Michelin CrossClimate 2
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- Mileage60,000 miles
- Price range$130–$280
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Ratings, dimensions, and construction details for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in size 205/50R17.
Features & benefits
- V-shaped treads
- Thermal adaptive rubber compound
- PIANO noise reduction technology
Technical specs
Size 205/50R17
- Mileage warranty
- 60,000 miles
- Load index
- 1,433 lbs (93)
- Max speed
- 149 MPH (V)
- Load range
- Standard (SL)
- UTQG
- –AAAA
- Wet traction
- AA
- Temperature
- AA
- Treadwear rating
- –
- Tire size
- 205/50R17
Test reports — summarized by us for you
exemplary (1,1)Conclusion: Placed 1st in Auto Bild's 2021 all season tyre market overview. | Note: Ranked 1st out of 34
2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview · 225/50 R17Conclusion: Testing highlighted clear leader in the dry, good wet handling, shortest wet braking at warmer temperatures, best aquaplaning resistance in both tests, one of the best tires overall in the snow, low levels of noise, and low rolling resistance. Drawbacks included average wet braking at cooler temperatures and expensive. | Note: Ranked 1st out of 11
2021 tyre Reviews All Season tyre test · 205/55 R16 94V
exemplary (1,1)Conclusion: Very good overall performance on snow with a high level of grip and a comparatively wide limit range for an all-season. Very short stopping distances dry. Good feedback and high grip in dry corners, good safety reserves. Drawbacks included slightly longer braking distances in the wet and heavy understeer in wet turns, somewhat reduced aquaplaning safety. Weakly audible howling noise between 50 and 30 km/h (determined when the vehicle coasts from 80 km/h). | Note: Ranked 1st out of 7
2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 91YConclusion: The best snow performance on test by a margin, rivaling winter tire ability, shortest dry braking with dependable traction in dry handling, high aquaplaning resistance, low rolling resistance. Drawbacks included limited grip in the wet grip tests with high levels of understeer. | Note: Ranked 1st out of 10
2022 tyre Reviews All Season tyre test · 225/45 R17 94VConclusion: Testing highlighted test winner, best in dry braking, very dependable traction in the dry, very good overall performance aquaplaning resistance, best snow braking, best snow traction, fastest snow handling lap, very good overall performance levels of comfort, and very low rolling resistance. Drawbacks included average wet braking and wet handling. | Note: Ranked 1st out of 10
2023 24 tyre Reviews All Season tyre test · 195/65 R15 91H- exemplary (1,1)
Conclusion: Testing highlighted test winner with excellent driving characteristics on snow and ice, dynamic dry handling, good aquaplaning resistance, precise steering response, and very good overall performance mileage. Drawbacks included high cost. | Note: Ranked 1st out of 16
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 94Y - exemplary (1,1)
Conclusion: Testing highlighted winter specialist with safe driving characteristics in all weather, impressive qualities on ice and snow, very good overall performance safety reserves for aquaplaning, precise steering behavior with good feedback, short dry stopping distances, and fuel-saving rolling resistance. Drawbacks included high price level. | Note: Ranked 1st out of 12
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17 Conclusion: Placed 1st in Tyre Reviews's michelin crossclimate 2 vs continental lx25 vs goodyear weatherready. | Note: Ranked 1st out of 3
Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady · 235/55 R18Conclusion: The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is a worthy upgrade on the original CrossClimate+. It improves the outgoing tires grip in nearly all conditions, it makes a significant step forward in the snow, and has significantly lower rolling resistance. | Note: Ranked 1st out of 2
Michelin CrossClimate 2 VS Michelin CrossClimate · 205/55 R16Conclusion: Testing highlighted best overall in the dry, best overall in the wet, best overall in the snow, excellent on ice, and lowest rolling resistance on test. Drawbacks included expensive and slightly reduced comfort. | Note: Ranked 1st out of 7
The 7 BEST All Weather Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 102H- exemplary (1,2)
Conclusion: Placed 2nd in Auto Bild's 2023 all season tyre 35 set shootout. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 35
2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17 - exemplary (1,3)
Conclusion: Placed 3rd in Auto Bild's 2022 all season tyre market overview. | Note: Ranked 3rd out of 37
2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview · 195/55 R16 - exemplary (1,4)
Conclusion: Placed 4th in Auto Bild's 2024 all season tyre market overview. | Note: Ranked 4th out of 37
2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview · 225/50 R17 - exemplary (1,4)
Conclusion: Testing highlighted strong performance and short stopping distances on dry and snowy tracks, very good overall performance mileage, and low rolling resistance. Drawbacks included slightly extended braking distances on wet roads. | Note: Ranked 3rd out of 15
2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 98Y - exemplary (1,4)
Conclusion: Testing highlighted winter expert with exemplary performance on snow and ice, good aquaplaning reserves, stable and secure wet and dry handling, pleasantly quiet rolling comfort, and low rolling resistance. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 13
2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 92Y - exemplary (1,5)
Conclusion: The new Michelin CrossClimate 2 is an excellent all round tire with exemplary driving properties on snow and dry roads, short dry stopping distances, petro saving rolling resistance. Drawbacks included average wet handling. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 12
2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test · 215/65 R17 103V - exemplary (1,5)
