Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus

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

There are a few basic differences between the two tyres. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is an Premium-Touring All-Season tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus is an Touring All-Season tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

CrossClimate-2 VS Quatrac-Pro-Plus

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 four tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these four tests:

  • Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead of the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus in four of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus 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 four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 8.75% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
37.23M
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
40.8M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:36M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 39.4M
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.62M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 40.29M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:38.1M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 41.8M
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
215/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.2M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 41.7M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was 0.19% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
85.86s
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
85.7s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:84.3s Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 84.3s
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:87.41s Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 87.09s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.24% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
106.35Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
106.1Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:113.5Km/H Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 112.7Km/H
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
215/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:99.2Km/H Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 99.5Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 5.88% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
8.5 Points
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
8 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:8.5 Points Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 8 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus stopped the vehicle in 5.17% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
40.04M
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
37.97M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:43.6M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 43.5M
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:27.25M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 27.47M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:55.2M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 48.1M
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
215/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:34.1M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 32.8M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 0.93% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
26.59M
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
26.84M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:26.59M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 26.84M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was 2.39% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
107.05s
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
104.49s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:101.6s Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 100.8s
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:112.49s Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 108.17s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during zero wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.74% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
79.1Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
80.5Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus

2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:80.8Km/H Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 82.8Km/H
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
215/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:77.4Km/H Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 78.2Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 5.26% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
9.5 Points
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
9 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:9.5 Points Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 9 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was 1.67% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
16.19s
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
15.92s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:16.2s Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 16s
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:16.18s Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 15.84s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 5.28% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
76.68Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
72.63Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:81.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 74.3Km/H
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:77.6Km/H Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 75.7Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:73Km/H Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 69.4Km/H
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
215/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:75Km/H Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 71.1Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 slipped out at a 5.88% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
2.38m/sec2
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
2.24m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.28m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 2.12m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.65m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 2.55m/sec2
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
215/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.22m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 2.06m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 6.35% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
22.99M
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
24.55M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:25.2M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 25.7M
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:18.07M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 20.09M
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:22.4M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 23.1M
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
215/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:26.3M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 29.3M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 10.76% faster than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.31s
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
5.95s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:5.31s Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 5.95s

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 had 7.76% better snow traction than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
2320.83N
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
2140.78N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2727N Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 2557N
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:4234N Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 3864N
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
215/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:1.49N Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 1.34N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 5.64% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
65.58s
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
69.5s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:51.5s Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 53.3s
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:79.65s Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 85.69s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 6.03% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
52.2Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
49.05Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:55.6Km/H Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 52.2Km/H
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
215/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:48.8Km/H Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 45.9Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 20% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
10 Points
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
8 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:10 Points Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 8 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 provided 15% more lateral grip than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
4ms/2
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
3.4ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:4ms/2 Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 3.4ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 9.27% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
3.99m/sec2
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
3.62m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:3.99m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 3.62m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle 12.75% shorter than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
9.92M
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
11.37M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:9.92M Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 11.37M

Ice Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 14.08% faster than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
4.7s
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
5.47s
Ice acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Ice Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.7s Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 5.47s

Subj. Comfort

Michelin CrossClimate 2
10 Points
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
8.25 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Noise

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.54% quieter than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
70.5dB
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
70.88dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:65dB Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 68dB
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:72dB Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 72.1dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:73.1dB Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 71.9dB
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
215/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:71.9dB Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 71.5dB

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 16.48% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
7.3kg / t
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
8.74kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test
215/55 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:6.73kg / t Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 7.52kg / t
The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19
Michelin CrossClimate 2:7.76kg / t Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 9.68kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
245/45 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:6.72kg / t Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 7.95kg / t
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
215/40 R18
Michelin CrossClimate 2:8kg / t Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 9.8kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

In total the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 119 times and drivers have given the tyre 81% overall.

The Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus has been reviewed 3 times and drivers have given the tyre 82% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.

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 355 - tyre reviewed on May 13, 2021
View all Michelin CrossClimate 2 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
Given 81% 205/45 R17 on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Great A/S, very sticky AND solid, acting precise. Driven sporty lasting less than my favorit AD08RS (5 vs. 7Tkm) but at equal level of fun! Since December 3Tkm mainly mountain roads driven at temp below 20 Celsius, worried about higher ambient/tarmac temp worse wear. Will buy again in autum.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on May 5, 2024
View all Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking - cool, subj. wet handling, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, ice braking, ice traction, noise and rolling resistance, while the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus performed better in dry handling [s], wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h] and wet circle.

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.

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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.