Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW: 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 AW appear in 17 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 72/100, based on 4 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 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW 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 mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 13 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 3.3 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.5 | 72.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 633 | Avg rank 3.5 123 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 317 | Avg rank 2.9 122 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.6 31 | Avg rank 4.4 321 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 211 | Avg rank 5.3 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.8 | No data | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.8 | Avg rank 7.0 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.4 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW 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 AW
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 8.6 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.3 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to no data for the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, 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 AW?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW 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 AW ranks better than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO appears in 13 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
