King-Meiler AS1 KM 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM and Michelin CrossClimate 2 appear in 33 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | King-Meiler AS1 KM | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 32 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 25.3 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 90.1 |
Tire Lab Score
King-Meiler AS1 KM
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | King-Meiler AS1 KM | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 31.0 | Avg rank 5.5 9115 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 29.0 | Avg rank 2.9 22148 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 3.2 271512 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.7 111 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.8 255 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 9.5 2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 8.4 23 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
💧 Wet: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 31.0 for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
☀️ Dry: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 29.0 for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
❄️ Snow: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
🧊 Ice: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
📏 Mileage: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
🔋 Efficiency: King-Meiler AS1 KM vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, King-Meiler AS1 KM or Michelin CrossClimate 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the King-Meiler AS1 KM 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
King-Meiler AS1 KM appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 in 32.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
