Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been two tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 | one | |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW | one |
The Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW have an equal number of test wins. However, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Wet performance: best wet braking/handling in one test; confident, planted feel
- Engaging steering and top subjective handling in dry and wet
- Comfortable ride and strong value/pricing
- Top overall result in TireRack test (1/11)
- Best-in-class winter: leads snow braking/traction/handling and ice braking/traction
- Excellent hydroplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Lowest rolling resistance on test; strong efficiency
- Overall test winner in second comparison (1/9)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW stopped the vehicle in 3.89% less distance than the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 was 0.99% faster around a lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 scored 2.53% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 was better during one wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.92% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 was 1.36% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 scored 6.14% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW floated at a 5.02% higher speed than the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW slipped out at a 19.32% higher speed than the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW stopped the vehicle in 5.6% less distance than the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW accelerated 2.57% faster than the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was 3.14% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW scored 5.26% more points than the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Ice Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW stopped the vehicle 8.38% shorter than the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Ice Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW accelerated 6.05% faster than the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2.
Best In Ice Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Ice Traction winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 scored 10.53% more points than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW performed equally well in subj. noise tests.
Best In Subj. Noise: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW measured 1.23% quieter than the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 has a 10.02% better value based on dollars per 1000 warranted miles than the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
Best In Value: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW had a 23.7% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW.
In total the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 has been reviewed 7 times and drivers have given the tyre 84% overall.
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW has been reviewed 4 times and drivers have given the tyre 83% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2.
Conclusion
Drivers facing regular snow/ice or seeking the broadest competence with lower fuel/EV range impact should pick the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW. It repeatedly leads in snow and ice metrics, matches or narrowly trails in wet/dry pace, resists hydroplaning better, and posts the lowest rolling resistance-albeit at a higher price and with slightly firmer ride feedback. Bottom line: Goodyear for wet-weather confidence and value; Michelin for four-season coverage and efficiency with standout winter security.
Key Differences
- Winter grip: Michelin consistently ahead in snow and ice (e.g., ice braking ~7-9% shorter)
- Wet/dry balance: Goodyear often quicker and more confidence-inspiring subjectively in the wet and dry
- Hydroplaning: Michelin has higher straight and curved aquaplaning thresholds (+5-24%)
- Efficiency: Michelin's rolling resistance ~24% lower; Goodyear is highest of test
- Value/price: Goodyear cheaper (~10% better value score); Michelin is pricier
- Comfort: Goodyear rides plusher; Michelin slightly firmer and a touch noisier by measurement but similar subjectively
Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.