After 3 years, I must say this the perfect all-year tire for this climate.
Jon claims that some snow grip should be sacrificed for better wet performance, but after this winter, I dare to disagree. Michelin understood that you need every piece of grip in the snow to keep you mobile and safe even in rare winter conditions. This is exactly what makes CC2 a real all-year tire. True, there is some uncertainty in heavy rain, but you can easily manage it with reduced speed. A perfect tire on the dry, limited wear even in summer heatwaves and winter-tire-like capabilities in the snow: a miracle tire indeed.
Helpful 11
February 14, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 84% while driving a Jaguar XFS Sportbrake (245/45 R18) on for 1,000 miles
Last month, I bought Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires in 245/45/R18 (XL) for my Jaguar, and they’ve been a total game changer.

My first impressions after about 1,000 miles are very positive. They’re excellent in cold weather, with strong braking performance and very good communication through the steering, which makes me feel much more confident. We recently had some snow, and they handled it without any issues at all.

In general, they’re comfortable, but if you hit a pothole, you definitely feel it — the impact is transmitted straight to your spine. In all other situations, though, I have no complaints.

Fuel consumption is similar to my summer tires. If there’s any increase at all, it’s most likely due to using the heated seats, not the tires themselves.

It’s too early to judge wear, as they’re still new, but so far I’m extremely happy with them.
Helpful 72
February 4, 2026
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Initial Impressions Review
Given 80% while driving a Fiat Panda (195/45 R16) on for 25,000 miles
I've done 40k kms in my daily car with the crossclimate2 in the last 3 and half years. At this point there is some tread left but almost at the legal limit, so I need to change them soon. I live in northern italy near Milan, i got a lot of heat during summer in recent years and mildly cold winters with close to zero snow. Tires for a daily use on a little fiat panda have been really good in wet and dry, i always felt them solid when new and even now. With wear i think they lose a bit of Rolling resistance but nothing too concerning. I've tried them a couple times in the snow (when they were at mid life tread) and i found them a bit poor.. didn't get stuck but had a lot of wheel spinning and not much confidence in general. At the end of life the tread is a bit damaged on the sides.
Overall i've been satisfied!
Helpful 105
January 24, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 62% while driving a Ford Mustang (255/40 R19) on for 22,000 miles
Michelin CrossClimate 2 - Ford Mustang (390hp RWD) - European highways and alpine roads
I finally tried them because of all the hype around them... I am disappointed and would not buy them again especially for my Mustang

The good:
• Road feedback is almost on par with summer touring tires, stiff sidewall and feels nice through the steering wheel. I haven't noticed any noise or humming mentioned by others
• Dry grip is better than most 4s tires, only Bridgestone Turanza AS6 beats them in my experience so top-tier dry handling

The bad:
• Wet performance is awful, my Mustang spins tires up to 5th gear, even starting in 2nd gear is hard and 3rd spin crazy. Conti or Vreds stop spinning in 3rd in wet conditions, i though the Bridgestone were lacking in the wet but even those are much safer than the CC2
• Pricing is awful, these cost me 220€ per tire while Vredestein was 150€, Pirelli, Bridgestone and Continental were 180€ each
• Mileage is okay, CC2 barely endured 35tkmm while Vreds, Bridgestone and Conti last over 40tkm. Considering the high cost mentioned before gives not good value, much better than Pirelli which were cooked by 25tkm but at least those were cheaper

