Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    2026 test data · 33 independent tests

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    Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV: 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 and Nokian WR G4 SUV 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.

    How the Nokian WR G4 SUV performs. It takes the win in snow. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Nokian WR G4 SUV 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 prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin CrossClimate 2Nokian WR G4 SUV
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used321
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank4.62.5
    Latest test2026
    Tire Lab Score90.1

    Tire Lab Score

    90.1
    Excellent · All Season
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2Nokian WR G4 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.5
    9115
    No data
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.9
    22148
    No data
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.2
    271512
    Avg rank 2.7
    12
    Nokian WR G4 SUV
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.7
    111
    No data
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.8
    255
    No data
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.5
    2
    No data
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.4
    23
    No data
    Michelin CrossClimate 2

    💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to no data for the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Nokian WR G4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 3.2 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to no data for the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 2 or Nokian WR G4 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian WR G4 SUV 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 Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin CrossClimate 2 appears in 32 independent tests, Nokian WR G4 SUV 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 →