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Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

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 WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 91% of the Michelin CrossClimate 2. The first tyre test of Michelin CrossClimate 2 was done in 2021, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin CrossClimate 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (82%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.

Test Profile

Michelin
CrossClimate 2
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
24
17
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.7
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
151
80

Snow

Snow
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
90%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Snow cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
93%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Snow acceleration
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
97%
Lateral guidance on snow
Michelin CrossClimate 2
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
100%

Wet

Wet
Michelin CrossClimate 2
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin CrossClimate 2
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Wet braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin CrossClimate 2
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin CrossClimate 2
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Dry

Dry
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry handling
Michelin CrossClimate 2
82%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Dry braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Dry lane changing
Michelin CrossClimate 2
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%

Costs

Costs
Michelin CrossClimate 2
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin CrossClimate 2
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Price/value
Michelin CrossClimate 2
43%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
68%
Mileage
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate 2
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Exterior noise
Michelin CrossClimate 2
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Comfort
Michelin CrossClimate 2
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Interior noise
Michelin CrossClimate 2
62%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%

Ice

Ice
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%

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