Continental TrueContact Tour 54 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2: The Continental TrueContact Tour 54 is a newly launched all-season specialist, built for class-leading tread life and everyday comfort. Meanwhile, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the all-weather icon, dominating rain, snow, and sun with unmatched versatility. But here’s the twist—can the all-weather legend beat the mileage-focused all-season tire in its own game? It’s endurance vs adaptability. Mileage vs mastery. Let the battle begin!
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Results: Continental TrueContact Tour 54 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
Results below were taken from the Tire Rack’s “Premium Touring Tires to Elevating the Journey – 2024” test. A total of 8 tires were tested this time around in Tire Rack’s own proving ground. The graph below shows the comparison between Continental TrueContact Tour 54 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 based on the relevant performance category. The Continental TrueContact Tour 54 was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark. Note that for subjective evaluation, we equate 1 point as 5%. Hence for example if tire A is graded 7 while tire B is graded 6, A is better than B by 5%.
As both tires are categorized as all season tires, Tire Rack has included snow & ice in its testing portfolio. The tire size of interest is 215/55R17 which is a common tire size for Chevrolet Cruze Eco & Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle is a 2025 Toyota Camry.
Wet
In wet braking from 60 to 0 mph, both the Continental TrueContact Tour 54 and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stop at exactly 153 feet—no difference at all. In subjective wet handling, both tires are nearly identical, with the CrossClimate 2 scoring 6.69 and the TrueContact Tour 54 at 6.63 out of 10—effectively a 0% difference. The TrueContact Tour 54 does edge ahead on the wet handling lap, completing it in 34.11 seconds compared to the CrossClimate 2’s 34.40 seconds, making it 0.29 seconds quicker, or a 1% advantage.
Overall, the wet performance results are too close to call. Both tires match each other in braking and feel, with only the narrowest edge in lap time going to the Continental.
CrossClimate 2 :
- 0% in wet braking
- ~0% in wet handling (subj)
- -1% in wet handling (lap time)
Dry
In dry braking from 60 to 0 mph, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stops at 127 feet, while the Continental TrueContact Tour 54 takes 129 feet to come to a halt—2 feet longer. This gives the CrossClimate 2 a slight edge, stopping 2% shorter than the TrueContact Tour 54. The difference is small, but in dry conditions, the Michelin shows just a bit more bite.
CrossClimate 2 :
- +2% in dry braking
Noise/Comfort/Ride Quality
In terms of noise, comfort, and ride quality, the Continental TrueContact Tour 54 scores 7.75 out of 10, just ahead of the Michelin CrossClimate 2’s 7.58. This 0.17-point difference amounts to only a 1% edge. Once again, the result is too close to call—both tires deliver a refined and comfortable driving experience.
CrossClimate 2 :
- -1% in average of Noise, Comfort & Ride Quality.
Snow
In snow braking, the Continental TrueContact Tour 54 stops 17.6 feet longer than the Michelin CrossClimate 2—a 32% difference. Snow acceleration also favors the CrossClimate 2, which is 5 feet quicker, or 19% faster. In subjective snow handling, the CrossClimate 2 scores 6.42 versus 5.17 for the TrueContact, a 6% advantage. On the snow lap, it’s 3.8 seconds faster, or 7% quicker.
No surprise here—the all-weather Michelin CrossClimate 2 takes the lead when the snow sets in.
CrossClimate 2 :
- +32% in Snow braking
- +19% in Snow Acceleration
- +6% in Snow handling (subj)
- +7% in Snow handling(lap time)
Ice
In ice braking from 12 to 0 mph, the Continental TrueContact Tour 54 takes 53.2 feet to stop, 7 feet longer than the Michelin CrossClimate 2’s 46.2 feet—a 15% difference. For ice acceleration over 60 feet, the TrueContact records 5.99 seconds, just 0.11 seconds slower than the CrossClimate 2’s 5.88 seconds, a 2% gap. The CrossClimate 2 maintains its edge in icy conditions, delivering stronger grip and quicker response.
CrossClimate 2 :
- +15% in Ice braking
- +2% in Ice acceleration
Mileage
According to Consumer Reports, the Continental TrueContact Tour 54 is estimated to last 75,000 miles, while the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stretches that to 95,000 miles—an impressive 20,000-mile difference or a 27% longer projected lifespan. Despite its all-weather focus, the CrossClimate 2 surprisingly leads in mileage too.
CrossClimate 2 :
- +27% in Mileage
Price
For tire size 215/55R17, the Continental TrueContact Tour 54 is priced at $180, while the Michelin CrossClimate 2 costs $209—making the CrossClimate 2 16% more expensive.
Tire size: 215/55R17
- TrueContact Tour 54 : $180
- CrossClimate 2 : $ 209
Difference: +16% more expensive for CrossClimate 2.
Summary
As a tire expert, I have to say—the Michelin CrossClimate 2 does it again. Despite going up against the newly launched Continental TrueContact Tour 54, a tire built specifically for all-season mileage and comfort, the CrossClimate 2 not only holds its own in dry, wet, and comfort performance, but outright dominates in snow and ice. And what truly seals the deal? It even beats the mileage-focused TrueContact with a 27% longer mileage! Outstanding performance across the board—Michelin delivers once again.
Dr Edwin Pang