Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius Sport: 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 Sport 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.
How the Toyo Celsius Sport performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 1 test.
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 Sport making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Toyo Celsius Sport's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Toyo Celsius Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 32 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 6.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.1 | 79.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Toyo Celsius Sport
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Toyo Celsius Sport | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 9115 | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.9 22148 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 271512 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.7 111 | Avg rank 11.0 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 255 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.5 2 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.4 23 | No data | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.0 for the Toyo Celsius Sport.
☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 5.5 for the Toyo Celsius Sport.
❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.0 for the Toyo Celsius Sport.
🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 11.0 for the Toyo Celsius Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to no data for the Toyo Celsius Sport.
📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to no data for the Toyo Celsius Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Toyo Celsius Sport
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Toyo Celsius Sport.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate 2 or Toyo Celsius Sport?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Celsius Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Celsius Sport 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 Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Celsius Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin CrossClimate 2 appears in 32 independent tests, Toyo Celsius Sport in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
