Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is an Touring All-Season tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is an Premium-Touring All-Season tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
MultiSeason-Gen-02 VS CrossClimate-2

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 eleven tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these eleven tests:

  • Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead of the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 in eleven of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 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 eleven tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during eleven dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 11.33% less distance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
43.34M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
38.43M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:42.4M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:42.4M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:45.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:45.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:43.06M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.25M
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:41.8M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:41.8M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.7M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:39.5M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 36M
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:48M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40.7M
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:44.2M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.5M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:41.8M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.9M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.19% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
80.35s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
80.2s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:76.5s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76.1s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:84.2s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 84.3s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was 0.71% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
87.18Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87.8Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

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

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:89.9Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:91.9Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.3Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:87.5Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.2Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:79.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 77.6Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during zero subj. dry handling tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 scored 3.16% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
92 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
95 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:92 Points ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.4% less distance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
46.53M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
45.88M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:54.1M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:54.1M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:48.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:48.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:30.78M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 30.77M
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:47.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:47.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 47M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:44M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43.6M
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:37.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.9M
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:33.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 34.8M
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:64M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 56.4M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 stopped the vehicle in 4.38% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
39.3M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
41.1M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:39.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.1M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was 5.31% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
76.69s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
80.99s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:58.97s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 60.38s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:94.4s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 101.6s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was 1.08% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
72.33Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
71.55Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:72.9Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:72.2Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:73.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.7Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:70.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.4Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during zero subj. wet handling tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 scored 2.17% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
90 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:90 Points ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had 0.94% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
6.37m/s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
6.31m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:6.37m/s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.31m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during zero straight aqua tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 floated at a 5.32% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
79.3Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83.76Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:85Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:80.3Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.5Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:90.1Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 94Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:71.5Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79Km/H
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:77.4Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 81.1Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:73Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 77.6Km/H
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:77.8Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 81Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during zero curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 slipped out at a 15.48% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
2.62m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3.1m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:1.93m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.52m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:2.82m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.01m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:2.64m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.29m/sec2
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:2.89m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.5m/sec2
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:2.8m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.2m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during seven snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 2.19% less distance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
23.33M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
22.82M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:27.2M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:28.9M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.3M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:18.43M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 18.21M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:23.4M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 23M
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:25.3M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 25.2M
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:28.7M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.9M
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:11.4M ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 11.1M

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 0.89% faster than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
5.62s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.57s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:5.62s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.57s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during zero snow traction tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had 5% better snow traction than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
1787.6N
Michelin CrossClimate 2
1881.65N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:2916N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2995N
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:2269N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2574N
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:2688N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2765N
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:2639N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2727N
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:3.18N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.37N
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:210.4N ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 225.5N

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 4.84% faster around a lap than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
71.32s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
67.87s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:85.73s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 84.23s
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:56.9s ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 51.5s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during zero snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was 2.12% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
51.68Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
52.8Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

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

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:41.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:55.5Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:57Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 58.1Km/H
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:52.9Km/H ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 54.8Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during zero subj. snow handling tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 scored 2% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
98 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100 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		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:98 Points ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 100 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 provided 1.83% more lateral grip than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
3.28ms/2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3.22ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:3.28ms/2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.22ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during zero snow slalom tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was 11.66% faster through a slalom than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
3.79m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
4.29m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:3.92m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.6m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:3.79m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.27m/sec2
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:3.65m/sec2 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.99m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 stopped the vehicle 1.01% shorter than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
19.6M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
19.8M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:19.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 19.8M

Subj. Comfort

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
49.5 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
54.5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

Noise

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 1.19% quieter than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
71.6dB
Michelin CrossClimate 2
70.75dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:73.1dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72dB
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:72.7dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.6dB
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:72.7dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.6dB
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:67dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 65dB
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:72.6dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.2dB
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:71.5dB ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.1dB

Tire Weight

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 weighed 3.4% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
2571.27Kg
Michelin CrossClimate 2
2661.77Kg
Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:7669Kg Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7942Kg
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:36.4Kg ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 35Kg
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:8.4Kg ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.3Kg

Wear

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during two wear tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is predicted to cover 9.15% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
42084.25KM
Michelin CrossClimate 2
46323.25KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:44821KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40407KM
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:57853KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43840KM
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:30063KM ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57046KM
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:35600KM ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 44000KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during two value tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 proved to have a 17.25% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
10.12Price/1000
Michelin CrossClimate 2
12.23Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:10.37Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 15.72Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:7.35Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.2Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:12.64Price/1000 ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 8.76Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during four price tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 cost 22.58% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
275
Michelin CrossClimate 2
355.22
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:465 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 635
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:425 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 535
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:62.99 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 76.88
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:147 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 174

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 7.06% lower rolling resistance than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
7.79kg / t
Michelin CrossClimate 2
7.24kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:8.13kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.17kg / t
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:7.87kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.24kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:7.97kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:7.16kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.69kg / t
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:8kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.73kg / t
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:7.6kg / t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.9kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 used 0.73% less fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
5.44l/100km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.48l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:5.52l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.67l/100km
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:5.49l/100km ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.48l/100km
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:5.3l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.3l/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 39.15% less particle wear matter than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
23.5Gram/1000km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
14.3Gram/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		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:23.5Gram/1000km ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 14.3Gram/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 emitted 40.91% less particle wear matter than the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02.

Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
88mg/km/t
Michelin CrossClimate 2
52mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02:88mg/km/t ✓ Michelin CrossClimate 2: 52mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 and Michelin CrossClimate 2.

In total the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 has been reviewed 9 times and drivers have given the tire 84% overall.

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

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Best Review for the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
Given 87% 225/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 23,000 average miles
Had these tires on three different cars, logan,sandero, now a splash,roughly 23000 miles,and still going good in the wet &snow.only gripe noisy.hey no worries,wood buy again. Great value.tc.
Helpful 79 - tire reviewed on September 27, 2020
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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 359 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2021
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 performed better in wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, snow circle, ice braking, tire weight, value, price and fuel consumption, while the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, subj. wet handling, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow slalom, noise, wear, rolling resistance, abrasion and abrasion.

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

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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.