Conclusion: Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieves an "exemplary" rating and excels particularly in winter conditions, actually outperforming the reference winter tire in snow testing three times. This tire impresses with its balanced performance characteristics, low rolling resistance, and corresponding fuel-saving potential. The Michelin represents remarkable progress in all-season tire development. Its main weakness lies in slightly inferior aquaplaning behavior compared to other top performers. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 11
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 100Y Conclusion: Excellent in snow and dry conditions. Moderate wet performance but has low rolling resistance. Efficient. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 9
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 94WConclusion: Placed 3rd in TÜV's 2026 tuv test report goodyear vector all season 4. | Note: Ranked 3rd out of 5
2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 · 205/55 R16 94VConclusion: Outstanding traction and best braking performance, along with stable cornering behavior on snow. Exceptional braking performance, sluggish but safe evasive behavior on dry roads. Drawbacks included on snow, relative to traction/braking, somewhat reduced corner grip. Longer braking distances and weak corner grip with slim margins on wet roads. Low inherent damping. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 8
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season tyre test · 235/55 R17 103YConclusion: The Michelin CrossClimate 2 excels in winter conditions, winning the snow competition outright with the best braking and acceleration performance. It also delivers very strong results on dry surfaces, particularly dominating the dry braking test where it significantly outperforms all rivals. The CrossClimate 2 loses the most points in wet asphalt competitions compared to its other categories, yet still provides a high level of safety in these conditions. As a premium-segment tire manufactured in Spain, it offers predictable and confidence-inspiring handling characteristics. The tire also achieves good fuel efficiency with relatively low rolling resistance. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 7
2025 Motor All Season Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
good (1,9)Conclusion: The Michelin CrossClimate 2 tire receives a satisfactory overall safety rating, mainly due to its performance on wet roads. On dry surfaces, it provides good steering feedback, precision, and reserves at the limit, achieving the shortest braking distance in the test. On wet roads, the tire's performance drops. While it delivers good results in braking and aquaplaning tests, its handling is rated as merely adequate. The Michelin struggles to combine longitudinal and lateral forces effectively, leading to early under- or oversteer. The performance limit is low, resulting in imprecise steering control. In winter conditions, the CrossClimate 2 impresses with good performance. Its braking and traction are rated as good, and it secures the best handling score in the test, allowing precise and safe maneuvering through the course. Environmentally, the Italian and Spanish-made Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieves a good result. It offers high projected mileage and the lowest wear in the test. Additionally, it shows above-average performance in fuel consumption and weight. | Note: Ranked 4th out of 16
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16- good (1,9)
Conclusion: The Michelin CrossClimate 2 secures second place with an overall grade of 1.9 ("good"), establishing itself as a well-rounded performer with exceptional winter capabilities. This tire truly shines on snow and ice, delivering performance that rivals dedicated winter tires and setting the benchmark in these conditions. It offers reliable handling characteristics with short stopping distances on both dry and wet surfaces, making it a dependable choice for safety-conscious drivers. The tire also benefits from low rolling resistance, contributing to energy efficiency. While it performs competently across all weather conditions, its standout feature is its unbeatable snow performance, making it an excellent choice for drivers who frequently encounter winter conditions. The CrossClimate 2 represents proven all-season technology that prioritizes winter safety while maintaining good performance in other conditions. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 3
2025 Autobild EV All Season Mini-Test · 245/45 R19 102Y Conclusion: 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. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 6
2025 Mid Range All Season Tyre Test · 215/55 R17Conclusion: Testing highlighted highest overall snow performance rating, lowest noise emission, lowest rolling resistance, and dry braking performance in top percentile. Drawbacks included wet grip performance below average for test group. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 6
Best All Season Tyres 2024 2025 · 235/35 R19 91Y- good (2,1)
Conclusion: The Michelin CrossClimate 2 receives a merely "satisfactory" overall rating because its performance on wet roads doesn't rise above that level, despite a good environmental score. On dry roads, the tire performs well, offering good steering feedback, precision, and safe handling at its limits, along with a good braking distance. However, on wet surfaces, it only achieves a satisfactory result; while its braking is still considered good, its resistance to aquaplaning and its general wet handling are rated as average due to mediocre grip levels. In contrast, the Michelin delivers the best winter performance in the test. It scores well for traction and braking on snow and ice, and it uniquely earns a "very good overall performance" rating for its outstandingly precise handling and high safety reserves on snow. Environmentally, the tire performs well, offering high projected mileage, low wear, and above-average results for both fuel consumption and weight. | Note: Ranked 5th out of 16
