Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental AllSeasonContact and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Continental AllSeasonContact and Michelin CrossClimate 2 are Premium Touring All Season tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.

Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.

AllSeasonContact VS CrossClimate-2

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been eleven tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these eleven tests:

  • Continental AllSeasonContact finished ahead of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in one of the tests
  • Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead of the Continental AllSeasonContact in ten of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Continental AllSeasonContact purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during eleven dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 10.08% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact
42.95M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
38.62M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:43.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.2M
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:39.99M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 36.9M
2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:42.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:42.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:41.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.6M
2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:45.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:45.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:42.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.2M
2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:41.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.8M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact:42.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.4M
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:45.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.7M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 0.3% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
62.36s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
62.55s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:45.91s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 45.8s
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:78.8s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79.3s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 1.02% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
98.63Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99.65Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:104.2Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 105.5Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:89.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:91.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.3Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:121.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 122.9Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact:89.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 90.1Km/H
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:95.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 95Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during nine wet braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact stopped the vehicle in 2.08% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
42.82M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
43.73M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:48.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 52M
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:27.59M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 26.48M
2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:53M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:53M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:33.2M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 32.2M
2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:48.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:48.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:34.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 35.6M
2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:28.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 31.4M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact:45.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 46M
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:50M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 51.1M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact stopped the vehicle in 1.2% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
30.58M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
30.95M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Continental AllSeasonContact

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:30.58M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 30.95M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 0.45% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
74.49s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74.83s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:50.88s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 50.65s
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:98.1s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 99s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 2.17% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
72.35Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
70.78Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:65.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 63.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:73.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:72.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.8Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:72.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.9Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact:73Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 73.3Km/H
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:77.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 74.2Km/H

Wet Circle

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact had 5.32% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
7.33m/s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
6.94m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact

2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:7.99m/s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.71m/s
2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:6.66m/s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.17m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact floated at a 1.85% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
82.43Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83.98Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:86Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 82Km/H
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:87.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:93.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.1Km/H
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:78.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 78.8Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:78.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.5Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:72.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.4Km/H
2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:88.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 88.4Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact:71.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 78.4Km/H
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:85.2Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact slipped out at a 0.64% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
15.51m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
15.41m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental AllSeasonContact

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:4.8m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.43m/sec2
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:86.8m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 87m/sec2
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:2.68m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.52m/sec2
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:6.7m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.5m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:3.08m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.01m/sec2
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:2.42m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.03m/sec2
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact:2.07m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.35m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 2.02% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact
25.25M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
24.74M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:23.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 24.4M
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:16.91M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 17.33M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:26.1M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27M
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:32.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 31.1M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:27.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.3M
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:28.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 26.3M
2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:18M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 17.1M
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact:24.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23.9M
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:28.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 28.2M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 11.97% faster than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact
5.68s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:5.85s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.45s
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:6.8s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.5s
2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:4.4s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.05s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during zero snow traction tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact had 4.73% better snow traction than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
3115.6N
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3270.2N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:3486N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3493N
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:2666N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2995N
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:2502N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2574N
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact:2559N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2767N
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:4365N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4522N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.64% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact
102.35s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99.65s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:89.19s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.29s
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:115.5s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 110s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 1.26% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
51.07Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
51.72Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:43.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43.4Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:41.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:57.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57Km/H
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:46.2Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47.7Km/H
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact:56.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57.5Km/H
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:62.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 63.4Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during zero subj. snow handling tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact scored 9.05% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
7.24 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
7.96 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:7.24 Points Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.96 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during zero snow circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact provided 4.46% more lateral grip than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
3.43ms/2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3.59ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 TUV Report All Season Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:3.43ms/2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.59ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during zero snow slalom tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 4.37% faster through a slalom than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
4.16m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
4.35m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:4.5m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.6m/sec2
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:3.19m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.41m/sec2
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact:4.31m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.42m/sec2
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:4.63m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.97m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Continental AllSeasonContact
9.5 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
9.5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Noise

