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Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

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 UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 91% of the Michelin CrossClimate 2. The first tyre test of Michelin CrossClimate 2 was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT 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 UltraContact NXT has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.

Test Profile

Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
24
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
1.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
151
23

Wet

Wet
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Wet handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%

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 UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%

Costs

Costs
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Price/value
Michelin CrossClimate 2
43%
Mileage
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate 2
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83%

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