2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 94Y Conclusion: Despite being five years old, the $232 Michelin CrossClimate2 demonstrated excellent all-around capability with its distinctive tread pattern. It dominated wet testing, finishing first in every objective category with superior responsiveness to steering, braking, and acceleration inputs. In snow, it excelled particularly in braking with impressive longitudinal grip. However, the CrossClimate2 showed resolute understeer in dry conditions, making it difficult to rotate through courses. Additionally, testers noted a firm ride quality that felt jumpy over anything larger than small imperfections and higher noise levels on smooth surfaces, which likely contributed to its second-place finish despite its wet-weather dominance. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 5
2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 95VConclusion: The Michelin CrossClimate 2 proved to be a standout performer in winter conditions and on dry roads. It was the clear leader in snow performance, delivering the best results in the group for both acceleration (102.7%) and handling (101.5%). It also achieved the shortest dry braking distance with a score of 100.4%. The tire's relative weaknesses appeared in wet conditions, where it scored lower than the benchmark in aquaplaning resistance (93.7%), wet braking (94.9%), and lateral wet grip (94.8%). | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 5
2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report · 235/45 R18 98YConclusion: The CrossClimate 2 demonstrated strong performance in dry conditions, ranking 1st in dry braking. It also excelled in snow tests, achieving 1st place in snow braking, snow traction, and subjective snow handling. However, it did not perform as well in wet conditions, ranking 4th in wet braking and the wet circle test. | Note: Ranked 2nd out of 4
2023 TUV Report All Season test · 205/55 R16 94V- good (2,4)
Conclusion: The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the undisputed snow king, delivering outstanding winter performance that actually surpasses the dedicated winter tire reference in three out of four snow disciplines. However, the French manufacturer appears to have over-emphasized winter properties, as the tire shows comparatively weak wet handling characteristics. This represents the classic compromise dilemma of all-season tires taken to an extreme. Despite being the most expensive tire in the test, it's an excellent choice for drivers who frequently encounter snow and ice but comes with the highest purchase price and a fourth-place overall finish. | Note: Ranked 4th out of 10
2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 95Y - good (2,5)
Conclusion: Testing highlighted dry specialist with safe snow qualities, dynamic handling, good aquaplaning resistance, and low rolling resistance. Drawbacks included a tendency to understeer on wet pavement and high price level. | Note: Ranked 7th out of 18
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 98V - satisfactory (3,1)
Conclusion: Testing highlighted very good overall performance snow properties, short dry stopping distances, precise steering behavior, and good ride comfort. Drawbacks included moderate cornering in the wet, low mileage, and low value. | Note: Ranked 9th out of 17
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/55 R16 91V 
satisfactory (3,1)Conclusion: The Michelin CrossClimate2 lives up to its reputation as a benchmark, delivering a composed and comfortable road ride with light, eager steering. On the track, its straight-line traction is impressive in the wet, though it can push a little when cornering hard in both wet and dry conditions. Where it truly shines is in winter conditions, where it stands head and shoulders above the competition in this test, offering athletic and confidence-inspiring performance in the snow and on ice. | Note: Ranked 6th out of 11
2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 94VConclusion: Testing highlighted best Rolling Resistance (1st, 100%) Snow Handling winner (1st, 100%) with strong Snow Braking/Traction (2nd, 99.4–99.8%) Solid Dry Braking (3rd, and 98.2%). Drawbacks included weak wet performance: Wet Braking (4th, 92.5%) and Wet Handling (5th, 93.4%) Straight Aqua only mid-pack (4th, and 97.9%) Not a wet specialist. | Note: Ranked 3rd out of 5
2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals · 205/55 R16 94VConclusion: Testing highlighted dependable traction in the dry, high aquaplaning resistance, best in snow, lowest noise in test, and lowest rolling resistance on test. Drawbacks included long wet braking and high purchase price with average wear means expensive per km. | Note: Ranked 4th out of 7
Best All Season Tyres 2024 · 205/55 R16 94V- satisfactory (3,3)
Conclusion: Exemplary qualities with best handling behavior on snow. Good aquaplaning resistance. Drawbacks included extended braking distances on wet roads. | Note: Ranked 6th out of 10
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 96Y - satisfactory (3,4)
Conclusion: Strong grip, precise and dynamic on snow, fairly balanced in wet conditions, strong braking when dry. Particularly low rolling resistance. Drawbacks included significantly delayed turn-in when wet and sluggish in dry conditions. | Note: Ranked 4th out of 6
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test · 215/40 R18 89V Conclusion: The Michelin CrossClimate 2 all-season tire demonstrated its split personality in the test. It dominated wet road performance and showed excellent dry road behavior, but struggled severely on ice and showed compromised snow performance. While it outperformed budget winter tires overall, its winter limitations make it suitable only for drivers who can avoid driving in icy conditions. | Note: Ranked 6th out of 8
2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 94VConclusion: 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. | Note: Ranked 7th out of 8
2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R19 105HConclusion: The Michelin CrossClimate 2 gets the fewest points. But a direct comparison with UHP summer pros would be unfair, so no placement. But: It is fast, very economical and suitable for winter!. | Note: Ranked 10th out of 10
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 91Y
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