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during seven noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 1.83% quieter than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact
72.74dB
Michelin CrossClimate 2
71.41dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:72.7dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.5dB
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:71.4dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.1dB
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:72.6dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72dB
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:72.7dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.6dB
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:73.1dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.1dB
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact:74.4dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.9dB
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:72.3dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 70.7dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.14% quieter than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact
69.7dB
Michelin CrossClimate 2
69.6dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:69.7dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.6dB

Tyre Weight

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one tyre weight tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact weighed 5.34% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
7518Kg
Michelin CrossClimate 2
7942Kg
Tyre Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tyre Weight: Continental AllSeasonContact

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:7518Kg Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7942Kg

Wear

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one wear tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact is predicted to cover 0.35% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
42273KM
Michelin CrossClimate 2
42123.5KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Continental AllSeasonContact

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:43549KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40407KM
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:40997KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43840KM

Value

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during two value tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact proved to have a 6.16% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
13.1Price/1000
Michelin CrossClimate 2
13.96Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Continental AllSeasonContact

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:14.12Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 15.72Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:12.07Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.2Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during six price tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact cost 7.7% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
427.33
Michelin CrossClimate 2
463
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Continental AllSeasonContact

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:545 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 580
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:615 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 635
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:91 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 104.99
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:495 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 535
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:193 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 208
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:625 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 715

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 2.24% lower rolling resistance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact
7.6kg / t
Michelin CrossClimate 2
7.43kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
215/65 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:7.2kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.11kg / t
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:7.82kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.66kg / t
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:7.66kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.17kg / t
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:8.1kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.9kg / t
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:7.13kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.24kg / t
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
235/35 R19
Continental AllSeasonContact:7.5kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.6kg / t
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
225/40 R18
Continental AllSeasonContact:8.44kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.98kg / t
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17
Continental AllSeasonContact:6.97kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.75kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact used 6.17% less fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Continental AllSeasonContact
5.32l/100km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.67l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Continental AllSeasonContact

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:5.32l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.67l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 emitted 33.18% less particle wear matter than the Continental AllSeasonContact.

Continental AllSeasonContact
21.4Gram/1000km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
14.3Gram/1000km
Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
195/55 R16
Continental AllSeasonContact:21.4Gram/1000km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 14.3Gram/1000km

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental AllSeasonContact and Michelin CrossClimate 2.

In total the Continental AllSeasonContact has been reviewed 36 times and drivers have given the tyre 82% overall.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 122 times and drivers have given the tyre 81% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Best Review for the Continental AllSeasonContact
Given 90% 225/45 R17 on mostly country roads for 190 spirited miles
Initially tested on very wet and slushy country roads and additionally on 5-10 cm compacted snow in the mountains. Tyres appeared to perform as well in these conditions as my full winter tyres (Nokian WR D4). Dry braking performance in the 0-8 degree range seems very good but fast cornering and general dry handling was lacking a little to my summer Pirelli's when the temperatures were nearer 8 degrees. Still sufficient dry handling for all but the most spirited of drives I would say. Early impressions are good, more winter and dry testing needed but the wet performance has been exemplary.... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 288 - tyre reviewed on December 18, 2017
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Best Review for the Michelin CrossClimate 2
Given 81% 235/50 R18 on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Car = 2014 Infiniti Q60 AWD (aka G37 Coupe / CV36 Skyline - RWD bias ATTESA AWD) Overall, pleased with the tire as I wanted a comfortable tire with long tread life and a true "All-Season" tire for the winter months as I have not yet purchased a set of dedicated summer wheels/tires yet. Coming from previous Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ which lasted around 52k of 45k mile rating with sometimes spirited driving, so have no reason to doubt Michelin's tread ware claims, at least on my vehicle. Handling in the dry, the AS3+ was better when taking curves/turns and activated the VDC/TCS less often,... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 374 - tyre reviewed on May 13, 2021
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Continental AllSeasonContact performed better in dry handling [s], wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, curved aquaplaning, tyre weight, wear, value, price and fuel consumption, while the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], straight aqua, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, noise, noise, rolling resistance and abrasion.

Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Michelin CrossClimate 2 seems to be the best tyre overall.

However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.

Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.