Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Triangle SeasonX TA01: 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 Triangle SeasonX TA01 appear in 35 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.
How the Triangle SeasonX TA01 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 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 Triangle SeasonX TA01 still wins on noise / comfort, 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Triangle SeasonX TA01 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 32 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 12.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.1 | 85.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Triangle SeasonX TA01
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Triangle SeasonX TA01 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 9115 | Avg rank 11.5 1 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.9 22148 | Avg rank 15.3 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 271512 | Avg rank 7.7 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.7 111 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 255 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Triangle SeasonX TA01 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.5 2 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.4 23 | Avg rank 4.0 | Triangle SeasonX TA01 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 11.5 for the Triangle SeasonX TA01.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 15.3 for the Triangle SeasonX TA01.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 7.7 for the Triangle SeasonX TA01.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Triangle SeasonX TA01.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Triangle SeasonX TA01 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.8 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Triangle SeasonX TA01.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Triangle SeasonX TA01
The Triangle SeasonX TA01 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 2 or Triangle SeasonX TA01?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Triangle SeasonX TA01.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Triangle SeasonX TA01 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Triangle SeasonX TA01 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 Triangle SeasonX TA01.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 appears in 32 independent tests, Triangle SeasonX TA01 in 3, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →