Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    2026 test data · 22 independent tests

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    Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus 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 Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus and Michelin CrossClimate Plus appear in 22 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 Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 6 tests.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricCooper Weather Master SA2 PlusMichelin CrossClimate Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used616
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank13.35.1
    Latest test20212021
    Tire Lab Score85.494.5

    Tire Lab Score

    85.4
    Very Good · All Season
    94.5
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryCooper Weather Master SA2 PlusMichelin CrossClimate PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.8
    Avg rank 4.7
    453
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.2
    Avg rank 3.8
    1047
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 17.6
    Avg rank 5.6
    122
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 4.0
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.3
    Avg rank 5.6
    55
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 20.0
    Avg rank 1.7
    21
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.0
    2
    Avg rank 5.5
    11
    Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus

    💧 Wet: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 9.8 for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 12.2 for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 17.6 for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    🧊 Ice: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 8.3 for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 20.0 for the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    🔋 Efficiency: Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus or Michelin CrossClimate Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks higher on average than the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks better than the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Cooper Weather Master SA2 Plus appears in 6 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate Plus in 16.

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