Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, mileage. 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 Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 32 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 90.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 5.5 9115 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 2.9 22148 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 3.2 271512 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.7 111 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 5.8 255 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 9.5 2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 8.4 23 | Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M |
💧 Wet: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.0 for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
☀️ Dry: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 7.0 for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
❄️ Snow: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.0 for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
🧊 Ice: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.8 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
📏 Mileage: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
🔋 Efficiency: Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M or Michelin CrossClimate 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M ranks better than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Mastersteel ALL WEATHER M 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 →
