Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus: 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 and Michelin CrossClimate Plus appear in 25 tests, 7 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 9 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate Plus performs. It takes the win in snow, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 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 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Choose Michelin CrossClimate Plus if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 9 | 16 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.5 | 94.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.3 823 | Avg rank 4.7 453 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.9 372 | Avg rank 3.8 1047 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 11 | Avg rank 5.6 122 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 4.0 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.8 322 | Avg rank 5.6 55 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 | Avg rank 1.7 21 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 5.5 11 | Michelin CrossClimate Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.7 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 3.8 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.4 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.0 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 8.5 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus
The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.5 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Weather Control A005 or Michelin CrossClimate Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 ranks higher on average than the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin CrossClimate Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 ranks better than the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 appears in 9 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate Plus in 16, with 7 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 →