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Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental SecureContact All-Weather Tires
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW and Continental SecureContact AW tied for top all-weather tire performance in Tyre Reviews test.
In brief
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW and Continental SecureContact AW tied for top all-weather tire performance in Tyre Reviews test. Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW and Continental SecureContact AW both won Tyre Reviews' all-weather tire test with Michelin leading dry braking and Continental excelling in wet conditions. Originally…
Test Results
Eight all-weather tires were tested in late October 2026 for braking, handling, and wet-and-dry performance.
Top Performers
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW and Continental SecureContact AW tied for first place in the Tyre Reviews comparison.
Dry Braking
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW recorded the shortest dry-braking distance at 38.8 meters from 62 mph.
Wet Braking
Continental SecureContact AW achieved the shortest wet-braking distance at 31.97 meters from 50 mph.
Snow Performance
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW won snow handling with better steering response and stability on packed snow.
Key Weaknesses
Michelin ranked among the loudest on pass-by noise and had the highest cost per warranted mile. Continental had poor aquaplaning resistance.
The one thing
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW and Continental SecureContact AW both won Tyre Reviews' all-weather tire test with Michelin leading dry braking and Continental excelling in wet conditions.
