Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius

    2026 test data · 38 independent tests

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    Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Toyo Celsius appear in 38 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.

    How the Toyo Celsius performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Toyo Celsius 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
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin CrossClimate 2Toyo Celsius
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used326
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.68.9
    Latest test20262020
    Tire Lab Score90.183.8

    Tire Lab Score

    90.1
    Excellent · All Season
    83.8
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2Toyo CelsiusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.5
    9115
    Avg rank 9.8
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.9
    22148
    Avg rank 11.8
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.2
    271512
    Avg rank 6.6
    1
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.7
    111
    No data
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.8
    255
    Avg rank 6.4
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.5
    2
    No data
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.4
    23
    Avg rank 2.0
    22
    Toyo Celsius

    💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.8 for the Toyo Celsius.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 11.8 for the Toyo Celsius.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 6.6 for the Toyo Celsius.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Toyo Celsius.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.4 for the Toyo Celsius.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius

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

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius

    The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 8.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 2 or Toyo Celsius?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Celsius.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Celsius 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 Toyo Celsius.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Celsius.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin CrossClimate 2 appears in 32 independent tests, Toyo Celsius in 6.

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