Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    2026 test data · 33 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Headway PSM01 4 Seasons 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 Headway PSM01 4 Seasons and Michelin CrossClimate 2 appear in 33 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 Headway PSM01 4 Seasons performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 Headway PSM01 4 Seasons and Michelin CrossClimate 2 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricHeadway PSM01 4 SeasonsMichelin CrossClimate 2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used132
    Best rank#12#1
    Avg rank21.04.6
    Latest test20232026
    Tire Lab Score90.1

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    90.1
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHeadway PSM01 4 SeasonsMichelin CrossClimate 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 25.0
    Avg rank 5.5
    9115
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 20.0
    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: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 25.0 for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    ☀️ Dry: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 20.0 for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    ❄️ Snow: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    🧊 Ice: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    📏 Mileage: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    🔋 Efficiency: Headway PSM01 4 Seasons vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Headway PSM01 4 Seasons or Michelin CrossClimate 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons 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 Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the Headway PSM01 4 Seasons.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Headway PSM01 4 Seasons appears in 1 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 →