Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy Tour AS: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV and Michelin Primacy Tour AS appear in 3 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Michelin Primacy Tour AS performs. It takes the win in dry, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 1 test.
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 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Primacy Tour AS still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV | Michelin Primacy Tour AS |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.9 | 85.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Michelin Primacy Tour AS
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV | Michelin Primacy Tour AS | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.0 111 | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.8 21 | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Michelin Primacy Tour AS |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.1 13 | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 5.0 | Michelin Primacy Tour AS |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.8 21 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.5 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV |
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy Tour AS
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.3 for the Michelin Primacy Tour AS.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy Tour AS
The Michelin Primacy Tour AS wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 2.8 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy Tour AS
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 4.3 for the Michelin Primacy Tour AS.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy Tour AS
The Michelin Primacy Tour AS wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy Tour AS
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to no data for the Michelin Primacy Tour AS.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy Tour AS
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Primacy Tour AS.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV or Michelin Primacy Tour AS?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy Tour AS.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Primacy Tour AS averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV ranks better than the Michelin Primacy Tour AS.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV appears in 2 independent tests, Michelin Primacy Tour AS in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
