Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is an Premium-Touring All-Season tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus is an Touring All-Season tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been four tests which compare both tires 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, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tire 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.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:36M | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 39.4M |
| The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.62M | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 40.29M |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:38.1M | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 41.8M |
| 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.2M | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 41.7M |
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire 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.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:84.3s | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 84.3s |
| The Best All Season Tires 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 tire 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.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:113.5Km/H | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 112.7Km/H |
| 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire 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 tire 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.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| The Best All Season Tires 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 tire 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.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:43.6M | ✓ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 43.5M |
| The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:27.25M | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 27.47M |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:55.2M | ✓ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 48.1M |
| 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:34.1M | ✓ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 32.8M |
Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tire 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.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Wet Braking - Cool winner was calculated >>
| The Best All Season Tires 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 tire 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.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:101.6s | ✓ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 100.8s |
| The Best All Season Tires 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 tire 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.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:80.8Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 82.8Km/H |
| 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire 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 tire 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.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| The Best All Season Tires 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 tire 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.
Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:16.2s | ✓ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 16s |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:16.18s | ✓ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 15.84s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tire 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.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:81.1Km/H | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 74.3Km/H |
| The Best All Season Tires 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 Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:73Km/H | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 69.4Km/H |
| 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:75Km/H | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 71.1Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire 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.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| The Best All Season Tires 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 Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.65m/sec2 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 2.55m/sec2 |
| 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.22m/sec2 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 2.06m/sec2 |
Snow Braking
Looking at data from four tire 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.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:25.2M | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 25.7M |
| The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:18.07M | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 20.09M |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:22.4M | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 23.1M |
| 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:26.3M | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 29.3M |
Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire 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.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
| The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:5.31s | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 5.95s |
Snow Traction
Looking at data from three tire 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.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:2727N | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 2557N |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:4234N | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 3864N |
| 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:1.49N | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 1.34N |
Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire 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.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:51.5s | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 53.3s |
| The Best All Season Tires 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 tire 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.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:55.6Km/H | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 52.2Km/H |
| 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire 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 tire 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.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
| The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:10 Points | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 8 Points |
Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire 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.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:4ms/2 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 3.4ms/2 |
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tire 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.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:3.99m/sec2 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 3.62m/sec2 |
Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire 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.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
| The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:9.92M | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 11.37M |
Ice Traction
Looking at data from one tire 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.
Best In Ice Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Ice Traction winner was calculated >>
| The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.7s | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 5.47s |
Subj. Comfort
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from four tire 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.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:65dB | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 68dB |
| The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 235/35 R19 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:72dB | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 72.1dB |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:73.1dB | ✓ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 71.9dB |
| 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
Michelin CrossClimate 2:71.9dB | ✓ Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 71.5dB |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tire 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.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:6.73kg / t | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 7.52kg / t |
| The Best All Season Tires 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 Tire Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:6.72kg / t | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 7.95kg / t |
| 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test 215/40 R18 |
✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2:8kg / t | Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus: 9.8kg / t |
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire 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 122 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus has been reviewed 4 times and drivers have given the tire 83% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Although I didn't get to drive them in winter temps yet, they seem to stick to the road very well for summer driving. They felt planted at speeds up to 120 mph (didn't take them further than that so can't tell), but a little slippery in corner acceleration on twisty roads, particularly on hot tarmac.
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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 tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Michelin CrossClimate 2 seems to be the best tire overall.
However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2
Based on the tire 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 tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire 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 tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire 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 tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.
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