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Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Continental (73%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 91% of the Michelin CrossClimate 2. The first tyre test of Michelin CrossClimate 2 was done in 2021, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin CrossClimate 2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain and PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
24
26
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
2.2
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
151
66

Wet

Wet
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Wet handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Wet braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%

Snow

Snow
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
90%
Snow traction
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Snow cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
93%

Dry

Dry
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Dry braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry lane changing
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Dry steering response
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%

Costs

Costs
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Rolling resistance
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Price/value
Michelin CrossClimate 2
43%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Mileage
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate 2
73%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Exterior noise
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83%
Interior noise
Michelin CrossClimate 2
62%
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%

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