Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nokian Seasonproof 2

    2026 test data · 17 independent tests

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    Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nokian Seasonproof 2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus and Nokian Seasonproof 2 appear in 17 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 Plus performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 tests.

    How the Nokian Seasonproof 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Seasonproof 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin CrossClimate PlusNokian Seasonproof 2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used161
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.13.3
    Latest test2021
    Tire Lab Score94.591.1

    Tire Lab Score

    94.5
    Excellent · All Season
    91.1
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin CrossClimate PlusNokian Seasonproof 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.7
    453
    Avg rank 2.8
    21
    Nokian Seasonproof 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.8
    1047
    Avg rank 3.0
    11
    Nokian Seasonproof 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.6
    122
    Avg rank 3.3
    111
    Nokian Seasonproof 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.0
    No data
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.6
    55
    Avg rank 4.8
    Nokian Seasonproof 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 1.7
    21
    No data
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.5
    11
    Avg rank 4.0
    Nokian Seasonproof 2

    💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nokian Seasonproof 2

    The Nokian Seasonproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 4.7 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nokian Seasonproof 2

    The Nokian Seasonproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.8 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nokian Seasonproof 2

    The Nokian Seasonproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nokian Seasonproof 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Nokian Seasonproof 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nokian Seasonproof 2

    The Nokian Seasonproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nokian Seasonproof 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to no data for the Nokian Seasonproof 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Nokian Seasonproof 2

    The Nokian Seasonproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate Plus or Nokian Seasonproof 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Seasonproof 2 ranks higher on average than the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian Seasonproof 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin CrossClimate Plus across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Seasonproof 2 ranks better than the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Nokian Seasonproof 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin CrossClimate Plus appears in 16 independent tests, Nokian Seasonproof 2 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 →