Cooper WeatherMaster WSC vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    2026 test data · 33 independent tests

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    Cooper WeatherMaster WSC 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 Cooper WeatherMaster WSC and Michelin CrossClimate 2 appear in 33 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 WeatherMaster WSC performs. It takes the win in wet, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. 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 Cooper WeatherMaster WSC is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricCooper WeatherMaster WSCMichelin CrossClimate 2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used132
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.54.6
    Latest test20172026
    Tire Lab Score90.390.1

    Tire Lab Score

    90.3
    Excellent · All Season
    90.1
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryCooper WeatherMaster WSCMichelin CrossClimate 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.5
    9115
    Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 2.9
    22148
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.0
    Avg rank 3.2
    271512
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 9.0
    Avg rank 4.7
    111
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 5.8
    255
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 9.5
    2
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 8.4
    23
    Cooper WeatherMaster WSC

    💧 Wet: Cooper WeatherMaster WSC vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Cooper WeatherMaster WSC wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Cooper WeatherMaster WSC vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 6.0 for the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.

    ❄️ Snow: Cooper WeatherMaster WSC vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.0 for the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.

    🧊 Ice: Cooper WeatherMaster WSC vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 9.0 for the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper WeatherMaster WSC vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to no data for the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.

    📏 Mileage: Cooper WeatherMaster WSC vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.

    🔋 Efficiency: Cooper WeatherMaster WSC vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Cooper WeatherMaster WSC wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 8.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Cooper WeatherMaster WSC or Michelin CrossClimate 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC 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 Cooper WeatherMaster WSC 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 Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Cooper WeatherMaster WSC appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 in 32.

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