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    General Altimax 365AW vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    2026 test data · 35 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    General Altimax 365AW vs Michelin CrossClimate 2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the General Altimax 365AW and Michelin CrossClimate 2 appear in 35 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the General Altimax 365AW performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 3 tests.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The General Altimax 365AW making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose General Altimax 365AW if

    • You prefer the General Altimax 365AW's brand, sizing or price

    Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricGeneral Altimax 365AWMichelin CrossClimate 2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used332
    Best rank#5#1
    Avg rank18.84.6
    Latest test20212026
    Tire Lab Score81.390.1

    Tire Lab Score

    81.3
    Very Good · All Season
    90.1
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGeneral Altimax 365AWMichelin CrossClimate 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 15.7
    Avg rank 5.5
    9115
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 24.7
    Avg rank 2.9
    22148
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 3.2
    271512
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 4.7
    111
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 5.8
    255
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 9.5
    2
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 8.4
    23
    Michelin CrossClimate 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: General Altimax 365AW vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 15.7 for the General Altimax 365AW.

    ☀️ Dry: General Altimax 365AW vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 24.7 for the General Altimax 365AW.

    ❄️ Snow: General Altimax 365AW vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.

    🧊 Ice: General Altimax 365AW vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: General Altimax 365AW vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.

    📏 Mileage: General Altimax 365AW vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.

    🔋 Efficiency: General Altimax 365AW vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, General Altimax 365AW or Michelin CrossClimate 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the General Altimax 365AW.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the General Altimax 365AW across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks better than the General Altimax 365AW.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the General Altimax 365AW.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    General Altimax 365AW appears in 3 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 in 32, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →