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    Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    2026 test data · 45 independent tests · 8 head-to-head

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    Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO and Michelin CrossClimate 2 appear in 45 tests, 8 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 13 tests.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO if

    • You prioritise wet

    Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Weather Control A005 EVOMichelin CrossClimate 2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used1332
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.74.6
    Latest test20242026
    Tire Lab Score87.590.1

    Tire Lab Score

    87.5
    Very Good · All Season
    90.1
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Weather Control A005 EVOMichelin CrossClimate 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.4
    633
    Avg rank 5.5
    9115
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.1
    317
    Avg rank 2.9
    22148
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 8.6
    31
    Avg rank 3.2
    271512
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 4.7
    111
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.3
    211
    Avg rank 5.8
    255
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.8
    Avg rank 9.5
    2
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.8
    Avg rank 8.4
    23
    Michelin CrossClimate 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 8 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 4.1 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 8.6 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.3 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 9.8 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 9.8 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO or Michelin CrossClimate 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO ranks higher on average than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks better than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO appears in 13 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 in 32, with 8 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →