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    Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    2026 test data · 37 independent tests · 3 head-to-head

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    Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21: 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 Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 appear in 37 tests, 3 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 tests.

    How the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 5 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 Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 if

    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin CrossClimate 2Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used325
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.69.8
    Latest test20262024
    Tire Lab Score90.187

    Tire Lab Score

    90.1
    Excellent · All Season
    87
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin CrossClimate 2Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.5
    9115
    Avg rank 10.5
    2
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.9
    22148
    Avg rank 12.7
    1
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.2
    271512
    Avg rank 5.0
    12
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.7
    111
    Avg rank 8.0
    1
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.8
    255
    Avg rank 5.4
    21
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.5
    2
    Avg rank 6.7
    1
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.4
    23
    Avg rank 1.0
    2
    Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.5 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 12.7 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.8 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 9.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21

    The Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 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, Michelin CrossClimate 2 or Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 ranks better than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin CrossClimate 2 appears in 32 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth 4S AW21 in 5, with 3 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 →