Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF: 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 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF appear in 34 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, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 2 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 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 32 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.1 | 86.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 9115 | Avg rank 13.0 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.9 22148 | Avg rank 5.7 2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 271512 | Avg rank 14.0 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.7 111 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 255 | Avg rank 7.5 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.5 2 | Avg rank 9.0 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.4 23 | Avg rank 13.0 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 13.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 5.7 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 14.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 7.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 9.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 13.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 2 or Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 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 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 appears in 32 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
