Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO and Michelin CrossClimate 2 are Premium Touring All Season tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

Weather-Control-A005-EVO VS CrossClimate-2

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these eight tests:

  • Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO finished ahead of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in one of the tests
  • Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead of the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO in seven of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 6.48% less distance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
41.49M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
38.8M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:43.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.2M
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:38.8M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 36.9M
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:41.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:41.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 37.6M
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:39.3M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 38.6M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:41.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:41.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 39.9M
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:44.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.7M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.02% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
62.56s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
62.55s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:46.21s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 45.8s
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:78.9s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 79.3s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was 0.19% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
96.05Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
96.23Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:104.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 105.5Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:90.8Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:93.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.3Km/H
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:95.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 95Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO stopped the vehicle in 3.15% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
44.55M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
46M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:50.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 52M
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:28.61M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 26.48M
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:52.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:52.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 53.9M
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:32M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 32.2M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:44.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:44.4M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 49.2M
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:50.5M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 51.1M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO stopped the vehicle in 4.88% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
29.44M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
30.95M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:29.44M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 30.95M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was 0.72% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
74.29s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
74.83s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:49.98s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 50.65s
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:98.6s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 99s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was 2.29% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
72.03Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
70.38Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:65.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 63.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:74.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:72.5Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.8Km/H
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:75.2Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 74.2Km/H

Wet Circle

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was 1.75% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
14.04s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
14.29s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:12.81s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 13.09s
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:12.01s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.39s
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:17.31s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 17.4s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO floated at a 4.54% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
82.35Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
86.27Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:83.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 82Km/H
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:85.7Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 92.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:88.6Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 93.1Km/H
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:78.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 78.8Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:79.1Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 80.5Km/H
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:79Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 91Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO slipped out at a 4.98% higher speed than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
19.66m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
20.69m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:3.99m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.43m/sec2
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:81.9m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 87m/sec2
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:2.2m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2.52m/sec2
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:6.9m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.5m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:3.31m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3.01m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 7.67% less distance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
28.04M
Michelin CrossClimate 2
25.89M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:24.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 24.4M
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:17.44M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 17.33M
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:27.6M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27M
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:36.7M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 31.1M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:32M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 27.3M
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:29.9M Michelin CrossClimate 2: 28.2M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 accelerated 28.83% faster than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
7.7s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.48s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:5.9s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.45s
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:9.5s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.5s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during zero snow traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO had 7.56% better snow traction than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
3139.25N
Michelin CrossClimate 2
3396N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:3444N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 3493N
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:2783N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2995N
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:2068N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 2574N
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:4262N Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4522N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 7.93% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
108.23s
Michelin CrossClimate 2
99.65s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:91.05s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 89.29s
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:125.4s Michelin CrossClimate 2: 110s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during zero snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was 4.88% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
48.78Km/H
Michelin CrossClimate 2
51.28Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:42.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43.4Km/H
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:40.3Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 41.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:53Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 57Km/H
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:59.4Km/H Michelin CrossClimate 2: 63.4Km/H

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 4.2% faster around a snow circle than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
30.25S
Michelin CrossClimate 2
28.98S
Snow Circle Time in Seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Circle: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:30.25S Michelin CrossClimate 2: 28.98S

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during zero snow slalom tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was 17.54% faster through a slalom than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
3.95m/sec2
Michelin CrossClimate 2
4.79m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:3.64m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.6m/sec2
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:4.26m/sec2 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 4.97m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
9.5 Points
Michelin CrossClimate 2
9.5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Noise

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.81% quieter than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
71.76dB
Michelin CrossClimate 2
71.18dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:72.6dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72.5dB
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:69.9dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.1dB
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:72.1dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 72dB
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:72.8dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 71.6dB
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:71.4dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 70.7dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.29% quieter than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
69.8dB
Michelin CrossClimate 2
69.6dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:69.8dB Michelin CrossClimate 2: 69.6dB

Tire Weight

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO weighed 4.77% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
7563Kg
Michelin CrossClimate 2
7942Kg
Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:7563Kg Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7942Kg

Wear

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during one wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is predicted to cover 0.88% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
42499KM
Michelin CrossClimate 2
42123.5KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:36578KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 40407KM
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:48420KM Michelin CrossClimate 2: 43840KM

Value

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during two value tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO proved to have a 18.12% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
11.43Price/1000
Michelin CrossClimate 2
13.96Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:13.67Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 15.72Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:9.19Price/1000 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 12.2Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during five price tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO cost 15.02% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
436.8
Michelin CrossClimate 2
514
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:520 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 580
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:510 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 635
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:83.99 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 104.99
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:445 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 535
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:625 Michelin CrossClimate 2: 715

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 4.57% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
7.66kg / t
Michelin CrossClimate 2
7.31kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/65 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:7.86kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.11kg / t
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:8.11kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.66kg / t
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:7.99kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.17kg / t
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:7.5kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.9kg / t
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:7.36kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 7.24kg / t
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
235/55 R17
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:7.13kg / t Michelin CrossClimate 2: 6.75kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO used 3.17% less fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
5.49l/100km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
5.67l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:5.49l/100km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 5.67l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 emitted 35% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
22Gram/1000km
Michelin CrossClimate 2
14.3Gram/1000km
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO:22Gram/1000km Michelin CrossClimate 2: 14.3Gram/1000km

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO and Michelin CrossClimate 2.

In total the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO has been reviewed 41 times and drivers have given the tire 73% overall.

The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 122 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

Best Review for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
225/45 R17 on mostly motorways for 0 spirited miles
Complete set of tires fitted today.245/40 19 Very little difference in the EVO tire pattern to the original, but maybe the improvements are what you cannot see? I will review in 10,000 kms. I have to make a few journeys through the Alps in the next six months, so I am sure their snow performance will be tested. What I know from my experience with the original A005’s is that wet grip is superb, aquaplaning greatly reduced risk, low wear, quiet and low rolling resistance.
Helpful 225 - tire reviewed on October 21, 2020
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Best Review for the Michelin CrossClimate 2
Given 81% 235/50 R18 on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Car = 2014 Infiniti Q60 AWD (aka G37 Coupe / CV36 Skyline - RWD bias ATTESA AWD) Overall, pleased with the tire as I wanted a comfortable tire with long tread life and a true "All-Season" tire for the winter months as I have not yet purchased a set of dedicated summer wheels/tires yet. Coming from previous Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ which lasted around 52k of 45k mile rating with sometimes spirited driving, so have no reason to doubt Michelin's tread ware claims, at least on my vehicle. Handling in the dry, the AS3+ was better when taking curves/turns and activated the VDC/TCS less often,... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 374 - tire reviewed on May 13, 2021
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO performed better in wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, tire weight, wear, value, price and fuel consumption, while the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], snow circle, snow slalom, noise, noise, rolling resistance and abrasion.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Michelin CrossClimate 2 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Michelin CrossClimate 2

Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.