Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Alpin 7

Michelin are a leading tyre manufacturer that has been producing top quality tyres since the 19^th century.

The French tyre brand has specialised in manufacturing all sorts of tyre types, including the production of all-season tyres and winter tyres. That’s where their CrossClimate tyre series and Alpin series respectively enter the conversation.

CrossClimate tyres are a relatively new all-season tyre series sold by Michelin, with its latest rendition being the successful CrossClimate 2.

Michelin’s flagship winter tyre series is Alpin tyres, with the brand new Alpin 7 set to release globally later this year.

So how do these two tyre models compare? That’s what this article will cover here today.

CrossClimate 2 Overview

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is a premium all-season tyre released by Michelin in 2020.

Since the CrossClimate 2 is an all-season tyre, the model is manufactured and developed to give consistent levels of performance across all seasonal driving conditions.

Featuring a thermal adaptive tread compound, the CrossClimate 2 is adaptive to various weather conditions.

The CrossClimate 2 is also equipped with a Cool Running Sidewall, reducing the tyre’s rolling resistance by 10% compared to the previous CrossClimate tyre model. Reduction of rolling resistance betters fuel efficiency of a car throughout any distanced journeys.

This all-season tyre has been heralded by many car manufacturers, with brands such as Citroen and Volvo selected the model as an Original Equipment (OE) tyre for many of their new cars.

Upon its release in 2020, the CrossClimate 2 replaced its predecessor –  CrossClimate+.

Alpin 7 Overview

The Michelin Alpin 7 is a brand-new premium winter tyre that is set to be released by Michelin globally in 2024.

As the Alpin 7 is a winter tyre, the model offers great driving performance throughout wet, icy, and snowy weather conditions.

This winter tyre incorporates advanced Michelin technology with a newly developed compound that excels in low temperatures.

This innovative compound ensures robust traction on the road, enhancing driver control during acceleration, braking, and cornering.

Additionally, the Michelin Alpin 7 is designed with unique grooves that emerge as the tyre wears. This intelligent tread design ensures consistent performance throughout the tyre's lifespan, particularly in snowy conditions.

The Alpin 7 is set to replace the Alpin 6 upon its release in 2024.

Tyre Label Ratings

Tyre label ratings are EU regulated grades, breaking down the capabilities of a tyre model in key categories that indicate optimal tyre performance. Label ratings may vary between different tyre sizes.

The categories are broken down as follows:

Fuel Efficiency – Ranked A to G

Wet Grip – Ranked A to G

Tyre Noise – Ranked with numbers and A to C/Decibels (dB)

CrossClimate 2 Label Ratings

The CrossClimate 2 has fuel efficiency ratings ranging from A to D, with a rating of B or C being the most common.

Wet grip ratings are B across all tyre sizes.

External tyre noise of the CrossClimate 2 ranges between 69B and 73B.

Alpin 7 Label Ratings

The Michelin Alpin 7 has fuel efficiency ratings ranging between B to D.

Wet grip ratings for the Michelin winter tyre, like the CC2, is B across all tyre sizes.

Tyre noise levels of the Alpin 7 is anywhere from 69B to 71B.

CrossClimate 2 Awards

Since its launch in 2020, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has earned significant acclaim in the tyre industry.

In the TyreReviews 2022/23 All Season Tyre Test, it ranked first out of ten tyres, praised for being "ridiculously good in snow" and an "excellent tyre."

The CrossClimate 2 has also been highly regarded by WhatTyre, similar to the Primacy 4, at the recent Tyre of the Year awards in 2023. Here, the Primacy 4 clinched the esteemed 'All-Season Tyre of the Year' award for the second consecutive year.

Furthermore, at the DriverReviews Customer Choice Awards, the CrossClimate 2 was honored as the 'Best All-Season Tyres' for 2022, highlighting its exceptional versatility across different weather conditions.

With a prestigious accolade as recent as 2023, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is poised to continue its success and garner more awards in the future.

Alpin 7 Awards

As previously established, the Alpin 7 is yet to be released, so awards for the tyre model is still a while away yet.

However, we’re sure that once the Alpin 7 is released and is featured in key winter tyre tests, many awards from the likes of DriverReviews and WhatTyre will come its way due to its cutting-edge winter tyre technology.

Customer Reviews

Powered by DriverReviews, our customer review system allows our customers to review their previously purchased tyre from 4 different categories.

The categories are as follows:

• Overall Rating
• Would the customer buy the tyres again
• Does the car feel better to drive
• Were the tyres value for money

CrossClimate 2 Customer Reviews

• Overall rating of my tyres – 4.6/5
• I would buy the same tyres again – 4.7/5
• The car feels better to drive – 4.3/5
• The tyres were value for money – 4.1/5

Alpin 7 Customer Reviews

Once again, with the Alpin 7 not being released yet, there are no customer reviews currently for the model.

Keep your eyes peeled on the Michelin Alpin 7 category page on Blackcircles.com for the first reviews coming in regarding the Alpin 7’s performance.

Price Ranges

Price ranges for most tyre models will typically vary between different tyre sizes.

For the Michelin CrossClimate 2, prices vary from £99.10 to £332.99.*

We will be sure to update you on prices ranges for the Michelin Alpin 7 upon its release later this year.

*Please note that tyre prices may fluctuate in time, with the Michelin CC2 price stated being from today’s date (03/05/2024).