The Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nokian Encompass AW02 is a fascinating battle in the increasingly competitive 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) all-weather category. Michelin’s CrossClimate 2 has long been one of the benchmarks, combining strong year-round grip with genuine winter capability. But Nokian—the brand famous for its winter-tire expertise—is coming after it with the Encompass AW02. …

