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Test Size: 205/55 R16

Tires Tested: 2 tires

Test Categories:
4 categories (6 tests)

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Test Category	Best Performer	Worst Performer	Difference
Dry (2 tests)
Dry Braking	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 34.15 M	▼ Michelin CrossClimate Plus: 35.96 M	1.8 M (5.0%)
Dry Handling	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.43 s	▼ Michelin CrossClimate Plus: 82.17 s	1.7 s (2.1%)
Wet (2 tests)
Wet Braking	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 29.2 M	▼ Michelin CrossClimate Plus: 30.63 M	1.4 M (4.7%)
Wet Handling	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49 s	▼ Michelin CrossClimate Plus: 49.03 s	0.0 s (0.1%)
Snow (1 tests)
Snow Handling	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91.3 s	▼ Michelin CrossClimate Plus: 94 s	2.7 s (2.9%)
Value (1 tests)
Fuel Consumption	▲ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.55 l/100km	▼ Michelin CrossClimate Plus: 5.66 l/100km	0.1 l/100km (1.9%)

In this test we look at the improvements made in dry grip, including dry braking which was already very impressive, the step forward in wet grip and aquaplaning resistance, the huge improvement in rolling resistance meaning lower fuel consumption / better MPG for your car, and the serious step forward Michelin have made in the snow performance of the new tire.

Watch the video to see how the new Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Michelin CrossClimate+ in nearly every way!

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Snow

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Results

1st: Michelin CrossClimate 2
205/55 R16 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 1st 34.15 M 100% Dry Handling 1st 80.43 s 100% Wet Braking 1st 29.2 M 100% Wet Handling 1st 49 s 100% Snow Handling 1st 91.3 s 100% Fuel Consumption 1st 5.55 l/100km 100% 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. All in all, the CrossClimate 2 is a very impressive all season tire. Read Reviews    Buy from £103.18
2nd: Michelin CrossClimate+
205/55 R16 3PMSF: no	Test # Result Best Difference % Dry Braking 2nd 35.96 M 34.15 M +1.81 M 94.97% Dry Handling 2nd 82.17 s 80.43 s +1.74 s 97.88% Wet Braking 2nd 30.63 M 29.2 M +1.43 M 95.33% Wet Handling 2nd 49.03 s 49 s +0.03 s 99.94% Snow Handling 2nd 94 s 91.3 s +2.7 s 97.13% Fuel Consumption 2nd 5.66 l/100km 5.55 l/100km +0.11 l/100km 98.06% The Michelin CrossClimate+ has been testing well since 2017, rarely finishing out of the top five, even in 2020. The replacement Michelin CrossClimate 2 was launched in September 2021, and improves on the CrossClimate plus in the dry, wet, snow and rolling resistance. Read Reviews    Buy from £106.37