I can't express myself on snow because fresh soft snow feels good but compacted and icy slips, I almost got stuck multiple times on ice and grass but got over steep snowy slopes without issues. Very inconsistent results but I'm also driving a Mustang so it's not surprising. I'd say snow is good, ice is terrible
Helpful 150
January 15, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 68% while driving a Volkswagen T Roc (235/40 R19) on for 1,000 miles
3rd car in family with these fitted and all generally performing well and great for North East of Scotland weather across the year. The sizes fitted on a Mini Cooper and BMW 2 series are much better than previous tires (got rid of the run flats), these latest ones are on a T-Roc and overall are doing the job but do seem to be a bit nosier then on the other two cars which may be the suspension settings, a slight improvement on noise though over previous Hankook Summer performance tires that were fairly well worn.
Helpful 180
January 8, 2026
Given 67% while driving a Citroën C4 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 500 miles
I don’t recomend this tires on wet.
Helpful 320
December 21, 2025
Given 74% while driving a Honda Civic 1.5T (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 28,000 average miles
Tested on a '19 Honda Civic 1.5T, in the UK. Tires are mid-life, and noticed that their water clearing ability in heavy rain is a lot poorer than summer tires I'd had on previously (Goodyear Eagle F1s). Wet grip is slightly down versus summer tire referance as well, but less noticably so. Dry grip is good, but I'd say steering feel is lower than summers (although with numb electronic steering, attributing it to the tires only is likely unfair). Noise levels do seem quite high in the civic, although I'm led to believe this is due to no noise insulation in the wheel wells. On smooth tarmac they hum even at low speed, and on rough roads the noise level is quite high.
Helpful 270
December 15, 2025
Given 88% while driving a Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 170hp (235/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 45,000 spirited miles
Excellent wear and snow performance. Would never go back to summer tires.
Helpful 255
December 1, 2025
Given 91% while driving a BMW 320d GT (245/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 15,000 average miles
Ran these for two years on my BMW. Initially I was worried more about hot weather performance, thinking that they might feel soft, or even wear prematurely. I was wrong to worry.

The steering felt lighter, initially perhaps I was concerned on wet roads, but this was a lightness rather than a lack of grip. They actually improved the feel of the BMW.

Compared with the previous summer tire, there was a reduction in road noise and an increase in comfort without loosing any directness of steering.

As you can probably guess, I was really impressed. Would I buy the same again? No - but that's only because the new Cross Climate 3 and Cross Climate 3 Sport are out (only the latter is available in my size) and, since it promises the same but better, why wouldn't I? Just awaiting for some cold weather, and will put on a set of CC3 Sports and keep my PS4's, which still have excellent life, for next summer.
Helpful 320
November 10, 2025
Given 88% while driving a Volvo S90 (245/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 35,000 average miles
These tires were exceptional, when I got them in December 2022, they did a solid 55,000 km over all terrain over 2 years, I got them for a trip to the Scottish Highlands in early January of so there was lots of inclement weather to challenge them and a lot of motorway milage after that, I did rotate them and track them regularly, i think if i have paid more attention towards end of life I'd have seen another 5k km out of them, it was uneven wear in the end that meant they needed replacing.
I have never felt such traction to the road with tires like the CC, every surface, every time, I felt so planted to the road.
I replaced them with Bridgestone Turanza 6s as I was interested to see would I see any notable fuel diffence in an A rated from a C rated, I did not, and being A rated they have worn alot quicker, I'll be returning to AS tires next time. Unfortunatley the CC3s are not out in my size though so might have to try elsewhere.
Helpful 246
November 10, 2025
Given 71% while driving a Peugeot 508 rxh estate (235/50 R18) on a combination of roads for 30,000 easy going miles
very strong on dry, do matter if was cold or warm. also suprised on snow, going much further than all season Vredestein Quadrac Pro, or winter Yokohama Wdrive v902a. Very quiet and pretty comfortable, although it were XL tires. I've done on them over 50000 km, and on the drive axle they just started to show some wear, on rear axle they looked like new. big minus: they were bad on wet. Aquaplanning never suprised me, but braking, strong accelerating - much worse than dry/snow performance
Helpful 265
October 31, 2025
Given 84% while driving a Volkswagen ID3 (215/55 R18) on mostly country roads for 10 average miles
Used on a VW ID3 EV much better than the original Bridgestone tires but a little less efficient 5-7% range drop.
Helpful 307
October 14, 2025
Rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2