Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

In this video, we’ll be comparing two great all-weather tires, the Continental All Season Contact 2 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

The AllSeasonContact 2 offers a 15% increase in mileage and a 6% reduction in rolling resistance compared to its predecessor. It features the advanced 'Chili Blend' compound, ensuring secure grip and short braking distances, especially on wet surfaces. On the other hand, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 impressed us with its thermal adaptive tread compound, adjusting to varying temperatures and delivering remarkable traction on dry, wet, and snowy surfaces.

Tread Features:
Both tires feature a directional tread pattern and V-shaped lugs, but with subtle differences. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 has five distinct sections with U-shaped sipes in the middle and linear siping on the surrounding ribs. The Michelin CrossClimate 2, however, has a less aggressive tread pattern with unique snow vices and interlocking sipes towards the center.

Dry Braking:
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 excels in dry braking, thanks to its less grooved design, maximizing rubber-to-road contact, and superior longitudinal traction. Its rounded contact patch ensures uniform weight distribution, enhancing braking performance. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2, while not bad, falls short due to its more open structure and U-shaped grooves.

Lateral Grip and Handling:
The CrossClimate 2 offers better dry handling with superior cornering and on-center feel. Its design allows for quicker deceleration and cornering. The AllSeasonContact 2, being heavier, has delayed steering responsiveness due to the bending of tire lugs, offering less stability.

Wet Grip and Handling:
The AllSeasonContact 2 excels in wet conditions with more sipes arranged in a multi-directional pattern, providing better hydroplaning resistance. The CrossClimate 2, while good, could improve its wet handling due to its thicker sipes optimized more for winter conditions.

Snow and Ice Performance:
Both tires have winter-tire-like directional tread patterns and 3-peak mountain snowflake ratings. The CrossClimate 2 performs better on icy terrains with its interlocking central sipes and thicker shoulder sipes. However, the AllSeasonContact 2 excels in acceleration on light snow due to its angled longitudinal voids, promoting snow-to-snow contact.

Ride Quality:
The CrossClimate 2 provides a smoother and quieter ride thanks to its unique polyurethane foam layer that absorbs road vibrations and noise. The AllSeasonContact 2, especially with the Conti-Seal System, doesn't match this level of comfort, making the interior somewhat rigid.

Wear Rate:
Both tires offer similar wear rates. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 has a tougher rubber compound, enhancing wear resistance but lowering tread life due to its greater weight and void-to-rubber ratio. The CrossClimate 2 has more tread depth for a longer lifespan, but its softer rubber results in a similar wear rate to the Continental tire.

Chapters:
00:00 INTRODUCTION
0045 DESIGN
01:54 DRY BRAKING
04:15 WET PERFORMANCE
05:26 SNOW PERFORMANCE
06:28 RIDE QUALITY
07:22 TREAD LIFE


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