Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Vredestein Quatrac

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 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

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

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

CrossClimate-2 VS Quatrac

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 nine tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these nine tests:

  • Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead of the Vredestein Quatrac in six of the tests
  • Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in three of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Vredestein Quatrac 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 nine tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 5.28% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
38.41M
Vredestein Quatrac
40.55M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:36.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 38.25M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:39.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 41.7M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:39.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 41.7M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:38.25M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.09M
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.7M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.3M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.7M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.3M
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:39.5M Vredestein Quatrac: 42.2M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.2M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:37.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.2M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.15% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
60.95s
Vredestein Quatrac
61.04s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:45.8s Vredestein Quatrac: 45.83s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:76.1s Vredestein Quatrac: 76.25s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.22% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
92.33Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
92.13Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:93.3Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 93.1Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:89.2Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 89Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:94.5Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 94.3Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Michelin CrossClimate 2
95 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
95 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling:

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:95 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 2.04% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
44.14M
Vredestein Quatrac
43.24M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Quatrac

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:26.48M Vredestein Quatrac: 26.67M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:49.2M Vredestein Quatrac: 47.1M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:49.2M Vredestein Quatrac: 47.1M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:30.77M Vredestein Quatrac: 31.68M
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:47M Vredestein Quatrac: 45.4M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:47M Vredestein Quatrac: 45.4M
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:34.8M Vredestein Quatrac: 35M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:56.4M Vredestein Quatrac: 55.4M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:56.4M Vredestein Quatrac: 55.4M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 1.78% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
30.95M
Vredestein Quatrac
30.4M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Vredestein Quatrac

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:30.95M Vredestein Quatrac: 30.4M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 2.68% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
41.1M
Vredestein Quatrac
40M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Quatrac

2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:41.1M Vredestein Quatrac: 40M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 3.03% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
55.52s
Vredestein Quatrac
53.84s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:50.65s Vredestein Quatrac: 48.48s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:60.38s Vredestein Quatrac: 59.19s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during zero wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 4.17% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
72.13Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
75.27Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:71.8Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 74.5Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:72.7Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 76.1Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:71.9Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 75.2Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during zero subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 scored 3.16% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
92 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
95 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Vredestein Quatrac

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:92 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 95 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 2.98% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
12.09s
Vredestein Quatrac
11.73s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:12.39s Vredestein Quatrac: 12.03s
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:11.99s Vredestein Quatrac: 11.62s
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:11.89s Vredestein Quatrac: 11.55s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 1.88% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
83.5Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
81.93Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:92.2Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 87.9Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:80.5Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 81.4Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:94Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 89.4Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:79Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 79.2Km/H
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:81Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 78.7Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:74.3Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 75Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 slipped out at a 2.87% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
19.89m/sec2
Vredestein Quatrac
19.32m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:87m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 83.6m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:3.01m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.18m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:3.29m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.27m/sec2
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:3.2m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.3m/sec2
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2.95m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.24m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 3.22% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
20.14M
Vredestein Quatrac
20.81M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:17.33M Vredestein Quatrac: 18.08M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:27.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 28.3M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:18.21M Vredestein Quatrac: 19.65M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:23M Vredestein Quatrac: 23.1M
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:11.1M Vredestein Quatrac: 11.6M
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:23.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 24.1M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 6.61% faster than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.51s
Vredestein Quatrac
5.9s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:5.45s Vredestein Quatrac: 5.88s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:5.57s Vredestein Quatrac: 5.92s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 5.32% better snow traction than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
2065.63N
Vredestein Quatrac
1955.65N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2574N Vredestein Quatrac: 2400N
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2765N Vredestein Quatrac: 2600N
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:225.5N Vredestein Quatrac: 217.6N
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:2698N Vredestein Quatrac: 2605N

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 2.87% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
86.76s
Vredestein Quatrac
89.32s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:89.29s Vredestein Quatrac: 92.34s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:84.23s Vredestein Quatrac: 86.29s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.47% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
56.73Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
55.33Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:57Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 55.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:58.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 57.1Km/H
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:55.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 53Km/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 5% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
100 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
95 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:100 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 95 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 was 1.83% faster around a snow circle than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
28.98S
Vredestein Quatrac
29.52S
Snow Circle Time in Seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:28.98S Vredestein Quatrac: 29.52S

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 8.68% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
4.38m/sec2
Vredestein Quatrac
4m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.6m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 4.12m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.27m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.92m/sec2
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.26m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.97m/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 2.94% shorter than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
19.8M
Vredestein Quatrac
20.4M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:19.8M Vredestein Quatrac: 20.4M

Subj. Comfort

Michelin CrossClimate 2
53.75 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
50.75 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Noise

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.53% quieter than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
71.38dB
Vredestein Quatrac
71.76dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:69.1dB Vredestein Quatrac: 70.9dB
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:71.6dB Vredestein Quatrac: 72.1dB
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:72.6dB Vredestein Quatrac: 72.9dB
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:71.1dB Vredestein Quatrac: 71.1dB
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:72.5dB Vredestein Quatrac: 71.8dB

Tire Weight

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two tire weight tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac weighed 1.51% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
2661.77Kg
Vredestein Quatrac
2621.57Kg
Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:7942Kg Vredestein Quatrac: 7820Kg
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:35Kg Vredestein Quatrac: 36.5Kg
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:8.3Kg Vredestein Quatrac: 8.2Kg

Wear

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is predicted to cover 7.25% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
51891.5KM
Vredestein Quatrac
48131.5KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:43840KM Vredestein Quatrac: 46295KM
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:57046KM Vredestein Quatrac: 43091KM
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:44000KM Vredestein Quatrac: 48000KM
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:62680KM Vredestein Quatrac: 55140KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two value tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac proved to have a 12.04% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
10.55Price/1000
Vredestein Quatrac
9.28Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:12.2Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 8.75Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:8.76Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 9.75Price/1000
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:10.69Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 9.34Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two price tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac cost 23.41% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
305.94
Vredestein Quatrac
234.33
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:535 Vredestein Quatrac: 405
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:76.88 Vredestein Quatrac: 63.65

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 7.03% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
7.54kg / t
Vredestein Quatrac
8.11kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:7.66kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.28kg / t
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:7.24kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 7.88kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Michelin CrossClimate 2:7.69kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.01kg / t
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:7.69kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.27kg / t
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:7.4kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.1kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 0.93% less fuel than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.31l/100km
Vredestein Quatrac
5.36l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:5.67l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 5.56l/100km
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:5.48l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 5.78l/100km
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:5.3l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 5.2l/100km
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:4.78l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 4.91l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 emitted 17.82% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
14.3Gram/1000km
Vredestein Quatrac
17.4Gram/1000km
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Michelin CrossClimate 2:14.3Gram/1000km Vredestein Quatrac: 17.4Gram/1000km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 lost 21.23% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Michelin CrossClimate 2
527g
Vredestein Quatrac
669g
Total weight loss after wear test in grams, lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Michelin CrossClimate 2:527g Vredestein Quatrac: 669g

Real World Driver Reviews

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

In total the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 122 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.

The Vredestein Quatrac has been reviewed 20 times and drivers have given the tire 85% overall.

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

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 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2021
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Best Review for the Vredestein Quatrac
Given 97% 225/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
It's the best. Handling is better than Continental Eco 5.(rain and dry)
Helpful 191 - tire reviewed on October 14, 2020
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], 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, noise, wear, rolling resistance, fuel consumption, abrasion and abrasion, while the Vredestein Quatrac performed better in wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, tire weight, value and price.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in subj. dry handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

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.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

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.

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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.