Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    2026 test data · 29 independent tests

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    Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus and Toyo Celsius AS2 appear in 29 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 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 tests.

    How the Toyo Celsius AS2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 13 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 Toyo Celsius AS2 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 prefer the Toyo Celsius AS2's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin CrossClimate PlusToyo Celsius AS2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used1613
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.19.0
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score94.589.4

    Tire Lab Score

    94.5
    Excellent · All Season
    89.4
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin CrossClimate PlusToyo Celsius AS2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.7
    453
    Avg rank 8.8
    331
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.8
    1047
    Avg rank 8.5
    2
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.6
    122
    Avg rank 10.2
    11
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.0
    Avg rank 14.0
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.6
    55
    Avg rank 7.5
    12
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 1.7
    21
    Avg rank 6.8
    3
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.5
    11
    Avg rank 8.5
    2
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    💧 Wet: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.8 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 10.2 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 14.0 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 6.8 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin CrossClimate Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin CrossClimate Plus or Toyo Celsius AS2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks higher on average than the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Celsius AS2 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 Toyo Celsius AS2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin CrossClimate Plus appears in 16 independent tests, Toyo Celsius AS2 in 13.

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