Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Westlake SW602 All Season: 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 Westlake SW602 All Season appear in 33 tests, 1 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.
How the Westlake SW602 All Season performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Westlake SW602 All Season 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 snow
- You prefer the Westlake SW602 All Season's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Westlake SW602 All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 32 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 25.7 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.1 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Westlake SW602 All Season
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Westlake SW602 All Season | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 9115 | Avg rank 25.0 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.9 22148 | Avg rank 34.0 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 271512 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🧊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 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Westlake SW602 All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 25.0 for the Westlake SW602 All Season.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Westlake SW602 All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 34.0 for the Westlake SW602 All Season.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Westlake SW602 All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to no data for the Westlake SW602 All Season.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Westlake SW602 All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Westlake SW602 All Season.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Westlake SW602 All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to no data for the Westlake SW602 All Season.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Westlake SW602 All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Westlake SW602 All Season.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Westlake SW602 All Season
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Westlake SW602 All Season.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 2 or Westlake SW602 All Season?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Westlake SW602 All Season.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Westlake SW602 All Season 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 Westlake SW602 All Season.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the Westlake SW602 All Season.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 appears in 32 independent tests, Westlake SW602 All Season in 1, with 1 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 →
